Thanks for your advice everybody. Problem solved! It turned out that the last set of wheels on the observation car were reversed. Everything is working great now. Thanks again!

Having just purchased  a new set, I have discovered that the 2-8-0 Baldwin works fine by itself. When I add the three Heavyweight cars to the track, there is absolutely no movement under full electrical power.

Am I doing something wrong? I thought that perhaps the power controller may not be able to handle the demands of the 3 car train but then I thought why would Bachmann sell a set where the controller could not move the train. Is there an electrical problem with the cars?

I would appreciate any advice given since I am new to this hobby, this side of the Atlantic!