11/7/14

How To Fix GeoTrax Train Engines That Don't Move

I Moved This Fix-It Post


Due to the popularity of this post, I decided it was best to move it to my main GeoTrax site.

You can now find the solution you were looking for here.

25 comments:

  1. That #3 worked! I'll be damned! Thanks!

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    1. Is that crazy though?! Glad it worked for you.

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    2. That is awesome. #3 definitely worked. Ty so much for the advice.

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    3. That is awesome. #3 definitely worked. Ty so much for the advice.

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    4. Do the lights on the remote control light up

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    5. To be honest, I've never stopped to look at that. If the remote makes sounds, then you know it's working properly.

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  2. I have to say. Wow! We've had our Geotrax Christmas train for about 7 years or so. We pulled it out tonight and put in new batteries like always. But this year the engine just wouldn't run. I pulled up your article and after being sceptical...3 slams later the engine came to life! Thank you so much! My kids are so happy.

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    1. Another skeptic converted! ;)

      Thanks for your interest and comments.

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  3. This fix worked for my Geotrax Christmas in Toytown train! I used a hammer and tapped the bottom of the train car.

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    1. Interesting twist. I never thought of using a hammer. It probably works just as well as slamming and would be a lot easier on the fingers.

      Thanks for sharing.

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  4. i was very skeptical, but tried step 3 and sure enough...fixed the geotrax engine. Thank you kindly sir for sharing!!

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    1. I understand. I felt the same way the first time. Glad it worked for you!

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  5. First win for 2016! Sounds and lights only after a long period of storage for our 3 units. I thought it was very strange that they would all have the identical problem even after putting in brands new batteries. Anyway a quick Google search and a bit of banding... Two of the trains came back to life by being tapped together, side to side. The third required a bit more convincing with a hard cover book!

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    1. Getting creative now, I see. Fixing two trains with one slam. Nicely done!

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  6. You are fantastic! Thank you for this "complicated " fix! I've got 5 engines running now! Happy Mom!

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    1. Five engines! Wow, you must have quite the collection! Thanks for sharing your successes. Enjoy.

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  7. Any ideas on one that has no sounds on the remote, but the engine lights up?

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    1. To me that sounds like a dead remote. There are ways to test that with the right electronic gear, but it's probably easier just to fine a new remote.

      Which engine is this for? I do have a few remotes available at GeoTraxPacks.com.

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  8. WOW!! You just saved me $$$$$$ Thank you sooo much!! my Wife and boys are Happy!! Merry Christmas!

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  9. Thanks!! Crazy it worked for 2 out of the 3 engines!! My kids are so happy!

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  10. I have 2 trains. They each light up and the remotes work, but the wheels just don't spin. Please help

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  11. Click the link at the top of this post to see a possible solution.

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    1. Tried all 3, 1 engine seems to now work on its own without the remote . The other 2 light up but wheels are not turning

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    2. Just keep trying. Most of the time it works, as you can see from the comments on the other site. Sometimes you just have to give up.

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  12. Wow #3 worked in 2020. Crazy

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