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Thanks for the Explanation poliss, that explains it. I wonder why Hornby did not make the newer ones powerful as well, although they are only for starter sets. If it's not already been posted, yes, from the explanation poliss posted, I think it is the power problem Trainman! I recommend upgrading to the elite, if you need help converting locos your local model shop will probably help. It will be worth it, but not just to see your Pullmans lit up but for another benefit as well. It would mean less wiring for you to do on your layout, and easier point control as well! Jacob

Sorry for getting your forum name wrong Happy Trainman, I put Triangman instead of Train man!

Hi poliss, What do you mean by Overloading the controller. I use my Pullmans which light up on a Standard DC Controller, one of the older style black ones and also have used the Select on them, but they did not over load it. Thanks Sorry if this seems like I'm Hijacking the Thread Happy Triangman, but I'm a bit confused too here! Jacob

Hi HappyTriangman, I think I've got the right thing. There is a simple solution I think, if your running on DC, the lights may flicker a bit when they are still, as there may be a few buzzes of power going through the tracks. Once you start running the Train, do the lights work then? On DCC You won't usually get the problem, as the carriages will be lit constantly. I reccomend going DCC if you can, not just for the Pullmans but it's cheaper in the Long run, and means alot less wiring when It comes to that stage! Hope this helps, Jacob

The Pullman coaches will work fine on DC and DCC, aslong as you clean the track a wheels so there is full eletrical pickups, otherwise thye might flicker. They look better on DCC I find though, as they stay lit up always as there is constent power going through the track, but they will work fine on DC.