TrueBlast 2 - Problem?

[MB425]

Picked up a 671 turbine a few weeks ago from Justrains. The whistle originally was loud and full. Last week, I ran it and when I blew the whistle, it was pretty much inaudible. Once I killed the power and then reapplied power, it worked fine. Today, I ran it and it sounded quite lower in volume once again and as barely audible over the track noise and other trains.

As anyone heard of this problem? I hope I don't have a bad sound board. The bell seems to work fine. I'm using the recommended transformer (MTH Z1000).

Thanks!

[CandO]

Have you opened it up to see if it may be just a loose connection? Maybe the wire connector isn't pushed in fully. Just a thought.

I hope you figure it out.

[MB425]

CandO - Thanks for the reply. I have yet to open it up to have a peek since the issue has yet to pop up again and I've put a good amount of run time and whistle blowing on it these past few days. I may open it up but if not, I will wait until it happens again.

Thanks again!

[MB425]

The problem showed up again and I then called Bachmann and spoke to a GREAT service guy. I can't remember his name but after we talked over my issues with my 671, we spent a good 10-15 minutes just talking trains. This guy really was terrific. Now I wish the people with at the Apple store were just as good  (I'm also experiencing issues with my computer).

Speaking of my issues, I've opted to send the engine and tender back to Bachmann. It is something I would rather NOT do, but I hope to either have a new sound board (that is what the tech and I figured the issue was) or a new tender. I had to make numerous modifications to the engine so I HOPE the engine isn't replaced as I do NOT want to make those mods again. The mods I did were not customization but modifications to the wiring (shortening wires, moving them, etc) as if I didn't do it, I would have even more issues than I do now.

All in all, I hope this one comes out okay. Thanks for the help.

[DominicMazoch]

Now, when will the TB II for diesels come to my dealer?  Are they:

1.  Stuck on a ship waiting for a slot at Los Angeles or Long Beech?
2.  Stuck on the Sunset Route?
3.  Stuck on IH-95?

Now i want to place this in a PA A unit dummy.  There is a quick disconnect on the wires gong to the headlight.  Can I use the connect to power unit, and attach to door with doubles sided tape?

Thanks!

[3rail]

Hi Dominic,

They have been in stock for about 2 weeks and have shipped to the distributors.  I do not know the in-stock status of individual dealers.

You will have to splice into the power leads to install in the dummy A.

Regards,

3rail