N-scale train, only lights work

Question

what should i do to fix it and make it actually move? book said to check the wires connecting to dc pad but there in fine and it still doesnt work

Answer 1

So it's drawing power... I'd clean the tracks and wheel's of the locomotive.  Also check to make sure all your rail-splices are solid (I solder all connections and have power-leads every 3 feet.

ALSO, if you're running DCC but have a "non-DCC" locomotive, it will sit there confused.

GOOD LUCK