I figured the thread would turn into this once any problems are mentioned.
I can't make a broken locomotive half as good as the one I buy from Lionel with a noisy smoke unit motor or rattle sound from the tender, etc. Therefore, I will handle the minor details on my own where possible and I will continue to urge Lionel to find a new company to handle manufacturing. I have nothing further to say on the matter. Che successe successe.