I tend to agree that it's not running in reverse very often....but at the price point of "all" O Gauge 3-Rail Locomotives these days, they really shouldn't be defective right out of the Box....I too had purchased Lionel's most recent edition of the J with the in-correct stripe color, and again, had an issue right out of the Box with a front Marker Light not working due to a bad LED. Lionel Service sent me a replacement and it was an easy fix, but again, having to remove the Shell on a brand new $1500.00 Legacy Locomotive is not something you expect to have to do...and then, after replacing the LED and selling the Lionel to purchase the latest MTH "J" with whistle steam, and having an issue with the Back up Light....I'm beginning to remember now why I went back to buying "lightly "used" Trains a few years back....Some years ago it seemed just about everything that came out new had to go back for some sort of factory issue....I certainly hope we're not headed back to those days...I understand these newer PS 3.0 and Legacy and Vision Line Steam Locomotives are very complex Locomotives but at $1800.00+ for a Vision Line Daylight, I don't want to have to "pull the shell", or "send it back"...It should be right the first time...Anyone agree..??
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