I will check the 6-83102, 6-83107 and 6-83110 Southern Pacific Cars that just arrived from Train World. So far the rear coupler on the 6-83107 Two-pack Coach Car will not close. The knuckle on the coupler won't go in enough to catch the pin.
I just reached Lionel service and was told to return the cars to the dealer because the couplers and trucks on the second run 21" passengers are different and not interchangeable according to Katie. Lionel does not have replacement parts at this time and cannot guarantee that they will get any repair parts in the future. (I just ordered a second Lionel 6-83107 set from Paul while I pack up my first to return.)
The 6-83110 Sound SP Stations car had to be programmed three times before the Announcements would broadcast. The first and second programming only caused the background sounds to play when activated. My previous Wabash diner did the same thing.
I will open the factory-sealed 6-83102 4-car set this afternoon. I quit in frustration and went to bed last night after dealing with just three of the seven cars.
This morning I returned my new Western Maryland 3-truck Shay to another dealer. The gear started grinding after 15 minutes. the rear engineer axle may be missing a bushing, The axle moves up and down one-quarter inch. When going in reverse, the rear engine truck lifts slightly. Fortunately my old Westside Lumber #10 TMCC Shay runs smoothly, though the sound is old technology.
