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Guys, I've had the same problems with high priced brass steam locos that y'all are having. I think it is hard for manufacturers to QC so many moving part. Break-in is very important to the reliable running issue. I have always had trouble getting steamers tractive effort up to snuff even using rubber traction tires. I don't have the Lionel Challenger, but do have one made by Rivarossi. I've had it for almost 25 years. My biggest complaint about it was the oversized flanges. It had issues when I first got it, but with patience and a little elbow grease it came around.
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