So I’ve got a ‘95 4-4-2 New York central steam loco #8632 it’s in good shape but when I bought it the smoke unit was cooked. I bought a new one changed it out and it worked for a few days then boom burnt out as well. It’s NEVER been run without smoke fluid in it. I did research on how Lionel mixes their petralatum products and I’ve made my own modified variety of the exact blend with my own scent so yea it’s not lionel but it’s almost indistinguishable from Lionel’s product (at least to me). If anyone can give me some incite as to why this may keep happening I’d really appreciate it. I’m currently on #3 this is th first day it’s been in and I have only run it a few small loops around my seasonal Christmas track for my son. Someone told me to check the colts on the transformer because I was running it on a set of fastrack that came with a newer Pennsylvania flyer set. This particular engine came with old school O-27 in the box. It seems to be alright for now but if anyone can give me information before I tot with it anymore I’d appreciate the help! Thanks guys!
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