Hello all. I plan on contacting Bachmann support about this problem but I thought someone may have experienced this already.
When I plug in the transformer into the outlet and measure the AC and DC voltages and current, it seems to fluctuate wildly. When I plug into the track, the trains do not move either.
Once I wiggle and giggle the transformer I can get the 16VDC output and the trains move for maybe one second and then the voltage drops.
Sounds like I need a new transformer but maybe a schematic of the transformer with some voltage measurements might be useful too so I could go to Radio Shack and repair the discrete components myself.
Any suggestions would be great!
CrazyThomasFan
When I plug in the transformer into the outlet and measure the AC and DC voltages and current, it seems to fluctuate wildly. When I plug into the track, the trains do not move either.
Once I wiggle and giggle the transformer I can get the 16VDC output and the trains move for maybe one second and then the voltage drops.
Sounds like I need a new transformer but maybe a schematic of the transformer with some voltage measurements might be useful too so I could go to Radio Shack and repair the discrete components myself.
Any suggestions would be great!
CrazyThomasFan