Reply To: That One Loco That Just Won’t Behave…

[Lucia Maphoka]

Oh, I feel this one! Just had a GP38 that wouldn’t move an inch—lights on but no sound or motor response. I pulled it apart and found a broken wire right at the motor tab. A little soldering and it was back in action.

One tip I’ve learned: always clean the wheels and the track, especially if it’s been sitting a while. Dirty wheels can mimic electrical issues and throw you off the scent.

Anyone else chasing gremlins lately? Decoder woes? Pickup issues?

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