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Post War vs Modern Locos Power Needs? Post War vs Modern Locos Power Needs? inoutupdownbackforth · December 07, 2017, 11:45:13 pm [/size]Hi, a grandpa here that is able to setup his 1960's Lionel 2065 Hudson set. Have KW transformer. During 1990's bought K... 2 Replies · 2136 Views Started by inoutupdownbackforth on December 07, 2017, 11:45:13 pm	2 Replies 2136 Views	January 22, 2018, 08:33:35 pm by inoutupdownbackforth
Needing your knowledge Needing your knowledge James C · October 02, 2017, 11:11:21 pm Hello all! My name is James and I live in Monterey CA. I recently got some trains that are the ones my Dad played with when he w... 5 Replies · 3390 Views Started by James C on October 02, 2017, 11:11:21 pm	5 Replies 3390 Views	January 15, 2018, 11:40:19 am by 70gtvert
Fastrack switch problem Fastrack switch problem Flynhi · December 30, 2017, 08:21:17 pm Santa brought my grandsons a Polar Express set last which was great. This year Santa brought some accessories, more track and a... 1 Replies · 2476 Views Started by Flynhi on December 30, 2017, 08:21:17 pm	1 Replies 2476 Views	December 30, 2017, 11:01:49 pm by TrainLarry
Newbie connection question! Newbie connection question! Gamera · December 22, 2017, 08:48:23 am Hi all! I mis-posted this in a different thread, JUST noticed this Beginner's Q&A forum, sorry! Below is my question, minus the ... 1 Replies · 2065 Views Started by Gamera on December 22, 2017, 08:48:23 am	1 Replies 2065 Views	December 22, 2017, 10:02:45 am by TrainLarry
new Pennsylvania flyer won't smoke new Pennsylvania flyer won't smoke dave96708 · December 20, 2017, 09:06:53 pm just got our first Lionel train and we can't figure out how to make it smoke. I added 8 drops of fluid and ran it (with the smo... 1 Replies · 2455 Views Started by dave96708 on December 20, 2017, 09:06:53 pm	1 Replies 2455 Views	December 21, 2017, 08:25:11 am by TrainLarry
soldering irons soldering irons Hogtales · November 02, 2017, 06:14:04 pm Hello everyone,This is my first post/question...Any recommendations for manufacturer and wattage soldering irons. I'm new to the... 1 Replies · 1194 Views Started by Hogtales on November 02, 2017, 06:14:04 pm	1 Replies 1194 Views	November 02, 2017, 08:30:52 pm by TrainLarry
I want to display a non-powered loco on a siding. I want to display a non-powered loco on a siding. weberwabash · October 22, 2017, 09:20:33 pm New member and new to model trains. 71 yrs and excited as a kid. My small layout is wired to run one o guage loco at a time. I w... 1 Replies · 1783 Views Started by weberwabash on October 22, 2017, 09:20:33 pm	1 Replies 1783 Views	October 23, 2017, 11:11:17 am by TrainLarry
Need some help Need some help New guy · September 15, 2017, 05:16:37 pm Hello i am new, someone can help me to identify this mess and clarify me how much can cust this set .Thank you very much. [ Att... 0 Replies · 1005 Views Started by New guy on September 15, 2017, 05:16:37 pm	0 Replies 1005 Views	September 15, 2017, 05:16:37 pm by New guy
newbie looking for guidance newbie looking for guidance wjulaxer13 · August 31, 2017, 11:14:28 am I was just given a variety of mostly pre war Lionel equipment including 384E, 384T, Vanderbilt streamlined loco, even an HO Lion... 1 Replies · 1271 Views Started by wjulaxer13 on August 31, 2017, 11:14:28 am	1 Replies 1271 Views	August 31, 2017, 10:36:53 pm by TrainLarry
Lionel Legacy System Lionel Legacy System adriancuff647 · August 01, 2017, 01:23:48 pm I'm thinking about buying the Lionel Legacy System to have several trains at once but I only have one issue? How do you connect ... 0 Replies · 1013 Views Started by adriancuff647 on August 01, 2017, 01:23:48 pm	0 Replies 1013 Views	August 01, 2017, 01:23:48 pm by adriancuff647
Need Help Running several trains at the same time Need Help Running several trains at the same time adriancuff647 · July 28, 2017, 10:10:17 pm Hi my name is Adrian and I started doing model railways a month ago. I chose O gauge and I run Lionel fast track since it is ver... 0 Replies · 1160 Views Started by adriancuff647 on July 28, 2017, 10:10:17 pm	0 Replies 1160 Views	July 28, 2017, 10:10:17 pm by adriancuff647
Hello everyone... New guy with a box of stuff Hello everyone... New guy with a box of stuff Meridian_Mike · July 20, 2017, 07:41:54 am Hello everyone,I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Mike Turner and I live in Meridian, MS. I recently got a box of Lionel tra... 2 Replies · 1343 Views Started by Meridian_Mike on July 20, 2017, 07:41:54 am	2 Replies 1343 Views	July 24, 2017, 06:45:50 am by Meridian_Mike
track track TroutAndTrains · July 08, 2017, 04:41:06 pm Just getting back into O gauge, again, after many years in HO. Which is better, at least initially, Fastrack or Atlas? 1 Replies · 1947 Views Started by TroutAndTrains on July 08, 2017, 04:41:06 pm	1 Replies 1947 Views	July 16, 2017, 08:15:21 pm by Chiefmcfuz
Lionel 13098 I inherited info Lionel 13098 I inherited info jcross187 · April 16, 2017, 07:31:44 pm I inherited a Lionel 13098 and have someone asking me to sell it to them. I do not want to get ripped off, need money to pay med... 0 Replies · 1350 Views Started by jcross187 on April 16, 2017, 07:31:44 pm	0 Replies 1350 Views	April 16, 2017, 07:31:44 pm by jcross187
Type S80 Transformer on a FasTrack system Type S80 Transformer on a FasTrack system Hanks132 · March 20, 2017, 05:08:37 pm My first post! I got a LionChief Fastrack O gauge (6-30233) last Xmas and have added just the figure 8 tracks but want to add m... 0 Replies · 1125 Views Started by Hanks132 on March 20, 2017, 05:08:37 pm	0 Replies 1125 Views	March 20, 2017, 05:08:37 pm by Hanks132
KW Transformer KW Transformer NDJD · March 16, 2017, 08:07:28 pm I have a KW transformer attached to fast track. I have a Santa Fe 2343 with B car and the four passenger cars. The connector wir... 1 Replies · 2252 Views Started by NDJD on March 16, 2017, 08:07:28 pm	1 Replies 2252 Views	March 19, 2017, 09:32:47 am by zirbel227
'New' Lionel FM Trainmasters Derailing 'New' Lionel FM Trainmasters Derailing DJPODS · January 24, 2017, 09:00:15 am Over the last several months I purchased (new) the following six Lionel FM Trainmasters:Virginian 6-8950Southern Pacific 6-8951C... 0 Replies · 8214 Views Started by DJPODS on January 24, 2017, 09:00:15 am	0 Replies 8214 Views	January 24, 2017, 09:00:15 am by DJPODS
New 2-8-2 Mikado Steam Lionel Locomotive Squeals New 2-8-2 Mikado Steam Lionel Locomotive Squeals Mimi0814 · December 26, 2016, 10:27:01 am New Lionel 2-8-2 Steam Locomotive squeals when running forward, not backward. Put oil on spots where manual says to oil. Beginne... 0 Replies · 1145 Views Started by Mimi0814 on December 26, 2016, 10:27:01 am	0 Replies 1145 Views	December 26, 2016, 10:27:01 am by Mimi0814
Need help wiring an old Train Master Type TW transformer Need help wiring an old Train Master Type TW transformer GWMaloof · December 07, 2016, 04:21:17 pm Just received an old Train Master transformer that has 7 lugs in the back. Can anyone give me a hand or maybe a connection to a... 1 Replies · 2988 Views Started by GWMaloof on December 07, 2016, 04:21:17 pm	1 Replies 2988 Views	December 17, 2016, 05:34:14 pm by TrainLarry
Bus/feeder question Bus/feeder question jwimsett · December 12, 2016, 08:11:08 am Good Morning,I have a quick question about installing a few feeders to my son's fastrack layout. Currently I have a track laid ... 0 Replies · 1448 Views Started by jwimsett on December 12, 2016, 08:11:08 am	0 Replies 1448 Views	December 12, 2016, 08:11:08 am by jwimsett