My theory, Yes 100 per cent get with Alex, he’s much better than Lionel would be due to proper training: Now take me serious, Pack your Big Boy very carefully in the Original box, then the original Carton, then Place this Carton in a third box with adequate packing, styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap for making sure no damage in shipping. Use UPS ground, place Fragile stickers on the outer Carton. You’ll be glad you did. Insure your Locomotive. When I sell a high end engine, I Triple Pack for my customer and friends here in the hobby.
Alex M is an expert repairman, very good at fixing these highly electronic based engines. Also, Gunrunner John could do the same work. These guys know their electronics, take great care in their work. The reason for triple packing is the fragile front end of this Big Boy. Great Question, Lionel is just being honest, they are not prepared to fix this locomotive. Happy Railroading
