SJC posted:Have to agree. One other poster, when this issue first became apparent, proclaimed that for a "cheap" engine, issues are to be expected........a $600+ engine isn't what I would classify as "cheap"............
I believe that was sarcasm by that particular poster.
I have one of these Moguls collecting dust and cobwebs. Very pretty to look at but I want to run it. The longer this it sits, with no info from Lionel, the more I consider ways of getting rid of it - including a full refund.
I'm not sure what your gaining by letting it sit. It doesn't seem likely that Lionel will be suggesting an easy "do it yourself" fix. I think we would have had information by now if that was the case .
If I had one I would at the very least send it in to their warranty dept, but most likely just request a refund.
A refund in your case could be tricky after you dremeled off the brake shoes in an attempt to fix the lurching.
One could always return it and buy it again in the future when and if the issue is resolved. The return shipping eats up a good portion of the preorder discount anyway and its doubtful these will increase in price, most likely they'll go on blowout after everyone avoids them.
............And, FWIW, I pulled my Mogul off the shelf and put it on the track - first time since I got it within a week of it's release. Ran for about a foot and it stalled with the cab light flashing. Back on the shelf it went.
Its not going to fix itself either.
