Gentlemen,
This past weekend, I was running my Lionel Lehigh Valley northeastern caboose at at train show. After a while, I started smelling a funny aroma coming from the layout. I quickly realized the heat from smoke unit was melting several plastic window inserts. I was sorta surprised by this. I can only guess these smoke units are not designed to operate on higher voltages required on TMCC layouts. Has anyone else had this same problem? I don't recalling the instruction manual warning against use on a TMCC.
Unfortunately, I later checked with Lionel and learned they do not offer replacement windows for these cabooses. So I am needing to come up with another solution. I have provided a photo to show the damaged window inserts.
I thought about purchasing a resin casting kit and creating a mold to make a new part. I am open to any suggestions.
