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My Thomas 6v Ride -On Train works, but VERY slow. It sounds like its really struggling to go. I have TWO fully charged batteries so I know its not the battery. Everything else on it works great (music/light). What could the problem be/is it fixable?

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It sounds to me like your battery needs to be replaced. The batteries lose their ability to hold a full charge after some time (especially if they've sat for a long while without a charge). You can get the battery tested at a trusted shop, but it might be more econimical to just replace the batteries with fresh batteries and see if that solves the problem. New batteries will charge much better and hold the charge much longer.

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romney2012

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  • Posted on Jul 22, 2009

SOURCE: Thomas Train

It might need a new wire connection to the motor.
I would contact
http://www.shopjandl.com/
They help me with my ride on toys.
hope this helps

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 07, 2010

SOURCE: need Diamec 6V 4.5AH battery charger for Thomas the Train

For get the original over priced battery. You can purchase the same battery from the MFG! $8 and you can pocket the $60+ RIP-OFF

http://www.ebattery.com/Medical-Device/Diamec_DM64_BUP1013.html

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 04, 2011

SOURCE: have lost charger 4 ride

Hi,

It looks like the charger has a specific plug terminated on the end so I would suggest buying the manufacturers replacement part. It can be purchased in the UK from the below links for around £35 or slightly cheaper form ebay but from a seller in the USA (third link below).

The charger model number is MECB0037.

http://totcars.co.uk/detail.aspx?ID=848

http://www.pedalpusherslimited.co.uk/pedalscat/peg-perego-replacement-6v-charger-p-515.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220796543022

Hope this helps.

adamfjeld

Adam Fjeld

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  • Posted on May 04, 2012

SOURCE: thomas train shows as fully charged however when

the music is run by three aaa batteries so that will work no matter what, did you reconnect the battery to the vehicle after charging it

adamfjeld

Adam Fjeld

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  • Posted on May 04, 2012

SOURCE: need a battery charger for thomas the train ride

you can get one on ebay for about $6 shipped, just look for a 6v1a sla charger

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