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Hi everyone– I was happy to find this site.
Today I pulled out my US 1 for the first time in decades, for my 8yo son. After assembly, the trucks were running, but not great in certain areas or they would stop. I disassembled the track and sanded the grime off the rails using a 220 sponge block. Then wiped them down with a clean rag and rubbing alcohol. The rails went from grimy to shiny. I also removed the strips from beneath the trucks and soaked them in white vinegar while I sanded for a couple hours.
I reassembled the track, reattached the strips, now the trucks aren’t responding. I assume they’re getting power as they were working earlier. I’m using the original transformer. I opened up the individual controllers–nothing appears to be detached or frayed.
They worked prior to cleaning the rails, now nothing. I’m stumped. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Today I pulled out my US 1 for the first time in decades, for my 8yo son. After assembly, the trucks were running, but not great in certain areas or they would stop. I disassembled the track and sanded the grime off the rails using a 220 sponge block. Then wiped them down with a clean rag and rubbing alcohol. The rails went from grimy to shiny. I also removed the strips from beneath the trucks and soaked them in white vinegar while I sanded for a couple hours.
I reassembled the track, reattached the strips, now the trucks aren’t responding. I assume they’re getting power as they were working earlier. I’m using the original transformer. I opened up the individual controllers–nothing appears to be detached or frayed.
They worked prior to cleaning the rails, now nothing. I’m stumped. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
