I just received my first Z scale DC loco and it won't move even though headlight dims and brightens with voltage change. My MRC Railpower 1300 powerpack works fine with my HO scale locos. I bought the loco new from woo woo woo woo woo woo and have just emailed them and AZL for advice/return/refund. Suggestions? Thanks.
Could be the board is out of place. Take shell off and resetting the circuit board will probably do it.
Try resetting the circuit board. Are you using a MRC 1300 that has been modified by micro trains for Z scale use. ( it will have a yellow label on the front that looks like this? http://www.zscalemonster.com/mrc/mrc-mtl-500-195.jpg or a unmodified version? with the black face.? Z scale locomotives run on 8 to 12 volt if you used the unmodified MRC 1300 with out the yellow label and put full power to the rails you may have fried the motor.
Welcome to Z-scale! Rob Kluz is very helpful and friendly! You can also get on the AZL Forum as well to contact him.
The modified power pack has a screw to limit how far you can turn the knob, about 2 o’clock, as designated on the label. Thats the only difference from the factory model.
Hello and welcome to Z! Most likely a slightly loose PCB. They can look seated, but a minor touch can solve the issue. With us shipping in cold weather, we are seeing an increase in loose PCBs. I am not sure who that dealer is that you purchased it from. Also, I haven't received an email yet. My email is sales@ztrack.com Here is another video with tips for the F3s and F7s. Rob
Thanks Rob. As I advised in a private email, I followed the video, reseated the PCB, and the loco now works perfectly. Great customer service!