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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by deschane Jay, MDC does not supply their locos with traction tires on the drivers. [/quote] mark, you said you had tires on the drivers, which confused me to think you had traction drivers. I know MDC doesn't use traction now, but wasn't sure if they used it on older models. Basic wiring of an MDC loco is primary pickup is through tender, grounding is through loco via the axels on the drivers. Try removing the lower plate, take the drivers out and sand and clean the contact area there. it sounds like you're having poor contact or dirty track issues. also file the tender underframe where the contact strips touch it (screw acess head) Jay
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