Trackmaster R/C Diesel.. Tip for repair. Pressure switch..

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I know most of you will probably already know this but I wanted to share in case someone is having a similar issue. This will likely work for other Trackmaster but I have not tested it.

So here is what I had. I purchased a lot of broken/repair trains. I found that one was the r/c (remote controlled) Diesel. I had seen the small black remote some time ago on eBay but sis not get t as I did not have the train. Well I lucked out because it was still there. I hurried to buy it now for $3.99. I received the remote in the mail the other day and to my suprise, diesel did not work still.

After taking him all the down to nothing I found the issue. I saw a switch under the front set of wheels but it was basically like a shell, meaning there was a metal housing but no switch. I was thinking it was a "sensor" or pressure switch similar to other trains, like the talking ones. Sure enough that was it. I wanted to test first so I used a screw driver to short the two sodered points. After that the r/c functions worked. For now I just connected the two ends of the wire together. I may find another switch later on to put back in but for now it is ok.

I know I have made the mistake before of taking apart a broken train only to find it was something simple so keep in mind the pressure switch/sensor. I will try and post some pics later. Thanks and let me know if there are any questions.


Update: here are some pics of the switch:
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Just leave it like that with the wires joined and no sensor it will probably run better, nice job by the way.
Good tip Mr Ripley, always good to hear these little tips or findings as you never know when you may need them Smile
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Nice work Ripley
Thanks guys.



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