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Yelrow. Just a point, the Duette I've acquired myst be a later model as the outputs at the back are at the top of tge backplate and use screw-in bolts to secure wiring rather than knurled nuts over a protruding post. There were 3 missing but I've found suitable replacements from my box of bits and pieces. All working fine. Jamjar

Hi Yelrow. Got controller now and definite improvement in performance, but think coukd he better. Could you give me some info on servicing engine as non-technical ss possible if you can! Thanks, Jamjar

Lots of good advice here - thanks everyone! Got a good idea what I'm looking for now. Jamjar

Thanks- ordered.

Sorry to go on! What size are the dome headed brass screws ^ where do you get yours from ? Can't quite visualise the "choc block" system- have you got a photo ? Noted re clipper - seen some but most say "untested".

PS Do you use track screws and if so what size/head type are they ? Got some short brass flatheads but found a couple were just touching live rail and shorting.

Hi again Yelrow Track all cleaned and running now, though runs well in reverse but forward motion very sluggish. Any ideas ? Also seen a couple of Duettes on ebay. Bidding on one but not only one interested. Other one is to buy, but 3 of the terminal screws are missing. Do you know if there are alternatives or are these specialist/specific? Jamjar

Thanks again. Will do as suggested re controller.

Thanks for tip re meths - I'll swap over to that redo sectoons already done. Controller is a Bachmann 6607A.

Re previous replies I am using a more modern contoller and, following earlier advice on here I have been removing each section of track in turn, cleaning & replacing it with positive results. A bit juddery in some places, smooth in others but definitely got motion! I'm using surgical spirit to clean rails, which I understand is equivalent of PA. A way to go all round but promising. Any other suggestions on 3-rail track cleaning welcome!

Thank you. Can see I need to dismantle and rebuild testing as I go! I'll update when I can get to it.

Thank you. I've got the short rail eith the 2 screws and that's where I can measure the voltage ok. I can see from your's and one other thst I need to start from scratch and rebuild the track section by section until I find the faulty part ot parts! That will be over a few days but I'll get started this week. Only one engine at present, Duchess of Atholl - motor running ok when power applied to chassis and track pickup.

I'm not a modeller but like old train sets on a pure nostalgia basis (I'm 73) I acquired an old 3-rail system a while back and have set up a simple circuit with 2 sets of points going into side straights. I am having trouble with power to the track. I have connected a controller which measures appx 14 volts output. When this is connected to the power connection rail in isolation, I can measure 14 volts on the rail with one probe on the side and one on the centre rail. As soon as I connect the power rail into the circuit, I get no power readings at the connectors or any part of the track. Any suggestions as to what to check/look for please ?