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 Len: You have an elimination problem. It could be the track, it could be the engine, it could be partially both. Easiest way is to take the loco to the LHS and test it on their track. Or you could use 'jumper cables' on it. IE. wires from the output side of your power pack to the pickups on the locomotive. You can make them with 'aligator' clips on the ends to clip on the pickups or you can flatten the ends with a light hammer and touch them to the drivers to check for engine pickup. Likely you will have to take the engine apart and clean the contacts and lubricate the appropriate parts of the drive line. You will need a voltage tester to check sections of your track for conductivity. They are pretty cheap and come with a booklet which shows you how to use them. You have some work ahead of you: Systematic, time consuming, but not too complex. At 10 your son can learn it easily and you two will have a satisfying few hours in getting the project "up and running". Good Luck and have fun Randy
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