Lights not working on train

[Kerrie72]

II have recent brought a train and in the shop all the lights worked. But when I finally set my n gauge up, the lights don't work...any ideas please

[Chrissaf]

What lights? [you used the term "Train". A train is the loco and what it is hauling behind it, so lights could possibly mean carriage lights].

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Coach carriage lights?

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Loco directional lights (white front / red rear)?

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Is this DC Analogue or Digital DCC control.........this makes a difference to the possible answers. I know that you have placed this post in the Hornby DCC section, but people do sometimes mis-post in the wrong forums and it is not wise to make assumptions.

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If it is the loco white and red directional lights and you are using DCC control....have you sent a function F0 command from your DCC controller to turn the lights 'on'?

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[Rog RJ]

Also, what controller are you using?  On some controllers F10 is used to switch directional lights on and off, and some systems have a dedicated button that needs to be used.