Odd issue with this locomotive

When I turn on speed, the loc does not move. With a slight push, it moves just fine. I stop it and then increase speed and same sequences, I need to give it a small push. This occurs in both directions.


The settings are 'Without consumption, acceleration delay 30 (I do wait to give it a chance to move). Nothing special about any of the other settings. The pick up shoe looks clean. When it is moving, there is no hesitation or dead spots.

Appreciate any diagnose.

Harvey

Will check the wheels and also open it up, maybe a loose wire

Thanks
Harvey

The first thing to do would be to open remove the locomotive shell. Make sure that the power selection switch is completely set to receive power from the track.
From what I can tell, the model is not too different from the older models and still uses the chassis for the return. There does not seem to be any wheel contacts and wires to the circuit board.
The easiest test to determine if the locomotive is receiving power at all times would be to set the locomotive to receive power from the catenary and use two wires, one connected to the chassis and the other connected to the contact for the pantographs. See how the locomotive responds to power.

The problem may be with the motor itself. I would check to make sure that the brushes and springs have the correct tension.
Visually check the lead from the slider and the wires from the decoder to the chassis (return).
DO NOT touch any wires directly to the motor as this could damage the outputs of the decoder.
As the problem is with startup, my first guess would be that it may be motor related and not related to slider or wheels

I don't know if Red Caboose does any diagnosis, but RJ Frowenfeld (RJF Trains) in Katonah can likely help you.

Regards

Mike C

Recommendation: stop over oiling the motor, it ruins the brushes and the armature