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Advice needed on an MTH Proto-Sound 3 Locomotive (30-20974-1)

Hello!

Firstly, I run Legacy and know nothing about DCS (except how to spell it )  I do have some Proto Sound locomotives from MTH and run them in conventional mode without issue (usually).

I unpacked a new Christmas locomotive (30-20974-1) to test it this morning and the rear coupler is in the ‘open’ position and will not stay closed.  I can push it closed but it pops open.  Whatever is supposed to keep closed appears to be broken.  I tested it in conventional control, as I do not have DCS and could not fire the coupler with the sequence of transformer controls.  I DID get the PA announcements to work and the front coupler to fire, so I must be doing something right,  but nothing on the rear coupler.  If there is something I am missing, I would appreciate any advice you can give me.

I have contacted the dealer to exchange it but I was hoping my ignorance of DCS caused me to miss an easy fix.  Any thoughts?  I could really use the locomotive tonight at a Christmas function !!!

Thank you,

Dennis

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