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My preorder for a CSX 777 Legacy SD70MAC came about 2 weeks ago. This item is Product # 2233041. Was EXTREMELY excited for this loco! However, when I put it on the track, it’d buzz LOUDLY. So I didn’t keep it on the track for more than a minute

Shortly, I realized that the rear coupler was constantly firing-  it was constantly open and it won’t close(I tried to close it with my finger by applying the normal amount of pressure to close a coupler, no dice).
Any suggestions? anyone ever encounter before? Would a factory be appropriate- such as the one below:

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could try it at the front of a MU/lash-up and see what happens, as well.

I talked to the dealer from whom I bought it- they could fix it but I’d pay shipping. I could send it to Lionel and get an RMA but don’t know how long the wait would be as I’ve never sent anything to Lionel.

Any help/advice VERY MUCH appreciated

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@gunrunnerjohn thank you so much for your help and advice!! I appreciate it and will begin my first Lionel return Asap... also, if I ever would have run it since, I would have made sure the 2 molex in the truck were unplugged from the main boards. Disabling and quieting the coupler.

appreciate the help from everyone in this thread. Certainly know my course of action now!

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