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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by Jack, Apr 13, 2016.

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  1. Aug 19, 2017 #261
    Kimbo

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    Hi Gary, I've had models that have had the same problem and found it was just a case of turning the plug around and all was good, similar to n gauge stock and six pin decoders only working one way round. Try it before changing cv's as it should work on address 3 as Ed has said.
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  2. Aug 19, 2017 #262
    Gary

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    I'll give that a go Kim. Thanks for the heads up. :thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  3. Aug 19, 2017 #263
    SMR CHRIS

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    I've had a Bachmann loco with the wiring to the motor not connected via the push on conection's on the board, these are sound trax generic boards I think from memory

    May be worth poping to top off for a quick look
     
  4. Aug 19, 2017 #264
    Toto

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    Looks in great condition Gary. ..... The stock list just keeps growing. :avatar:
     
  5. Aug 19, 2017 #265
    gormo

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    G`day Gary,

    Nice loco...:thumbs:

    If you have a meter.....check the pin to wire connections in the plug and socket set up. A dry joint there will give you no joy.

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  6. Aug 19, 2017 #266
    Gary

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    Ok, I got the body off the model and checked all the connections to the push fit plugs. All is good, but the motor refuses to turn...

    I tried different methods of checking power supply to the bogies by placing electrical tape over the rails and checking each bogie for electrical pick up. All good there. So, the only wires I haven't checked are the ones that are under the tape they go directly into the motor...

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    After removing the tape and having a close inspection, I found that the grey wire was not soldered to the motor terminal ! In the pic below, you can see that the terminal has not even seen solder... :whatever:
    How this passed the Quality Control check, I don't know ! :facepalm:

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    So, it's out with the iron and solder to repair this small error missed by the manufacturers quality control inspectors... :squint:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2017 #267
    ed

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    I'd send it back with a very angry note and demand a replacement :mad: [​IMG]

    (if you solder it, you may invalidate any warranty).

    Ed
     
  8. Aug 19, 2017 #268
    SMR CHRIS

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    At least for you Gary it's an easy repair but for someone they doesn't have the ability it's a send back would end up costing more than the loco to do so :facepalm:

    Gary remove those suppressor the yellow items and it should perform a little better as well.

    And most manufacturers say all locos are tested before dispatch
    I find this hard to believe as the number of issues like this are so common now. :faint:

    When's the video going on line of it crackling along the yards:thumbs:
     
  9. Aug 19, 2017 #269
    Kimbo

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    just your luck Gary...a Friday arvo building !! Well at least as Chris says it's an easy fix now that you have found it. Chris is correct, get the suppressors out. :thumbup:
     
  10. Aug 19, 2017 #270
    Gary

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    I have already screwed it back together, test run it and so forth. I guess tomorrows job will be to unscrew it and remove the supressors.... Getting too late for fiddling with it now. ;)

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  11. Aug 19, 2017 #271
    SMR CHRIS

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    Good news then Gary easy fix sorry we weren't quick enough with the advice on removing the suppressor's

    You will usualy get better slow speed running and smother starting may not be that noticable on all models but but on some it makes a big difference.
     
  12. Aug 20, 2017 #272
    gormo

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    That was a bit of luck Gary,

    Thank God it was a simple fix........annoying though.....you shouldn`t have to do that with a brand newy..???

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  13. Aug 21, 2017 #273
    Gary

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    Definitely not Gormo. About 19 months ago I purchased a shunter (S2) with sound from ebay and this loco suffered the same issues. I jumped back onto ebay and let the seller know that all the functions worked, but the loco just did not want to move. He asked if I had played with the CVs, to which I hadn't and he promptly accepted a refund and the return postage costs.

    With this loco (RS3), the warranty only stands if you have purchased the locomotive in the US or Canada, well that's what the Bachmann paperwork states. I did not want to send it back (at my cost) so with the help of Chris, Kimbo and oothers, all is not lost and the loco runs sweet ! :D

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  14. Aug 22, 2017 #274
    paul_l

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    Congrats on POTW, sorry for the delay, his floundership sent me his choice for once in plenty of time, and I forgot all about it :whatever:

    Lovely model in a great surrounding - good luck on the motion :thumbs:

    Paul
     
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    Toto

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    Congratulations on POTW. His nibs was a bit slow in activating it. ....... It's an age thing. ....... Poor wee soul. :avatar:
     
  16. Aug 22, 2017 #276
    SMR CHRIS

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    POTW congrats, the scene makes it the, dodgy loco just loitering was never going to get dirty if it didn't run,

    Just wondering how dirty it will get now it's a runner :avatar::avatar:
     
  17. Aug 22, 2017 #277
    Ron

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    Congrats with POTW, well done :tophat::thumbs:
     
  18. Aug 23, 2017 #278
    Gary

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    Thanks for PotW and thank you all for the kind comments. I must admit I only noticed it due to email notifications !

    Chris, I promise I'll dirty her up just a little, but this will be after I rename the railway company on the long hood. :thumbup:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  19. Aug 23, 2017 #279
    ed

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    Gary wrote:
    Me too, as it only appears on the home page and not if your just clicking 'Recent', but congratulations on POTW Gary :thumbup:

    Ed
     
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    Gary

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    Thanks Ed. :thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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