why is the MTH G challenger so slow!

[countershot]

why is the MTH G challenger so slow! it is on a good size track with a 16 amp transformer and it just mopes along. and i cant get it to work with the RCS controller.
Help please!!!!!!!

Ben

[Curmudgeon]

Well......what voltage?
You said 16amp, which is overkill, but it requires 20+ volts for max speed.
Is this RCS an on-board running track power?
Are you running it on AC into a trackside RCS unit?
It puts out DC.
For on-board control, and less voltage requirements, cut and throw and put in the control and sound system.

Little more info, please!

TOC

[Anonymous]

I have a MTH challenger also . I use it with the proto 2.0 system . Normally it is set at 18 volts constant through the tracks and mine goes along just fine . I know that there is a setting that limits the top speed . Are you using the 2.0 system and if so have you checked this feature ?

[countershot]

i done it buy the book!
i have done ac and dc and it goes very slow.

[Curmudgeon]

Not enough answers.
Voltage.
You have 16 amps, what's the voltage?
You using the MTH controller?
Besides slow, what else doesn't work?
TOC

[Anonymous]

I use a transformer that can deliver 24 volts - does the trick for me.

Just like TOC stated a good supply of voltage is the requirment.

mikadousrp

[countershot]

20 volt 16 amp everything works it is just slow and yes i am using the UCS controller. and went aound and checked all the track conectors i think i just may run it with just track power, now wistle and stuff but i'll live hope this works

[Curmudgeon]

What is a UCS controller?
That is an old 3-rail Lionel term.