Reply to "new trains new electronics so what happens when they fail??"

Originally Posted by rockstars1989:

I know one thing.At least here in Cleveland,It's not parts that is the problem.It is finding someone to work on them.You take a Legacy or JLC engine to any of the local hobby shops for repair,they look at you like you are crazy!Even Lionel does not want to work on them anymore.When they die,throw them out and get a new one just like your TV or refrigerator.Nick

I sent an MTH with proto-3 in for repair, assuming that the best service would be from MTH in Maryland. The repair was made, but it took 5 months to get a board replaced. I should have found an authorized repair center in hind sight - I will next time. I will be retiring in a couple of years and have considered taking the training and becoming an authorized MTH repair center myself if for no other reason than to be able to repair my own engines. Still considering.

9/8/156:43 AM

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