Rolling Stock not running well

[RobR]

I have a large scale layout with LGB track and an MRC transformer. When I try to run Bachmann rolling stock like a Big Hauler or the trolley car I got for Christmas it runs sporadically or stops all together. What am I doing wrong?

[bobwrgt]

Clean the top of you rails with a soft rag and alcohol or mineral spirits (paint thinner).
Check your rails joints to be sure they are tight and making contact.
Does it stall in just some places or all over the place??
You may also need to add additional feed wires to the track.

Bob

[Mik]

cYou might want to clean your wheels as well, they may have leftover production oils on them. Just use a bit of smoke fluid on a q-tip to clean the treads to start.

Also, if it is a transformer intended for smaller scales, the motor may be drawing enough to trip the overload. I had that problem with a B'mann transformer when I was testing Thomas (got the wrong one (HO/N) out of the drawer!)