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Getting cheap locomotives to run well
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Keeping track and wheels clean is a good suggestion. You may also be able to add more contact, either by way of "shoes/wipers" or possibly by modifying the truck that doesn't pick up power. You said that the rear truck picks up power (and I assume has the driving wheels). The front may be wired to pick up power too - but for the headlight. It is relatively simple to run wires to the motor. You would then have 8 wheel pickup, which should make for more reliable running. <br /> <br />Another thing you can try is to feed power to the track at frequent intervals. Feeder wires (small gauge - like telephone wire) is run from the track to a "bus wire" underneath the layout. This results in better power levels throughout the layout so it is less likely for the loco to lose performance. <br /> <br />Have fun, and as you grow in the hobby, you can always upgrade. I think a lot of people start this way, even though they may have fogotton over the years... [;)] <br /> <br />Andrew <br />
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