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"Troubleshooting" a new Proto-N SW9 (image and video)
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<p>I have a brand-new Life-Like Proto-N SW9 locomotive. It runs well, and its slow speed performance seems admirable (I'm a newcomer to the hobby, so take that assessment with a grain of salt!). However, it's loud--at anything other than the slowest speed setting, the unit makes loud grrrrr noise as it tools along.</p><p>Here's the locomotive I'm talking about:</p><p> [img]http://www.ptvavm.com/hold/2007-06-19_DR_23572_SW9.jpg[/img]</p><p>I've captured a short video clip of it in action. I wonder if those of you with a few spare minutes and fast enough internet connection could take a look at it and let me know if this unit is indeed loud, or if it's pretty much par for the course in its class/price range. It's in Windows WMV format, about 6.5MB, lasting just over 1 minute. Thank you in advance for any help.</p><p><a href="http://www.ptvavm.com/hold/Proto-N-SW9.wmv">http://www.ptvavm.com/hold/Proto-N-SW9.wmv</a></p><p>The vide is in three stages; the first one is the locomotive at a slow speed setting; then "normal" speed with the noise; and finally a sky-cam following the engine. </p><p>If it is indeed loud--would this be a design defect, or just a matter of needing lubrication? The instruction sheet says the unit comes pre-lubed from the factory.</p><p>Oh, one final question about the locomotive: Does the rear headlights not work when the unit is moving in reverse? That is, the front headlights are the only functioning ones?</p><p>Thank you again! </p>
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