2022 version NY Central Atlantic

I'm new to uploading videos to my posts, so I apologize for the numerous redundant copies of the same three videos.

That said, can anyone help with a Lionel service center that can handle these issues?

Thanks in advance, any assistance is appreciated.

@Tman129 posted:

I'm new to uploading videos to my posts, so I apologize for the numerous redundant copies of the same three videos.

All good! Better to have redundant copies than no copies

I don't know much about service centers, unfortunately. But I have this locomotive and it seems to me that it forgets how to pick up signal every so often. I've fixed it once for that and I took it apart two more times to check on wires. It's not too difficult to take apart if you're the tinkering type. I was thinking you could unplug that smoke unit and see if it runs better.

Do you have any TMCC locomotives?

I'm a little nervous about opening a Legacy locomotive. I've done motor & gear cleaning on my PW steam locomotives.

Yes, I have a TMCC RS11 D&H.

I would still call Lionel Service and see what they say.

Peter

TMan, have you tried a reset?  I had a Legacy steamer that had a lot of schytzo stuff going on like yours and a reset fixed it.

Hi Peter, yea I did contact Lionel. They gave me the name and contact information for a repair/dealer about 1-1/2 to 2 hours from here.  They definitely did not want it sent to them.

Hey Sandman, I did reprogram the engine. After I pushed the 'Set' button, the whistle sounded indicating a successful reprogram. Then I shot the video of the engine/tender sitting on the track with a flashing cab light.

Ugh! With this one already a replacement for the original one sent, it's very frustrating especially at the price point of this little engine.

Thanks all. I guess I'll need to either send it in to the recommended dealer/repair center, or drive the 1-1/2 to 2 hours to hand deliver it.

Much appreciated.

Tony

Tony, I wish you the best of luck…..I had a NYC Atlantic tender that would not recognize TMCC out of the box……but recognized my Atlantic recognized my Atlantic New Haven tender fine. Blue tooth control was fine. Luckily, my tender repair has held.

Peter

Probably best not to try if you're not comfortable. Best of luck! I'm curious to find out what is actually wrong. I have a lot less experience than most people here but I couldn't even make a guess at what's wrong based on your videos.

Hey Bill, the repair center says it'll take a couple of months or so for me to get the engine back.

I'll try to update everyone on the issue(s) found.

Thanks again all.