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Running problem with a Proto 2000 Loco
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Maybe the previous owner incorrectly installed diodes for directional lighting? Or (I'm not into DCC), is it possible that an incorrectly installed or malfunctioning decoder might cause this? If I were in your place, I'd remove the shell from the locomotive frame and see if there's a decoder installed inside. Remove the decoder and try the loco. If the problem persists, I'd try connecting power wires directly to the motor to see if it is OK. Maybe even disconnect all the rest of the electronics from the motor. <br />Then if it's still not turning both ways, probably the problem is the brushes which should be replaceable, or one of the poles has burned in which case you need a new motor (or a used one from train shows...) <br /> <br />Good luck, <br />Oliver <br />
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