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In reading the Lionel sound description of the 2031020 NYC 4-6-6T, it states that there are three speakers in the engine. One in the boiler and two in the tender.  Looking at the video, I see only one speaker in the tender.  Is this another print error in Lionel's description of the engine? Every website describing the engine states it has three speakers.

Sincerely, John Rowlen

@John Rowlen posted:

In reading the Lionel sound description of the 2031020 NYC 4-6-6T, it states that there are three speakers in the engine. One in the boiler and two in the tender.  Looking at the video, I see only one speaker in the tender.  Is this another print error in Lionel's description of the engine? Every website describing the engine states it has three speakers.

Sincerely, John Rowlen

There's no way they crammed three speakers into that shell!  This is obviously brought to you by the magic of cut-n-paste from a description of something like a Vision Line steamer.

@harmonyards posted:

Ted, there’s nothing wrong with the simple worm on worm wheel set up .....be it 16:1 or 20:1 ....Cruise is here to stay, and 99.9% of us are glad about it....buddy, you’re in a minority of minorities....and unfortunately, out of the box, that CC Niagara is the worst engineered pile of poo to ever roam the rails!...you can’t buy one without first having to rip it all to pieces and rebuild the driveline!...and taking it apart...( I’m sure even Alex will attest to this) step1: call all your friends and tell them you’ll be busy for a long, long time.....you got to gut a toolbox to fix that thing....once rebuilt, it’s a good runner....but good golly, don’t use that abomination as an example.....

Pat

Ha! I replaced the gears in a CC Niagara. I got a lot of help taking it apart

And I had to put it back together alone. It took me around 8 hours...maybe a half hour or so trying to make sure where all the screws went. I bought a set of brass gears for the shelf in case I ever was unfortunate enough to see another one.

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My NYC version arrived with the two front ladders broken off. Lionel wants it returned to install a new pilot assembly. I could do it myself, but they don't seem interested in sending the part along to me, despite the documentation I sent them, showing the damage.

Otherwise, the engine seems to be a good runner. Tons of smoke and the whistle smoke is extraordinary!

I repaired the pilot myself, but plan on getting a new one when the part comes available. The epoxy repair looks fine, but the strength of a soldered joint isn't there...

Tom

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@N&W 1218 posted:

Just got my New Army version out of the box last night. WOW! Never seen so much smoke. Pulls the MTH RailKing Army Passenger cars with no problem. I’m very happy, even after reading this thread. If a problem arises later I’ll crack that shell when I have to. 😎

N&W 1218,

    How about posting a video? I did not see one on your YouTube channel.

Thanks

JohnB

@Krieglok posted:

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My NYC version arrived with the two front ladders broken off. Lionel wants it returned to install a new pilot assembly. I could do it myself, but they don't seem interested in sending the part along to me, despite the documentation I sent them, showing the damage.

Otherwise, the engine seems to be a good runner. Tons of smoke and the whistle smoke is extraordinary!

I repaired the pilot myself, but plan on getting a new one when the part comes available. The epoxy repair looks fine, but the strength of a soldered joint isn't there...

Tom

I actually had to send my CNJ in to fix my whistle smoke and the 2 ladders broke on the way back from Lionel.

I just got the replacement pilot, but haven't had a chance to replace it yet. I was just wondering if you had replaced it yet and how much of a pain was it? Just tryin to gauge how much annoyance I am going to get into on my next day off. lol.

My Lionel Legacy 4-6-6T steam engine arrived with one step (staircase) completely broken-off and the other bent and about to fall off. I'm certain the damage originated at the factory. Fixed it with careful epoxy work on both sides but have ordered the pilot part. The attachments between the steps and the pilot are fragile. Do not pick up the model by the steps.

MELGAR

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Has anyone replaced the pilot yet on one of these? I received my NYC the other day and while the steps are both still attached they are bent inwards. I would like to gently pull them outwards but I'm afraid they will snap off. I will probably order a replacement part to have on hand in case that happens. Also, the wire lanyard for my bell appears to be too long and needs to be trimmed and adjusted.

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@Randy_B posted:

Has anyone replaced the pilot yet on one of these? I received my NYC the other day and while the steps are both still attached they are bent inwards. I would like to gently pull them outwards but I'm afraid they will snap off. I will probably order a replacement part to have on hand in case that happens. Also, the wire lanyard for my bell appears to be too long and needs to be trimmed and adjusted.

I'm still waiting to find this out also. I'm not afraid to do the work, but I'm not sure what I have to do to replace it.

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