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Lionel Post war engines
Thanks for the response. Both are quite heavy being die cast engines and both have "magnatraction" so being light should not be the issue. -
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Lionel Post war engines
I have an "o" gauge diesel # 2032 and a steam engine #646. Both of them run well but I cannot get good traction with them. They are hard pressed to pull more that 7 or eight cars without significant wheel slippage. And this is on th flat. I have cleaned the wheels and removed a lot of residue... -
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engine ring
engine reversing Thanks for the response. What is a good way to clean the wheels and pick ups? -
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engine ring
On my post war Lionel engine, # 1862, whenever the engine crosses a contol track or a switch it reverses. Anyone have an idea as what to look for? Thanks: Vic -
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Miniature switches
Flip Flop Don: Thanks for the offer. I am in worse shape than you. I am just getting started but thought it would be easier to wire the control panel as i wire the switches. But in any event, I have plenty of time. Vic D -
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Lionel Trucks
I am having trouble with the power pick up shoe on one of my Lionel trucks. I cannot figure out how to remove the shoe without destroying part of the truck. Can anyone help? Vic D -
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Miniature switches
Guys: Thanks for all the good info. However, not being an electronics guy, can anyone help me understand what that schematic provided by thumsup is saying and where do I get the parts. I need help understanding the symbols and how to size them if they need sizing. the resistor I can handle bu... -
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Miniature switches
Guys: Who can better explain a Flip Flop and where can I get them? Also I will be using them on a Lionel O gauge setup which is AC. The noted concern with AC, using a series diode, how do you size them, if you do, and can anyone provide a drawing how to wire the whole thing? I'm great at... -
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Miniature switches
Don; I am also looking for some LED's that I can use on a "control panel" to show what position the switches are in as well as indicate function of other accessories. The have to responde to and say on with only a momentary voltage. Any suggestions? vic D -
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Miniature switches
Don: Thanks for the reply. I am located in Michigan just south of Detroit close to the Ohio line. Do you have an internet address for your source Or a phone number? Vic D -
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Miniature switches
I need a source for miniature switches. I tried the internet but too data. Anyone help? -
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ZW transformer rebuild
Jim: I mean the rollers. There are four rollers, one for each voltage controller that roll accross the secondary field. They are made of carbon and wear flat spots on them. I need to replace them but I don't want to take the trans former apart if I don't have to. Vic D -
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Reverse unit
I need a reverse unit for a Lionel diesel #2032. Can anyone help? -
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ZW transformer rebuild
I need to change the rollers in my Lionel ZW teansformer. Any tricks or problems I need to be aware of? Any help will be greatly appreciated, I have never worked on a transformer before. -
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ZW transformer rebuild
I need to change the rollers in my Lionel ZW transformer. Any tricks or problems I should be aware of. Any help will be greatly appreciated, I have never worked on a transformer before. Vic D -
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J.L. Cowen's Postwar Lionel Trains
Is anyone familair with Cowen's O-gauge Reference Manuals? If so, what do you think of them as repair guides and for sources for repair/replacement parts. I am especially interested in parts for accessaries.