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I purchased this new genset recently. I decided on Christmas Eve to set it on the track and get it running. I programmed the engine number  in the Legacy remote and the engine horn sounded. When I flip the switch back to run on the engine, the engine starts up, but does not move. You can hear the engine RPM increasing but no movement of the engine. At the same time the cab light blinks.

According to the last page in the Lionel booklet, for 1 blink, it is saying the Main drive motor stalled.   I tried to reset the engine twice  with the Legacy remote, I get the same blinking light and no engine movement.

I assume this new engine has to go in for repair to the dealer I had purchased it from?

Is there anything else I can try to get the engine to move?

Thank you in advance for any information.

Mark

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Mark,

I too had the same problem with my brand new genset. Cab light flashes error code, no movement but RPM increas. You can move the front wheels but the back are locked. Turns out it was a bad rear motor right from the factory.

I called Lionel, they gave me a Return Authorization Number and I sent it out for repair. they said it would take at least three weeks. One week later, it showed up on my doorstep!

It works beautifully!

Kudos to Lionel Warranty repair!

Best,



John

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