Anyone own a K-line Scale 4-6-6T Tank Engine?

[trainsbob]

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Sekon,

I also have the NYC version purchased from Justrains. There was also a problem with irratic chuffing when the smoke unit was turned on. In case you experience this problem the solution was pretty simple, just the insertion of a Radio Shack diode in the wire leading to the smoke unit. If you experience this problem the repair directions were posted on the OGR Forum back in Feb 2006.

 

Skip

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Skip,

I'm having a similar problem with my KCC Semi Scale Hudson with cruise and fan driven smoke unit.   Would you be able to e-mail the instructions on how to add the diode.  I like the engine a lot but the cruise control has some quirks I haven't figured out yet.  Hopefully, adding the diode takes care of the chuff problem.

Thanks.

Bob

[NYC Fan]

Chris,

 

Check your e-mail.  I sent you a copy of a word document that I created from the posting on the OGR Forum of Feb 27, 2006. Hope this helps. 

 

Skip

[Anonymous]

Skip, I have been running the engine & notice some quirky issues similar to your observations. I am running with a Z4000 (have a CC but not hooked up). When you state "chuffing" not sure if you mean the drivers or the sound. On mine, the erratic running is the same whether smoke is on or off. However, once I turn the Cruise off, the engine runs fine. Strange thing is, the smoke dissapates to almost nothing with Cruise off. With Cruise on, the smoke output is awesome! So without the diode enhancement, it is a trade-off; Cruise on with great smoke output but noticeably erratic running, or Cruise off with no smoke output. I would expect better for $525! Look forward to the feedback & appreciate the help! Chris/Sekon56

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the great info, Skip! Where can I find the "OGR" forum info?

[Jumijo]

A gorgeous locomotive! Best of luck with it.

 

Jim 

[NYC Fan]

Sekon,

I also have the NYC version purchased from Justrains. There was also a problem with irratic chuffing when the smoke unit was turned on. In case you experience this problem the solution was pretty simple, just the insertion of a Radio Shack diode in the wire leading to the smoke unit. If you experience this problem the repair directions were posted on the OGR Forum back in Feb 2006.

 

Skip

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[Anonymous]

Thanks Roy for taking the time to reply. I actually got mine from Just Trains also. Glad to hear that the firebox glow and lit cab are typos, although it would have been nice all the same if it had these.

My engine is running on a flat loop, pulling no cars, and even with 2 traction tires seems to be scidding a lot on the rails. Maybe it will even out with more running.

Thanks again! Sekon56 

 

 

[wrmcclellan]

Sekon,

I have the NYC version. Mine runs fine. Just went out to check it as I did not recall it having firebox or cab lights and it does not. Great sound.

Make sure you have put a drop (very little) of oil on the mechanism and run it a bit. If it does not smooth out you may need to talk to the shop you bought it from. I know that Just Trains where I bought mine are great folks and have a lot of experience with these locos since they bought a lot of the K-Line stock and had to deal with all levels of support since K-Line went under.

[Anonymous]

Just bought a brand new one and cannot find any reviews to answer the following question I have (the JC Command Control 3-rail one). Both the box and Instruction Sheet state that the engine features "Lighted Cab Interior" and "Fire Box Glow." Mine has neither, and so far as I can see into the cab with a flashlight, this is not even possible. I do not see an overhead lite bulb in the cab, but it seems awfully dark for a higher-end loco with 2 seated crew. If anyone has one of these loco's, I would appreciate hearing if they do indeed feature interior illumination and fire box glow. Also, wondering if they like the engine's performance or not (mine's getting off to a bumpy start for a $500+ engine). I am running on a test loop of 0-42 tubular track using a MTH z4000 transformer (maybe those 2 features only work in the Comand Control environment).