I will have to try that tomorrow after i find my meter. I will let you know what i find out.

he has had it for a couple of years. he likes to set it up every once in awhile. I am new to it though. I was using a continuity tester. i have a multimeter too. not sure how to test it for power. sorry i tried google first and couldn't find anything that helped. Yes it is a basic controller.

I am not sure. How can you tell?

All i have is the item number 46605a. The light on the controller lights up but i did not get any power from the cord going to the track or from the two accessory plugs. I am just not sure if there is not enough power to light up the tester.

Hello, my son has a Bachman HO 3001 with an easy track. The engine is not receiving power. Any ideas on what could be causing this. I used a circuit tester and it was showing no power on the tracks. Could it be the controller not sending the power?