Hi Jeff....it sounds like your overload(circuit breaker) could be "toast". You could try and by-pass this(temporarily of course!) re-assemble and try it on your test track. I must stress that you should feel confident in doing this type of electrial repair and understand the safety issues, to avoid personal injury and possible fire hazard. I would recommend getting an VOM meter. You don't need an expensive one($20) and if you learn all it can do, it can be most useful. Al Kielek ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 4:40 PM Subject: [S-Trains] 19B Transformer
> As I continue to attempt to get everything working I seem to have > come across a major roadblock. My 19B transformer is not working, at > least I don't think it is. > > Upon pulling it out of the box, I noticed that the electrical cord > was shot--it had become brittle and cracked. So I bought a simple > extension cord, cut the non-plug end off and wired it into the > transformer. I quickly put together a simple circle of track, > attached the track clip and put the Hand Car on the track. I plugged > in the transformer and that wonderful green light turned on. There > was also a soft humming sound. But upon pushing the lever down there > was no action with the Hand Car or the 290, which I tried later. > There was no movement of the volts or amps needles on the > transformer's gages either. > > I have never had a problem with this transformer so I hope it isn't > dead. Frankly, it is one of my favorite pieces of equipment. I last > used it seven years ago. Outside of getting myself a volt meter, > does anyone have any ideas as to what to check out? > > Jeff > > > S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com > All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
