You could try general track troubleshooting:
Is it plugged into wall outlet?
Is transformer voltage turned up?
Are all connections tight?
Test track before placing engine and/or cars on track. Raise transformer voltage gradually. If fuse blows or light dims, check wiring and check track for shorts (see Trouble Spots with Track Wiring).
With cleared track, if engine doesn't run, check for power on track by placing lighted car or caboose on track.
Trouble Spots with Track Wiring
A derailed car truck. If that isn't the case, remove engine and cars from track. Look for:
Nails, screws, metal bits, etc. across the track.
Wires touching between variable voltage and common connections (binding posts, lockons)
With postwar type metal tubular track and ties - Broken or bad insulation between center rail and metal track tie. If necessary check each track section separately with a continuity tester.
Some Home Improvement stores carry the "IDEAL Continuity Tester Item #: 29192, Model #: 61-030 $2.97
With Trouble clear, place engine and cars on track one at a time and apply voltage after each addition. Engines and cars can have a short.
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