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Specific Lionel Train Forum - Pre War, Post War, O, G & HO Scale => Prewar Lionel Trains 1900-1942 => Topic started by: rbsharer on January 03, 2018, 07:11:37 pm

Title: Re: Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915
Post by: jdoran on November 11, 2025, 06:23:45 pm

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There are two metal bars that extend (~1") vertically directly over and above (each side of) the commutator of the motor (shaped like a staple).  The top of the "staple" is an insulator. The black wire to the light is soldered to one of these bars.

Title: Re: Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915
Post by: TrainLarry on January 03, 2018, 09:07:44 pm

Headlights are usually wired directly to the power pickup rollers.

Larry

Title: Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915
Post by: rbsharer on January 03, 2018, 07:11:37 pm

Any resources available for  early Lionel wiring diagrams? I have a NY Central #53 0-4-0 Switcher. I need to know how the front headlight is connected. Mine had no wiring, just the light housing.  --TIA