Finally decided to dig out my (and my dad's) old Lionels. I can't believe how much I've forgotten in just 40 or 50 years.
I can't tell if anything works yet including the transformer. However I do think I hear the built in circuit breaker kicking in and out. I figure that I need to start confirming that the transformer works before I look for connection, track, and engine issues.Can someone tell me how to test a Lionel trainmaster transformer (6-4150)? ps: I have no test tools so I would need a layman's approach.thks