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Baldoc posted:

I ran the tests and the coil appears to be the culprit.  I have extra coils from old E-units that look like the same size.  Can one be used as a replacement, or do model train coils vary in voltage and current requirements?

When you say bad, is it open (infinity) or shorted (zero or close to it) ?

If open its likely broken near the connection. Like Tommy says, it can be repaired. 

If shorted it will be obvious with burned insulation. Time to toss it.

Pete

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