Hello! here's what I found out... I removed the shell left that short gray antenna wire with the yellow twist cap on.. PERFECT response... all signals work perfect .. (with out the shell off ) I noticed Lionel put hot glue on the edges of the metal side rails where Lionel used it as a antenna I used black tape to cover the inside metal ..But no matter what I do I still have a problem when I put the shell on ..
I'm trying to research what I can use for a antenna by gluing a strip on the inside of the cab
Any suggestions thanks ,....Daniel