Lionel Polar Express Berkshire Locomotive will only go in reverse

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Please make sure that the wireless controlloer power switch is set to "on." Please also give the train a new command. If it does not start to run, either your engine or remote need repair and you would need to reach out to Lionel by calling 1 (586) 949-4100.

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Make sure the batteries are in the right position in the battery box .....The springs are the (-) negative flat end of a AA battery...Compress the spring with the flat end of the battery and push the nipple end (+) into the battery box...it should snap right in....There should be an on-off switch on the locomotive as well..............

There are different versions of the Berkshire 2-8-4 locomotive that comes with these sets and the process of activating chuff sound on them varies depending on which version of locomotive you have.So in order to help you I need to know which one it is. Do you have the model number of your set?

A Lionel 1130 is a "Scout" type locomotive....they are not particularly valuable even to collectors. They were a part of the low end starter sets Lionel made. Now if you had a similar vintage 736 Berkshire or a 681 or 682 Turbine they are worth considerably more.

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.

both trains only go backward - Classic Toy Trains Magazine

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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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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

Please go to the Lionel WebSite and type:

73-1960-250 in to search. This is a PDF file for the Polar Express which was released by Lionel in 5/05. You can also go directly to: http://www.lionel.com/media/servicedocuments/73-1960-250.pdf

You may have to check if there is power to the heating element. You can also check to see if there is too much fluid. You can also put the engine in neutral and tap the chimney hole a few time to kind of "prime" the smoke unit.

Did you check the reverse switch? Be sure that it is turned ON. If your locomotive still will not run, check that there are no fibers wrapped around the wheel axles or any exposed gears. If none of these fix the problem you will need to take your locomotive and tender to a Lionel Service Station.

indicates a dead short to ground in the smoke unit that is overloading the transformer
replace/repair the smoke unit