Trouble with MTH Coaling Tower | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Jnrogers47OGR Forum Member

Hey Guys, I bought the mth coaling tower brand new and wired it up. I have the power wires going to an mth z1000 on accessory side (14VAC) which the manual calls for. the control switch goes to the tower and plugs in so there is no way I have it wired wrong that I can think of. When I turned the machine on it has a humming noise and the bucket is getting really hot. It will not open its jaws either. It will go up and down just fine and the hopper doors open but the bucket will not open. Any suggestions? I bought this brand new. Thanks

6/14/206:39 PM

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Lenny JOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

My guess would be the controller. I had to make my own since the original failed early on

Jnrogers47OGR Forum Member

Lenny.J thats kind of what I was figuring too. Thanks

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