My geotrax train will only go backward - Fisher Price Geotrax Remote Control Timbertown Railway Train Set

Tried smacking the train on the concrete, didn't work. Then I smacked one side, then the other, the wheels started turning like a charm. Getting the train set up for my 3 year old grandsons visit. One happy grandma right now.

from experience, is there hair wrapped up around the wheels? Otherwise, I would test the batteries. sorry not much more help on this.

According to the Instruction Manual it requires 6 AAA batteries, you will need a Phillips screwdriver to access the panel where you must replace it.
The remote controller and the engine need batteries.
Engine
• Locate the battery compartment on the back of the Engine. • Loosen the screws in the battery compartment door with a Phillips screwdriver. Lower the battery compartment door and insert three "AAA" (LR03) alkaline batteries. • Close the battery compartment door and tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not over-tighten. • If this product begins to operate erratically, you may need to reset the electronics. Remove the batteries and replace them in the toy.

Aha! I found this on another forum and it worked for me!

I had some luck using a trick I read on the yahoo geotrax group.
Make sure you have good batteries and hold the controller in the forward movement position. Then run the train forward repeatedly on a surface with friction (I used my pant leg). I got two old trains to work again, and I'm hoping to fix one more.

The theory is that this works because it uses a magnetic coupling instead of a direct drive.

It only took me one super gentle swipe across my leg! Better than smacking/bashing them because that can knock wires loose and stuff. Hope this helps everyone! :D

Hello dot2607, if you took it apart and seen it disconnected at the soldered point on the little green circuit board then you can get a solder gun and solder it back. If you assume that this has happened then you can take it apart by unscrewing the bottom of the train and pull the body frame of the train off very gently. Make sure not to pull to hard because if its not broken the soldered wire can be pulled off of the circuit board when you open it. You can test it after to see if the little red light turns on located on top of the trains body frame. Wallah!!

Yes! Thank you! Holding the remote in forward and running the train over and over worked! It took me a few tries, and finally I did it for about 30-40 seconds continuously, and it worked!!!! Thank you!!!

I had the same problem with two of our three engines. I read somewhere that you can get them running by hitting the side of the engine against a hard surface. I can't believe it... IT WORKED! I guess the motor gets **** and hitting it will get it going. All three engines are working now.

Hi.

You need to contact Fisher Price customer service page:

##Customer Service - Fisher-Price

If they cannot fix the problem, contact Mattel customer service, that is on top of FP:

Mattel

I had the same problem with two of our three engines. I read somewhere that you can get them running by hitting the side of the engine against a hard surface. I can't believe it... IT WORKED! I guess the motor gets stuck and hitting it will get it going. All three engines are working now.

Go to link below for some layouts.

http://www.fisher-price.com/fp.aspx?st=5750&e=tracks

http://www.flickr.com/groups/geotrax/pool/