M. Mitchell Marmel posted:(nods) What sort of transformer are you using? Might want to check the output to ensure it's not overvoltage-ing.
Mitch
Its my "bench" transformer a Lionel 1053 60 watts. I think the horn diode is shot as that don't work but I measure the output at about 16 VAC max. Other engines run fine with it I just did a 2343 F3 Diesel and a few other steamers it works fine.