Help!

[Anonymous]

My Holiday Express Train (about 3 yrs old) is only getting "juice" to about 3 track links and then it goes dead.  For all the true collectors, I know it is not a classic train, but it is my most beloved Christmas treasure.  Is the problem with the transmitter?? Thanks for any tips you may have!!

[darianj]

It sounds to me like you are saying that the train moves past 3 track lenght fine, then stops when it gets to the forth...is that correct?  Are you getting the same result when you run the train in the opposite direction?  What type of track are you using?  How long or big is the layout?

 If this is the case, there could be that the forth is faulty.  Try taking that particular piece out of the mix and move everything up one.  Or try replacing that one piece that is giving you the problem.

[Buckeye Riveter]

Is your Holiday Express, battery powered or track powered?  Since you use the word transmitter it made me think it might be battery powered. 

[phillyreading]

Sounds like a track problem, take the track apart and see if there is any dark color or burnt looking soot at the track connections.  If it is tubular take pliers and lightly squeeze the ends closer together.   If it is Fastrac or Realtrack you may have to bend the pins out a little.

Lee F.

[jimhaleyscomet]

Sometimes I use a short jumper wire across the end of the track connections to identify which rail is not getting contact. 

 

Jim H