This is my first LC+ purchase, and overall I really like it. Nice detailing, heavy/solid feel, front and back electrocouplers are awesome. I do have a couple issues out of the box that I need some advice on:
1. the smoke fan makes a high pitch whirling sound. Is there an easy fix for this? I'm guessing a little lubrication, but where? and how do I get to it?
2. The headlight doesn't work 99% if the time. I have seen it flicker on breifly going around an 031 curve, but it mostly doesnt work.
3. the wire tether between the engine and tender seems a little long for the space, causing the wire to push down on the drawbar and create a short when the engine passes over any track that isnt perfectly level
I have no problem opening up a postwar locomotive for fixing/repair, but I am a little cautious about opening this one up. I'd rather fix it myself, but do I void a warranty (for a potentially bigger issue downt the road) if I open it up? I did purchase it new from a forum sponsor last month, but it came out a year or two ago. Other than a loose wire or two, what am I looking for? Thanks in advance.
