Hello-
First off, I apologize if this is not the right place for this.
The set I am having trouble with is Lionel’s “NORFOLK SOUTHERN TIER 4 LIONCHIEF SET W/ BLUETOOTH SKU: 1923050”, bought brand new.
The issue is- It sits and idles fine. Sounds and lights all fine as well. But when it is commanded to move, it only moves a few inches then it abruptly stops, lights go out, etc. It then immediately starts up and returns to idle. This cycle repeats ad infinitum. The layout is a simple oval utilizing the 12 pieces of track that came with the set, as well as 4 additional Fastrack straight pieces for a total of 16. It happens with cars attached and as a solo locomotive. I have another set, the New Haven RS-3. That locomotive has no issues on this oval.
The following has been done to troubleshoot, based on things I’ve read here and elsewhere. Nothing has helped.
- Locomotive replaced (under warratny)
- Bluetooth phone app used to bypass the remote control
- Locomotive tested on smaller track layout, works fine
- New Haven RS-3 locomotive works fine on this larger track layout
- Locomotive moved to smaller track and it works fine.
4 amp power supply used instead of the 3 amp it came with, made no difference
Everything I can think of, as far as isolating variables, has been done yet this is still happening. Any thoughts as to what may be happening? Thank you.