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Hey gang, I just got a new Athearn Blue Box loco FP45.  It is powered.  I put it on the test track with the body shell off and no power goes to it.  I am running standard DC analog.However, after testing, if I pick up the FRONT power truck--it gets power in the back.  If I pick up the BACK power truck--the front truck gets power. So, I can sum up the following:1) The headlight works2) The motor works in both directions (i can switch direction from power supply)3) The gears seem to all work right (the loco wants to go forward/ reverse)Conclusion: When both power trucks are on the rails, a short-circuit is occurring.  But I can't figure out where its coming from???Please help!  I thought the old "Blue Box" would go up and running right away...never had a problem with BB engines before.You can email me direct<a href="mailto:MetzgerTrains@aol.com">MetzgerTrains@aol.com</a>
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