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    Trix U30C engine problems

    the answer It was the wheels. Getting a magnifying glass there is a difference in the wheels and the way they were attached to the axle. Installing them the wrong way just shorted everything out. Thanks for all of your help. Foxman
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    Trix U30C engine problems

    More pics Enclosed are two other views.
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    Trix U30C engine problems

    More Info Enclosed is a picture of the engine (one of the copper connectors is not shown on the right wheelset). The top part of the chassis has a different polarity than the bottom. The motor is sandwiched between making contact with both halves. I cannot figure how both neg and pos...
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    Trix U30C engine problems

    More Info Enclosed are pictures of the engine. The top part of the chassis has a different polarity than the bottom. The motor is sandwiched between making contact with both halves. I cannot figure how both neg and pos currents get to the motor thru the wheel sets (without taking it apart...
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    Trix U30C engine problems

    I have recently purchased an older trix U30C (it was made in mid to late 70s) and decided to put MT couplers on it. When I put it back together it didn't work. I have done everything I could think of to get to work, but to no avail. This loco design has a circuit board under the fuel tank and...
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    older trix U30C engine problem

    I recently purchased an older (I was told mid to late 70s vintage) Trix loco. It ran fine until I decided to put MT couplers on it. This particular model has a circuit board under the fuel tank and has pickups coming off of the wheels (coupler aswembly). After taking it apart and installing...
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