Model Trains?

Question

I have an o-scale layout. I have an mth train engine that is stuck. the engine will turn on but the engine will not go forward or back. If anyone knows how to fix this please let me know.

Answer 1

First move it to another section of track. If it still doesn't move, the problem is in the gear box. Have you tried touching leads from the transformer straight onto the wheels and pickups? If the wheels turn then it might be a bad spot in the track. If that doesn't work turn the engine upside down and remove the body, there should be two screws that hod it onto the frame. remove them and gently pry  the body off. That way you can access the running gear. Could be that there's a string wrapped around something and holding it back. Or, one of the lead wires came off the motor.

Answer 2

need more information like is it 2 rail or 3, dc or digital command control,  what comes on Just the head light? will other engines run on the track? give all the info you can think of.

Answer 3

some pic you can see at http://www.asia4usa.com/ on asian female models\'s body under xray,it may be help you find your answer.

Answer 4

Sounds like you have a blockage somewhere in the mechanism.

Carefully remove the body. There should be a s***w or screws securing it to the mechanism.

Then check to see if any fluff or other foreign bodies have got into the gearing. Model trains are prone to this sort of problem.

Make sure all the electric contacts are clean, including the motor commutator (the bit that comes into contact with the brushes) and the pickups that draw the current from the track.

Lubricate the motor shaft and gears and axles very sparingly with a light oil like 3-in-1 or similar. If it says on the tin it's suitable for sewing machines or other light electric appliances then it's ok for your model. All you need is a drop on the end of a pin and then wipe away any excess with a cotton bud.

Reassemble your model and make sure your the track is clean - a non-fluffy cloth pad soaked in meths or special track cleaning fluid as sold in model shops is best - on no account use any abrasive.

If your model still doesn't work after this little bit of TLC I suggest you contact the maker and ask them for advice.