Is it just me or are there some engines that cause more trouble than others.
I have 15 postwar Lionel. Apart from 1 E-unit replacement and changing out a stripped worm these all run and run.
I have many modern Lionel, a good few are Lionmaster. Problems have been minor - a pinched wire short, a change of TMCC receiver board, the odd traction tire and screw needing replacement. All of these bought secondhand.
The rest are MTH. The early stuff with no features is bullet proof. I have had a Challenger smoke unit rebuilt (thanks GGG)and a PS1 chip reset. Some of the PS2 stuff has run and run with no issue at all. I have 2 Y6B's, my favorites. one is an old 5v, they just run and run .....but then there are " the three"
PS2 Santa Fe Northern - | great engine but has had regular tether problems X 3 and finally a board issue but since my good pal Paul (VA Golfer) rebuilt it all has been well
Railking Mohawk PS2 - originally 5v. Has been rebuilt 3 times (one was my fault)
Imperial Big Boy - Failed 2 days after purchase - new boards, lighting problem cured (BY GGG),all well until yesterday. Turned on the power (conventional), moved the switch expecting a smooth move to the main. Nothing but "electrical static" from the speaker/tender. One dead engine.Boards I suspect!
Has this happened to you?
MIKE