So I bought a ZW L for my layout to replace the ZW C with the bricks due to the L having the volt and amp meters and 200 speed steps along with really liking the looks.
Well 3 weeks in to using it the D channel went out and would not put out more than 15 volts for a short burst and usually hovered around 11.5 volts regardless of the amp load, in my layout either 2.5 or 5 amps depending on the track. The L would suddenly not run a open frame motor tinplate engine and the volt meter background lighting would dim and brighten. Did this even disconnected from the layout and still acted the same.
Called Lionel and they took care of me so off it went today. Good thing I have not completely removed the ZW C bricks from underneath the layout. I must admit I am really disappointed that another Lionel product I have bought is defective but nothing I can do now.
So, has anyone else had a failure of the ZW L? What was the failure, in known, and what was the eventual fix/solution?
Please do not bash Lionel, overseas manufacturing, quality control, or inject politics into this thread. I am simply curious to see if there are any common issues of if I am just continuing my "normal luck."
