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So it sounds like it should work better than it does.

Are there different standards of the model around ? this one was bought (apparently very cheaply) in the 1980s

Thanks for the help everyone.

Grant, thanks for the reply. The batteries produce 14V, and hold charge OK. When connected direct to the motor with no speed controller in between it is pretty feeble with about a small half brick of weight behind it. It comes to a stop with no wheel spinning on curve and gradient together. I have f...

I have an Atlas Plymouth that is converted to battery power, and to 0-4-0 16mm/foot. It works on 10AA NiMH batteries and RC, but is very under powered, and is basically useless. The motor looks quite large for something so feeble. Does anyone know a way of increasing the power ? I have an alternativ...

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I have just bought a Cheddar Samson, with no instruction manual. Can anyone suggest where to get a manual?