Short on Lionel scout

make sure the truck isn't bent.

Anything bent or loose ??  Can you put a small piece of black plastic tape on the metal to keep it from shorting ??  If it wears just put a new piece on. I have 4 older Scout engines and they are all have two wheel trucks. Do you think someone added the  a different truck ??

If it's a Scout, it shouldn't have a four wheel pilot. They may be the problem. What is the cab number?

Cab # 246X

Here is what I mean ...

That pilot truck tongue is supposed to be attached above the silver front truck bracket, not below.

The truck is definitely assembled incorrectly. Cannot tell from the picture, but the front truck may not be the correct one either. A clear picture of the bottom of the truck would help.

Larry

That is unusual for the pony wheel back to hang down, but look at this photo.:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIONEL...;hash=item485cb62e1c

I'll tell you, if this is listed as a starter set, then it shouldn't be for kids, or adults, due to the pilot wheel back touching the energized center rail!!!!!

This is definitely not a LIONEL design!!

Ralph

here's what it should look like

It looks like the 246X did away with the tried & true postwar design and went rogue with an entirely different design. There is something bent out of alignment on your 246X.

I purchased this set new from Lionel last year and did not modify it ...

Here is another pic.

that's a correct mounting direct from the factory. I had the same problem. you may have to adjust/bend(carefully), the mounting bracket and assembly.

If I remember correctly, I had to take my front truck off and bend it to a position

where it would not hit the center rail.

just a side note, comparing the postwar scout to the new scout is like comparing apples to oranges. for what ever reason they modified and changed the entire structure of the new scout. personally I don't like the new configuration.

Thanks ADCX & Popi, I'll nix the old stuff.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Seems I purchased this set last December so it should be under warranty.

I have written Lionel about this and will post the outcome.

Well ... not a peep from Lionel about this issue since sending the email 2 weeks ago. 

I was working on the xmas layout, a figure 8 this year and I decided to fix it myself. I used a black twist tie and wrapped around the rivet to raise the plate up. Now the lowest point is the rivet which is about 3/16" from the center rail. Here is where is the rivet is I am referring to ...