Lionel train won't reverse

Polar Express only runs in reverse ' O Gauge Railroading ...

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Dec 7, 2011 - Polar Express only runs in reverse ... At this time of the year all Polar Express trains are programmed to run North only. ... This would not be so bad on the Strasburg set because half the time, the prototype runs in reverse.

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... trains that i set up around Christmas. The first train, according to the box, is a k-line 0/027 gauge dual motor mp-15. For a long time it has only run backwards.

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I would contact Lionel and see if they can assist, especially as it sounds that it may still be under warranty?
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IfIam correct, the basic Polar Express came with just a whistle. There is an optional coal tender that has a better sound system in it...Whistle bell and steam sound also try reversing the power wires at the transformer or track

Have you checked to see if the direction switch is on? Most Lionel locomotives can be set to run in one direction by turning the direction sequencing off. This is true for the newer electronic direction circuits and the older electromechanical E-units. Sometimes the direction units fail and the locomotive will only go in one direction or sits in neutral. If that is the case, the direction unit will need to be serviced (mechanical type) or replaced (electronic type). Go to Lionel.com for additional information and help.

Are you using the transformer that came with the train set? This has forward, reverse, and neutral available?

You do not specify which Santa Fe steam engine you have, but I am going to guess it's the Santa Fe RTR O27 set...

Here's a link to the manual for it. Go to page 9, read the last paragraph on the page. It may be the answer to your problem


.http://www.lionel.com/media/servicedocuments/71-1900-250.pdf


Hope this helps.

New wire and plugs are available at chuckstrains.com , they can also tell you how to get into it

Have you changed transformers? You can also make a Lionel run in opposite direction by using the throttle control...just go to stop and then to power and then back to no stop and right to power. That often works.