Hello, I’m trying to get this power pack to work.
All of the lights come on and I’m fairly confident I have the wires all the wires connected correctly.
But my locomotive won’t run.
Would appreciate any guidance or assistance.
Thank you.
I’m afraid this is the time you need to learn to use a multimeter. It will tell you what voltage is to be found on the output terminals of the 51070. If there is non, the problem is the 51070. If there is the usual 12-20V, then test the voltage across the rails using the multimeter.
If you don’t feel up to a multimeter, there are voltage testers that you can use to touch the rails or the output terminals to verify there is voltage. Or use an LED with a built-in resistor that will light if there is voltage.
Harbor Freight sells a multimeter for $3.99.
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my first question would be: are you in the US?
because anywhere else your 50111 transformer might not be the right choice.
second question: since when do the grey and the red power items work together?
Hello,
Yes, I am in the US. I bought them from a US ‘mail-order’, reputable train store about 15 years ago. Just getting back into the hobby and never used them then. Tryin to get them to work.
Are you wired like this?
If you happen to short the transformer, you need to push the reset.
The transformer must be unplugged from the 110V outlet when you push the reset.
Maybe I can’t see it, but the transformer should have the green light on when power up. As stated, a volt meter is your friend. Your track could also have a short somewhere.
apart from the 51070 having been sold normally together with the (red) 50110…
let’s get a step back.
is your locomotive for DCC? or for DC?
They work just fine together in the US. Red and red everywhere else.