Lionel Vision Eco Tank Sound Issues

Just a thought (because I have not had this issue with my set) but have you cleaned the wheels and pickup rollers as well? I have found that doing so resolves power interruption issues with sound and lighting systems of  a similar vintage. 

Try turning the volume pots back and forth a few times and let us know.

Doug

Cleaned wheels, albeit they very clean. These cars  have had little use.

Used  Rail Zip  cleaner on pick ups and there seems to be improvement.

I will adjust volume pots and see. I think they were turned all the way up.

Thanks

After making sure it's not the volume pot, I suspect you have oxidation of the contacts on the two chips on the RailSounds board.  I see the exact same symptoms regularly on the modular RailSounds boards.  You need a PLCC extraction tool to pull the two chips up and then reseat them.  That will clear the oxidation from the contacts for a few years.  Do NOT try to remove the chips without the proper tool, you'll crack the socket and that's a much bigger issue.

Any suggestions where one gets that tool, in the event I need to go that route?

Al

Al B posted:

Any suggestions where one gets that tool, in the event I need to go that route?

A

Readily available on Amazon and flea bay for a few $. Used to be hanging on a rack in your local Radio Shack but finding in an electronics  retail outlet is very hit and miss these days. 

Just search for a PLCC Extractor Tool, they go for around $5-6 as a rule.

Thanks. This forum is great resource.

Al