@GGG posted:This is standard gauge so that pickup assembly can be an issue. Does this have anything in the tender or is everything in engine? I believe tender is a dummy. I would remove the center pickup assembly and power directly to the internal tab and chassis frame while in the craddle. If it powers up your issue is the connection between the pickup assembly and the internal tab on the engine. G
Bypassing the pick up was the first thing I did. Have had that problem a few times before. Nothing in the tender, everything is in the loco.
thanks
Steve