I just inherited a locomotive that does not run. What are the first steps in diagnosing the problem?
A real live four foot eight and a half gauge locomotive? Where do you keep it so some of the experts can visit it. Or if it is a model, aren’t you better off on Classic Toy Trains or the Model Railroader?
WHAT TYPE AND GAUGE/HOW LONG IS IT BEEN SITTING?HEAR ANY SOUNDS IS THE POWER SUPPLY GOOD TRACK CLEAN?
HO guage, no sound.
check battery if any?
Model of a Diesel? Any idea of model? If steam, wheel arrangement?
Any indication of the manufacturer