Here's an update that I share in the event any of you folks may have had similar experiences with this new Legacy steam switcher.
First, I reiterate that, notwithstanding the issues I have had with this steamer, I'm glad I purchased it. I think tethers and drawbars for recently manufactured steamers with all the amazing new features have been challenging for the leading model makers.
Today, I took this steam switcher, which I have named Sally the Yard Goat, out for her maiden run on one of my main line loops. Good news she made it through the entire loop without stalling or taking off like a jack rabbit. The tether plug remained fully seated in the receptacle through all my 031 curves.
Next, I hooked 3 Postwar gondolas with loads to Sally's tender, and started her up. She was doing fine as shown in the video below as she made it through the first few curves. However, watch what happens towards the end of this short video:
Drats! Once again, Sally turns into a jack rabbit! LOL.
Of course, I rushed over to the transformer and shut off the power.
All is not lost, however. I applied the Rick Squeeze, pressing the tether plug very firmly into the receptacle and Sally, again, ran fine, resuming her freight yard duties.
I have more to say about what I did with Sally earlier today, which I will post in a little while. Arnold
