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Have an Erie 610 switcher locomotive that I bought used on ebay.    Intermittently, it just 'buzzes' and doesn't move but after fiddling with the transformer/relay-looking structure in the middle, then seems to 'loosen up' and work.    I'm obviously not an expert on this, but seems like it has something to do with the mechanical structure that controls whether the locomotive goes 1 way or 2 directions.     Any advice as what to clean or lubricate or replace would be appreciated ...

hi ... thanks again ... having that wiring diagram you sent helped me wire it correctly!

hi ... I have a Lionel LW 'trains master' transformer.

hi ... just joined this forum.     Trying to get back into the hobby.    I bought a milk car and coal dump car ... and a 5 rail track (UCS-6) and 2 button controller.     Hooked everything up and if i turn up the throttle on the transformer, all works just fine.    But I realize that the throttle needs to be turned up to create power to operate these accessories.    So I tried to wire to the 14 volt A and C terminals on the transformer for fixed voltage.   Again, works fine.     But then I realize that with a locomotive, even with the throttle off, a little power seems to be leaking through.     It would seem it would be desirable then to modify the controller track so physically disconnect any connection between the 4 wires and the rails so there is no possibility of interference.    Any idea how this can be done?