Downbytheriver

Thanks Ray - you’re right, there isn’t continuity across the brush holders. You are also right - Scalespeed looks like a good option! Stan

Well, I’ve had a fun Saturday cleaning, oiling and adjusting locos and everything is running better and smoother which is gratifying! However, the one exception is Sir Nigel Greeley who is determinedly unresponsive in every way. Everything is clean and turns easily. I’ve changed both the armature and the magnet. I’ve checked continuities from middle rail to brush holder and from outer rails to body etc. I’ve established (I think) that brush is in contact. I can’t find any shorts. I’m approaching my wits end. How stupid am I being?

I’ve used the free version of SCARM software on a PC - it has Dublo 3 rail track in it - very helpful for planning!

Many thanks - I shall get stuck in! stan

Good day to you gentlemen. When I was a lad I was given a lovely 3 Rail set with a 2-6-4T tank and a few extra wagons, points and other track. I loved it but was never able to set up a baseboard and eventually it went into storage, perhaps never to be seen again... However I am now in possession of a LOT of track (obviously not enough, but that might change soon, and I have loads to move on!) a N2 and a Sir Nigel Greeley A4, wagons and carriages. And a baseboard. And the bible. And 3 books of layouts! So I have started setting up. The N2 runs wonderfully round the track as it stands but the A4 is not interested! so I come to my question... Where do I start? I am very keen to get the A4 running. Is there any basic guidance anywhere? many thanks, Stan