This is a sad story, a newbie getting taken advantage of, spending hard earned money for a perceived fantastic diesel. Either the diesel was equipped with TMCC/Legacy and the buyer was so excited to get home, unpack this beautiful diesel and give it a test run and “Oh” what a Downer…. As someone earlier in this thread said, we’ve all been bitten in some of our purchases. Years ago at a train show in Nashville, 1970 ish, I purchased a Lionel 1656 0-4-0 Steam switcher, with the bell ringing tender, all DieCast. I was so happy. I took this little fellow home, placed it on the track, Gargraves and Gargraves switches, of course it was conventional, I started the engine up and it ran ok until it came to the switch, it just de-railed and fell over…. It did this three times, then I looked under the wheels, guess what, it had a Marx motor with gears down to the bottom of the wheels…. Bummer… The happy ending, my dealer in Nashville, restored this engine to like new for $75. Yes, on big purchases, get a name and phone number, if TCA/LCCA get his ID number… when I sell at train meets, I do not take credit cards, I’m just an individual, but I can take PayPal… I agree with taking a Greenberg price guide, it’s a great reference guide. Good luck and hopefully all will end well. Happy Railroading Everyone (I watched the video, what is the Lionel stock number)
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