I have the remake 6-32996 Lionel Barrel Loader. Its brand new, I bought it years ago and its been in the closet. So now I'm putting it on my layout and it does not work. The barrels will not move, they just vibrate around on the loading part. Even if I turned the voltage up to 18v and it vibrates like crazy they won't start up the ramp. It actually looks like they are trying to go the opposite direction. Tried the standard adjustments of the vibrator motor distance with no difference.
I remember having a postwar 362 as a kid and it was almost silent and the barrels moved up the ramp no problem.
I took it apart and found this electronic component (I think its a diode, but I'm not sure) Does anyone know what this does? Possibly was thinking it might be bad but I have no idea how to know what replacement to get.
It has some markings on it IN5401 DC or IN540i DC
Again this is brand new, so there is nothing wrong with the ramp or barrels, etc.. I remember the postwar one I had was beat up and still worked perfect and almost silently.
The remake is identical except for this diode.
Any idea are appreciated.
