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I've got a F40PH by Walthers that's running erratically. When I turn the throttle, the engine pulls slowly, builds speed, then just kinda dies. I've had this engine for less than two years and it was operated on a limited basis up until recently. I'm wondering what the problem might be? I looked over the track sections to make sure their are no connectivity problems (between power pack and the straight track section which holds the wire lead). Also, I see blue-ish 'sparks' eminating from the engine's trucks, something I've not noticed on any of my other locomotives. I use MRC's Tech II power packs. Can anyone shed some light on what may be the problem? Also: how often do you need to clean the rails, and with what? I'm wondering if that's part of the problem.
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