I just took delivery of a new Lionel SD40-2. First time I have been disappointed with a Lionel loco. The kinematic coupler on the front hangs down and the plow hits the rails and catches on the turnouts. In addition they hang over on curves and hit the switch machines. The rear assembly rises up and only I/2 of the coupler stays engaged and the pilot wont re center after coming out of a curve. I hope the dealer will take it back.
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