Mikronboy Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi all, I'm new to G scale. I've just purchased a boxed second-hand Bachmann 10 wheeler via an on-line auction. It appears to be unused and looks to be in excellent condition. I've tried it out on a fully working track but nothing happens, no lights, smoke or movement. I've jiggled the switches in front of the boiler. My main concern is that some parts might have been removed but I've no idea how to look inside. Also I've noticed that an idler arm on the sidebars or valve gear isn't connected to anything. Any advice would be much appreciated! Many thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi Mike and welcome. Do you have any photos of the engine? (If so include a photo of the bottom of the tender trucks. The updated 10th anniversary edition had more detailed valve assembly, the older less refined versions had much simpler assemblies. It might be flakey power pickups but might require some inspection. I would remove the bottom plate on the engine itself and inspect the brass power pickups to help ensure they are making proper contact. What power supply are you using and are you certain you are getting power to the track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikronboy Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks Ray, it turned out to be a power supply problem, all fixed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Great, glad to hear it wasn't model related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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