New instructions for new brite holiday express train 181P

I have a vague recollection that there are two sets of batteries. One in the Train and one in the Caboose.

https://www.google.com/search?q=sugar+town+express+holiday+train+set+instructions

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Might try contacting manufacturer for this vintage item, or contact sellers on eBay to ask to purchase copy of instructions.

http://www.newbright.com/support/battery-powered-train-faq/

Example on ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-Complete-Mint-Condition-Service-Express-Railway-Radio-Control-G-Train-Set/372854424459?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3Dfd6b8137f24247c0ac8811d494b2c37d%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D274112638776%26itm%3D372854424459%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2386202&_trksid=p2386202.c100677.m4598

Hi Tracy....the phone # for New Bright Industries is -
(248)960-7800 (Michigan)
Regards,
Dennis

Check the connection from the transformer to the track, and that all the track is well connected. Make sure nothing is touching both tracks, shorting them out.

Best bet is to search the internet for Lionel replacement parts. Try to include as much information in your search.

We have no parts for sale here at this website.

check the electrical current to the trans former , then check the out put from transformer, may not be getting adequate electricity flow to operate , and if you continue to operate under required current , it may damage engine and or transformer , gd luck

We struggled with this just today...finally figured out that you have to twist the small piece right behind the bell on the top of the locomotive.

Not sure what instructions you need, but the setup is very simple.
1. Put your track together
2. Attach the track power connector by slipping it under the track and pushing, then lift up the other side. This will make the two metal contacts connect to the track.
3. Plug the connector from the power pack into the track module (It should only go one way)
4. Plug the control box (looks like a telephone cord) into the track module, Will only go one way
5. Place the locomotive on the track.
6. Place the Treetop Tender on the track (you need both to make it run)
7. Connect the large connector from the treetop tender to the loco
8. Turn on the command module and press forward ...

You should now be running in circles ...

Hope this helps...

The tender car supplies power from the track to the entire trian.
Make sure the train will run with just the Loco and the tender. Make sure the tender is securely plugged in to the Loco and make sure the the brushes under the wheels on the tender (this is how power gets from the track to the train) are in contact with the track. Finally use a scotch brite pad (DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL) to clean up the track a little.

You can also take a volt meter and measure for DC between the rails. You should have about 10.5VDC on the track. (Inside rail is neg on mine and outside is pos) ...

Hope this helps..

Bob