Lionel TMCC Acela Repair

@Isaac Schuster posted:

I have an original Lionel TMCC Acela that has been having some issues. On engine 2026, one of the pantographs does not move at all, along with a flicker front light. Car 3403 does not tilt in any direction. Also my ir sensors seem to go in and out of connection. Does anyone know of someone who car repair this set?

Thank you.

Did you purchase the new version B cat pcb boards.  They were available on Lionel’s site.  Also replace any old grease with red and tacky or equivalent.  Q-tip the ir sensors.  Hook one car  at a time and test.  The connections on the couplers are tricky.  If you purchased one I sold a few months ago, the boards have been swapped.  Also heed acelafella on this forum.  He is very knowledgeable.

The contact for the Acela Fella is @choochoopapa.  His passion is Acela repairs.

Also, @Alex M is very versed inside these units. 

@Bryant Dunivan 111417 posted:

Did you purchase the new version B cat pcb boards.  They were available on Lionel’s site.  Also replace any old grease with red and tacky or equivalent.  Q-tip the ir sensors.  Hook one car  at a time and test.  The connections on the couplers are tricky.  If you purchased one I sold a few months ago, the boards have been swapped.  Also heed acelafella on this forum.  He is very knowledgeable.

Does anyone have the part number for this? The Lionel website is overwhelming. 

Here is the pantograph board (Version B).  Currently available for $36.