<p>Replace or reset the rubber bands on the wheels. This trick works on the 80s era trains so should work here too.</p>

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2017-09-21T07:32:32.307Z
If you can't find any LEGO rubber bands, normal hair rubber bands will work too - cosmetic stores sell a bunch of different sizes to choose from!
Nita
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Tom Chiverton
<p>I have the Cargo train 60052, it's only around a year old and lately I've found on starting it (on both straight and curved track pieces) it isn't moving, the wheels seem to skid on the tracks and I have to give it a little nudge to get it going, even then it tends to stop further down. </p>

<p>I'm wondering if this is an issue with the tracks or the wheels? </p>

<p>I have taken them off and tried wiping them and 'rotating' them but no luck. I have looked online but haven't found any resolution, can anyone help me? :)</p>

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2015-12-26T14:14:46.427Z
Can you check if the motor bogie's wheels still have rubber bands on them? These bands are giving the train traction - you might want to either clean the wheels or find new rubber bands to put around the wheel to see if this helps.
Phil B.
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How can I stop the LEGO Cargo train 60052 wheels from skidding on track?
Tim
# How can I stop the LEGO Cargo train 60052 wheels from skidding on track?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-12-26)

I have the Cargo train 60052, it's only around a year old and lately I've found on starting it (on both straight and curved track pieces) it isn't moving, the wheels seem to skid on the tracks and I have to give it a little nudge to get it going, even then it tends to stop further down.

I'm wondering if this is an issue with the tracks or the wheels?

I have taken them off and tried wiping them and 'rotating' them but no luck. I have looked online but haven't found any resolution, can anyone help me? :)

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Can you check if the motor bogie's wheels still have rubber bands on them? These bands are giving the train traction - you might want to either clean the wheels or find new rubber bands to put around the wheel to see if this helps.  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2015-12-30. Score: 5

Replace or reset the rubber bands on the wheels. This trick works on the 80s era trains so should work here too.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: If you can't find any LEGO rubber bands, normal hair rubber bands will work too - cosmetic stores sell a bunch of different sizes to choose from!  

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