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switch pieces on opposite sides, one straight piece on each side of switch piece, then 5 curved pieces each end.

I'm assuming the train is track powered with a power pack, and not battery powered, so there's actually a few possible solutions. I'll work from the easiest/cheapest, to the more advanced/expensive.

First, especially if the track is old or been in storage a while, the track may have a thin film of dirt, oil, or rust that is insulating the wheels from picking up the power they need from the track. Try cleaning the track with a mild soap but BE SURE TO DRY IT COMPLETELY before reattaching the power. Also, clean the wheels but use a cotton swab and very little water. One drop inside the motor might destroy it from the inside. You can also try a special track cleaning solution sold at your local hobby shop that has HO model train sets. That will work better, especially on lightly rusted parts. Also, make sure all the track connections are tight and free from contaminants.

Then, if you're feeling brave, you can check the motor of the train itself. Disassemble the locomotive and find the motor inside the housing. Check the wires leading from the wheel area to the motor for any corrosion, or loose/broken wires. If it's not the wires which are easy to solder back in place, I wouldn't recommend going any deeper into the motor as it's better and less frustrating to just buy a whole new set.

Finally, the problem may lay in the power pack (inverter) itself. I personally don't bother trying to fix a power pack, but if you know your electronics you could run some tests of the output voltage to the track, and the voltage on the track at various points. Again, it's not worth the time or effort to mess with the power pack unless you know what you're doing. You could get seriously injured or killed by the voltage/amperage running through those things. They even have enough stored electricity after they're unplugged to cause some nasty electrical burns from the capacitors.

Hope this helps and you're able to fix the problem so you can get back to enjoying the train set. I've always enjoyed watching them for hours, especially when I set up my track around the Christmas tree every year! Good luck!

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This may indicate a short in the train's electrical system. Push the reset button on the controller. If this does not correct the problem, refer to the maintenance section of your instruction manual to clean the tracks and train car contacts. If none of these preventative measures work, you probably have either a defective controller or a short in the train's electrical system. All electrical components of the train set (transformer, track clip, controller and/or tender car) would need to be checked and faulty component has to be replaced. ------- Thanks.Helpmech.

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You should have a transformer with 110 volts ac (household voltage) going in. Coming out should be low voltage dc (direct current) varing from zero to about 15 volts dc. You can measure it with a voltmeter set on dc volts and a 20 volt scale. See if you get voltage out when you turn up the speed of the train - dial. You can test with a 12 volt parking lamp from the auto store or Kmart.
Check for a rest buton on the transformer and also read the transformer and owner manual for the voltage specs. Good luck

U could buy those brushes to ur nearest hobby store!

The battery pack is in the coal tender. The top of the tender lifts off pretty simply. It requires six C batteries. You connect the tender to the locomotive via a power cord, which should be obvious. If it's not, perhaps the cord has been severed.

Is the train new and if not, has it ever gone forward in the time you've had it? Also have you tried putting the train on the tracks facing the other way - what happens?

Check each piece of the train track and make sure it is completely connected and then check each train car and make sure they are firmly on the track. Replace any batteries (inside the coal car or controller, if equipped) with brand new ones. Make sure the tender car is plugged into the locomotive. After you do all of this and you are still having a problem then you will need to replace the power transformer.

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Hope you have tons of fun with it:)

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The battery should be connected with a white or cream colored molex connector. Unfortunately when these connectors get hot they have a very low melting point. Make sure the connector is cool and then try to separate with pliers. Once separated you may have to replace both connectors. Your local hobby store can sell you the connectors and even do the replacement.

Hi! Best option is to rip all the electronics off and built it up yourself - no replacementparts for those toys. The other option is to sell the boat to me - I would do option 1 with it, because in Switzerland, it seems to be impossible to get such a boat...!

You can change the crystals over in the car & transformer,problem is that they may be soldered into position & would need to be unoldered & new ones soldered in. Can get them of of ebay pretty cheap. Should say what frequancy car is on underneath & on box. Some controllers have a switch & can choose out of 3 frequncies.Hope this helps on deciding to go further.

ebay is a good place to get pretty good batteries for a good price. if its the 7.2v stick battery you shouldnt pay any more than £10.

mcdevito75 here, You should be able to contact New Bright on line or with the paper work that came with the Land Rover.

15 minutes is a reasonable time for a low cost RC boat. Is it cutting out because of low battery voltage?

you can purchase batteries at any hobby store or buy matched cells to make a new battery pack

the battery isnt lasting because it needs to be fully discharged (drained) before it is recharged. (this is only for nicd batteries)