Guys,

I purchased and setup a bachmann e-z track layout with a couple of turnouts.

The problem I am having is that every time a loco goes through the turnout, the loco stalls.

It appears that the small plastic V at the turnout is too high.  The wheels on the loco continue to turn so its still getting power, but its raised just enough that it cannot continue forward.

I read on a diff forum that I could file the "frog" down or tweak the e-z track to make it run, but generally recommend a different track than E-Z track.

Can someone tell me if this problem is common with E-Z track, if I should in fact look into different track, and last what is the "frog" and how would I go about filing it down without damaging the turnout?

Thanks.
Cesar

Thought I'd close the loop on this.   It was in fact DOA.
Took it back to the store where I purchased it, ran it on their track and it didn't run.     Luckily a different rep was there and he swapped the loco for me.   This one ran without a hitch...

In the future I'll be sure to test anything in the store before purchasing.   I never forced the wheels to turn, just noticed they didn't roll freely.

I've purchased some additional tracking and have it setup on a large sheet of plywood.   

Now onto layout and landscape design...

Thanks All.

I actually get nothing from loco.  Not any sound from the engine, not any headlights working...

I'll test the wheels in and wipers in the morning..

I appreciate the feedback... and it's under warranty so I can always ship it back.

The tracks are the e-z track.  I looked it one part of track was dirty and looked scratched.   I'll also try removing this piece of track from the circle..  hopefully its as easy as that...

Hello all,

I'm new to the hobbie.   I bought a "Pacific Flyer" set.
I set up the track, set the loco.   

The problem is that the car won't move.   

I'm digging through posts here as well as searching the bachmann site for tips on where to start.

The store I bought this from won't do returns or exchanges (I'll find a diff place to buy from now on out) so I'll be handling this through warranty if it is defective, but I want to rule out operator error first..

I tested the track and it's got juice running through it, so the electrical bits appear to be working fine..

How can I test the loco?  should the wheels roll freely?  they seem "stuck" as in they won't move, on the track or out of it...

I understand this is a totally newb thing to ask, and for that I apologize... I'll try to pick this up as quickly as I can :-)