GE U-25B Diesel Locomotive power supply

[grace.dean]

I have just brought a Ge U-25B Diesel locomotive and am trying to run it on a 40 meter outdoor track.
I connected a 1amp 12  to. 18 volt controller, nothing happens at all , being new to model trains I,m haveing trouble working out which is the problem train or the power supply.
The train is new. I put a multi meter across the track and the volts read the same from one side of the track to the other.
Appreciate some advice.

[Chuck N]

Who made your engine?  Some engines have switches to turn on the motor. 

do the lights work?

[Loco Bill Canelos]

There is likely a door on the rear of the locomotive that has switches.  Also that locomotive is known for a very high amp draw, 1 amp may not be enough.  Try going to the Aristo-Craft Forum for better info.

[Dave]

There is a door on the rear of the U Boats. It   has switches for Lights. Smoke, and a Track/ Battery mode. It is probably switched to Battery. As Bill said, these Locos are a bit hungary for the amps, but they are good runners