Low power / Low speed- New set

[hfd94ashift]

just got a new starter set and built an inlarged double ovel but the system seems under powered.

hfd94ashift

[kevin2083]

Are you trying to run more than one train at a time? If you are, a starter set's power pack will probably not be enough. You can find a suitable one from many companies, I prefer MRC for DC controllers. The Spectrum Magnum or something similar should work.

[hfd94ashift]

no this is only one unit and not even with cars attached.

hfd94ashift

[kevin2083]

which set is it? Also, what are some of the problems you're having with it?

Kevin

[Yampa Bob]

"Shift"
It would help if you gave a complete description of the symptoms. "Seems under powered" doesn't give us much of a clue to the problem.

[jayl1]

If by underpowered you mean a slow moving engine,  check to see if there is a short circuit somewhere on the track.  Is there some sort of "Y"  where you connect the loops?  Just a thought.

[hfd94ashift]

New set. Chattnogga set,. I have expanded the basic track to a larger ovel with two switch tracks with a small ovel inside the larger. The train runs slow and tends to stop and start at different points on the track. I have checked the track and all the connections look good.

Ronnie

[jbsmith]

This is worth a shot,,my new set behaved like that too at first,,
you will need the following

1,medicinal/isopropol/ rubbing Alcohol or Goo-Gone, both are easy to find.
2, an old t-shirt.

fold up or wad up the t-shirt so it is easy to handle.
soak part of it with alcohol or goo-gone.
Clean the Tracks,,and the wheels of the loco.

You will need to do this frequently during the locos break in time.