Gauge Master Combi / Dapol Pannier 0-6-0

[lionwing]

I'm not entirely sure which part of the forum to post this query in so feel free to move it to a more appropriate section if required.

It is also worth considering I am a "newbie"...

After purchasing some track, a Gaugemaster Combi and the Dapol Pannier 0-6-0 yesterday I have set my track on the baseboard to give my a solid visual of what has so far only been visible on a computer screen or printout.

The Gaugemaster Combi has been setup and attached to the track using a pair of Peco Power clips (not sure of the right name for them).  Now with the direction switch on the controller set to "F" and the dial at zero the loco sets off at what I assume it top speed.  Move the direction controller to "R" and the dial has to be moved for the loco to move at a speed relative to the position of the dial.  The latter is what I would expect to happen.  It is the forward motion with no movement of the dial that I cannot understand - 

Can anyone give a few pointers perhaps?

[lionwing]

Ignore me...novice mistake....had the thing wired up wrong!

[Pengi]

Ignore me...novice mistake....had the thing wired up wrong!

We've all been there

[Caz]

Ignore me...novice mistake....had the thing wired up wrong!

We've all been there

Don't tell me, I've made some horrendous mistakes and still do, part of the fun of model railways 

[lionwing]

You know the learning curve of this hobby is fantastic!

I've been involved with PC based  Flight Simulation for nearly twenty years and you never stop acquiring new knowledge there as well!

It is so important when someone new comes to that hobby that they are supported, advised and generally helped with what can be from first appearances quite complex software!

Just like you say...we have all been there!

Thanks guys!

[port perran]

You will have more frustrations along the way but enjoy it.
We've all made stupid mistakes (lots of them !).

[Karhedron]

Despite having modelled for years, I have still managed to wire a short circuit into my current layout that seems to be beyond the wit of man to fix.

Well, this man anyway.   

[lionwing]

Sometimes you have to go back to basics despite years of experience and then if that don't work hit it with a hammer!

[Chinahand]

Glad you sorted your little problem. Making mistakes is an essential part of the learning process and the only rule is 'Don't make the same mistake twice.'

[Rabs]

Not sure about "the only rule"!  I'd put not hitting your models with hammers pretty high on the list too. 

[Chinahand]

Hitting a model with a hammer comes under the heading of 'First Mistake' so the rule still applies. 

[Maurits71]

welcome to the club