Hi All, I just received my first AZL loco and wondering if it might need some run in time or do I have a bad loco. It runs pretty quiet which is nice but seems to vary speed going in one direction. Then when I switch direction it won't run unless I give it a slight nudge. Anyone else experience this type of behavior from a new AZL? Does it need to be run for a bit to smooth it out? Let me know. Thanks.
Welcome to the board. It may be helpful to know which GP7, 4 or 5 digit model number? As described it really just sounds like dirty track. Do you have another locomotive to try?
It is AZL-62011 and the track is brand new Atlas track never used. I have Marklin loco's that run fine on same track as I wanted to check that. I have 5 2ft flex sections and all produce same result. Thank for the help!
So what I gather is that right out of the box AZL locomotives should not exhibit these behaviors correct? They should run smooth and at a consistent speed and when direction is flipped on power pack they should start moving the other direction.
Welcome to Trainboard. AZL locos should run smooth out of the box, but sometimes the electrical boards get knocked loos, and need to be snapped back in place, and other times the truck wipers might come stuck instead of free springing causing poor electrical pickup. You can check these: http://zscalemonster.com/azl/wiper-tech.htm http://www.zscalemonster.com/azl/video-pcb.htm
And as always with a new Z loco, let it run for a bit in one direction, then the other for a good break-in period.
Note also Atlas (and all others) are "dirty" (oxidized) slightly as shipped so it does need cleaning right off. I use electronic grade alcohol wipes whenever I start running trains.
