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Lionel Trains Workshop => Lionel Maintenance & Repair => Topic started by: ethover on August 29, 2014, 03:50:37 pm

Title: Re: Lionel Dodge track inspection truck not working and new
Post by: djacobsen on August 30, 2014, 08:26:17 am

Eric,
Hello & Welcome to the Forum!

Here's a link to the manual for your track inspection vehicle:

http://www.lionel.com/media/servicedocuments/71-8436-250.pdf

You'll want to make certain that your wheels & other electrical pick up points are clean.
Check to make sure that your back to back wheel spacing is correct and the wheels & axles properly lubricated.
Also a good time to clean your track and make continuity checks around your layout.

Happy Rails!
Dave

Title: Lionel Dodge track inspection truck not working and new
Post by: ethover on August 29, 2014, 03:50:37 pm

I recently purchased a Lionel Dodge Track inspection truck 6-18438 at a train show. It was new in the box for $25. Good deal! I thought.....

So I finally got a chance to try it out after a few weeks, and it does not work. It seems whenever I set it on the track nothing happens. When I push it or move it a bit, then it might work a little. I have to "twist" it between the rails to get some type of connection or movement. By twisting it, I mean that it's setting on the track, then from above I grab it, and turn left or right to get a little movement.

Does anyone know what may be the issue or can point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance!

Eric