Hi, I'm new to the hobby of model trains.

About 10 years ago I bought  a Bachmann Spectrum 2-6-0 and had it displayed on my fireplace mantel.  Getting closer to retirement, Ive decided that this 2-6-0 would be interesting to get going.  I bought some track (brass) and a power unit (EZ Command).
I also bought on the internet a used Royal blue line by Bachmann.  It was explained that it was broken, the front wheels were missing and a few parts on the engine had broken off, and he also explained he did not know if it ran, because he had bought it at an auction.  It did come with the caboose and passenger cars  I only wanted the passenger cars to pull behind the Spectrum.

The first time I placed the Spectrum on the track, it would not go.  I can hear the motor winding but it just does not go.  I think one of the gears is stripped.  I did notice that the wheels turn freely.

I did at the same time run the Royal Blue, and that ran fine.  I also noticed that the Royal Blue wheels do not turn freely.

I just received the power booster for the EZ Command, but have not tired it yet.

Any Ideas?

Thank you