K-Line EP-5 repair

[ArtieW]

I ordered a K-Line EP-5, (conventional w/sound), and it just stopped running after six months.Lights work, but I can't get it to run. Where can I get it repaired?
Thanks,
Artie

[tschmidt]

Artie,

Where are you located? Artcraft Toy Trains in Hamburg, NY is a repair center for Lionel. He does sell K-Line products and he may repair K-line. Information and phone numbers can be found at www.artcrafttoytrains.com

Good luck!
TomS

[eZAK]

Sounds like your stuck in neutral Artie!

What have you tried to get it going/

[ArtieW]

Hi, I'm located near Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos, so Hamburg isn't too far. I've always been able to service my own post-war Lionels, and now that K-line doesn't repair anymore, I didn't know where to go. I tried applying power while I cycled the lock-out switch, and nothing worked. I tried turning the cruise control on (I leave it off-my layout is level), and nothing, just the lights stay on. It ran great for about six months, and then just died after going over a switch that it went over a hundred times. I figure a board burned out. I opened up the body, but couldn't see any signs of damage. I feel guilty bringing it to a shop because I bought it direct as a KCC member. There are two excellent shops in Scranton, Gryzbowski's and Scranton Hobby, but again, I wouldn't have a problem if I purchased there.
Thanks.

[eZAK]

I know what you mean Artie, but I think you will not be alone in the 'broken K-line department.'

Give one of them shops a call and see what they say,
You may however be S.O.L. with any kind of warrenty issue, let alone tring to get parts.

Keep us posted.

[ArtieW]

Thanks, all. Will try to get it fixed.
Artie