I currently designed a nscale layout. I am having problems running the engine. It stops and starts. Runs for a few feet and then stops. With a little push it picks up speed. I went back, checked all connections still won’t run. When back and soddered all connections. Still won’t run. Sometimes does run for a 10’ to 12’ then stop. other times less. Need help.
Are you using DC or DCC? Either way I would look to see if the track is clean- wheels clean.
Do you have more than one loco? . If you have more than one, do they all do the thing?
“My car is broke. It runs for a few feet and then stops. What is wrong?”
We need more input. Much more input.
What loco?
Are the wheels clean?
Is the track clean?
Are your joiners tight?
Do you have enough feeders? What gauge of wire for the feeders?
DC or DCC? Which power pack?
Does the loco make “noise” when it is stopped?
David B