I have a Lionel Legacy ES 44AC Lehigh Valley model # 6-38952.
I placed it on the track the other day and when I press the rear coupler to open on the Legacy remote, the coupler doesn't open, but the sound does work like it is opening.
Has anyone out there had a similar issue and what does it take to fix it?
I use a Lionel powerhouse to power the track. The locomotive is not under warranty.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thank You
Mark
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First off, touch the coupler knuckle while you activate it and see if you feel anything like it's trying to open. One thing that's never a bad idea is an engine reset, reprogram the locomotive ID# and see if that helps.
To see if it can open mechanically, you can use a very thin bladed screwdriver and press in the cavity to release the plunger, it could just be stuck or sticky.
If we get much farther, it requires taking something apart. 
Mark, did it work before? If not, maybe it is unplugged. If it did John has great suggestions, IIRC the couplers make some internal noise when operating which you might hear with the sound turned off.
Thanks Gunrunnerjohn and Bobbyd
I was able to open the coupler with a screwdriver. I closed and opened it with the Legacy remote several times since.
So it is working now. Would it be a good idea to put a little oil on the coupler?
Dry lubricant like graphite or the like, don't use oil.
John,
Will do using the dry lubricant.
Thanks for the help this morning.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mark
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