The direction switch/button on one of my two Legacy Cab-2 remotes stopped working. I have tried using the throttle control (stop the engine, wait a second, turn speed control CCW) and it has worked a couple of times. However, the last time I tried this to change the direction from reverse to forward, the result was the engine, with 20 cars, running in reverse rather quickly - a no-no.
I just called Lionel to inquire about the availability of the reversing switch, to replace it myself. They said that I would need to send them the Cab-2, BUT they do not have the switch, so they cannot fix it.
Is there a way to fix this switch? (So far all I have tried is to remove the cover and spray the switch (tiny hole on the side) with contact cleaner, but this had no effect.
Thanks!
Alex