train not moving forward

[rtraincollector]

katan_bartak

 hi, i have the New York Central Flyer Lionel train set. i have had it for about 3-4 years. purchased new.

 

my problem is that today the engine quit moving forward. it will run in reverse. i have tried with the other cars on and off the track.

 

any suggestions?

Yes call Jeff Kane at 585-229-2050 and tell him whats going on I'm betting your electronic E-Unit is messed up one way to check is unhook wires to the motor and hook a dc transformer up to the motoe directly and if it runs in both directions I would bet your E-Unit is the coulpit if not its the motor either way right around $20.00 or less and your back in business
 

[Birds]

I'm out of suggestions for trouble shooting.  Sorry.

Hopefully someone who is more familiar with electronics, the newer locos, and/or the CW-80 transformer will chime in. 

[katan_bartak]

 i have tried the switch in both possitions. the only change is when it is in the off position the train will not move at all.

 

[Birds]

 You may have locked the unit in reverse with a switch found on the underside of the train beneath the cab.  If you have your owner's manual for that set, page 13 talks about the switch that controls the reverse unit.

This switch is located on the underside of the train on the back below the cab.  There should be two switches.  The one closest to the front of the engine will control the smoke unit.  The one closest to the back controls the reversing unit.

Turn the switch to the "ON" position (push it towards the front of the engine), and see if that has any effect.

Let us know what you find out.

Good luck.
 

[katan_bartak]

 hi, i have the New York Central Flyer Lionel train set. i have had it for about 3-4 years. purchased new.

 

my problem is that today the engine quit moving forward. it will run in reverse. i have tried with the other cars on and off the track.

 

any suggestions?