Wow, thanx for all the responses! I think the red wheel/gear for direction is acting up, I've moved the lever over to either side, to the center, and just off-center. I did get her moving forward on the track a little! The lock-on piece keeps moving, so I'm going to use my jeweler's tools to GENTLY adjust the flanges, to ensure a tighter fit. She is dirty, as are the tracks, so I will be cleaning her soon. I neglected to mention the N-scale my friend has is only one of his set-ups, he has other scales, and even restored a pair of ride-on trains for his grandsons. I will definitely clean everything, gently, and see if that helps. I want a pastel themed winter wonderland for her to travel through, so I'm actually considering painting her to match.
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