Bob Nelson
Jon,
HOpe you get it fixed but you shouldn't be surprised your postwar one still works. Overseas is modern stuff is just not of the same quality. I've noticed this with some other signals I've purchased based on Postwar models.
Mike S.
Maybe you can find a post war part to fit in at a train show and replace the new one. I too have had trouble with new Lionel stuff like switches for O gauge track part # 6-23011 & 6-23010.
Lee F.
I must have got five of the six switches you sent back as mine were all DUDS!!! The first problem to occur was when running a Williams diesel locomotive through the switch, the next problem was a power issue inside the switch-it just went dead even though there was power at the correct terminal. Williams Trains even sent me back an email stating that the switch in question was of bad design. Lionel refused to help me on this problem, Lionel authorized repair shops never heard of this problem so they would not help me.
Went with GarGraves switches and track since then and have put the Lionel switches up for sale. With GarGraves either the switch motor works or it don't work and can be replaced seperately from the switch without taking up the switch from the track layout.
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