Atlas Ho Model Trains
Why won't my Atlas Train Set speed dial work?
I own an Atlas HO Model Train set that I recently took out of storage and set up in my home, and it still runs! The problem is that the speed dial on the powerpack doesn't work. When I turn it on, the train takes off at full speed, and I can't do anything about it. The powerpack doesn't seem to come apart at all (there are no visible screws). Is there anything I can do short of buying a new one? Is there some mistake I could have made when setting up the track?
In a basic Train Layout, its a direct 2 wire scenario. So unless it more complicated, there isn't anything you could have done wrong if the train moves.
It sounds like the transformer has a short in it so that full power is being sent to the rails regardless of where the potentiometer is turned. You can try some electric contact cleaner for pots and switches and see if that helps, but it really sounds like a short.
Good luck
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