I recently acquired The LASER train on Ebay and I am trying to find out more information about this set. This appears to be Lionel at its lowest point, all plastic parts and very cheaply made in 1981. It runs on a DC transformer and 027 track. Does anyone know how much it sold for in 1981? Was it in a catalogue? How did Lionel justify selling this?  I knew what I was getting when I ordered this as I believe the collectability is in its kitschiness and very suspect construction. Was this a rare set and what was the publics response.....Thanks Rich          I am still going thru this set as all the paperwork and 2 plastic play mats are all in great shape! Looking at the 027 track it appears to have never been run. The LASER Train stood for Land and Space Early Reaction Train. It came with a Small Switch engine and 5 cars, all non operating, a Helicopter car, Security car, Missile carring car, Radar car and a trail car.

The two lamps on this signal are wired to flash simultaneously, i.e., both flash on and off at the same time.  What would I need to rewire them so that each bulb flashes alternately?  It's probably a different board, or chip to replace the one that's originally built into the unit, but I don't know what part it would be.  Thank you.

USNDiver
Hello & Welcome to the Forum!

It's wonderful to break out the trains and spread the love of the sound, of the clickety clack as the train goes roundy round.
You were correct in lubing your engine and axles/wheels after years of storage, ALSO you will want to clean your wheels, power pickups and track. That sounds like why you are having to apply full power.
The older trains will suprise you.  l have trains over 100 years old that run as well as when new.  Hopefully your granddaughter might say the same one day if you leave your train to her...

Happy Rails!
dave

I have purchased a new-in-box Atlantic Coast Line Legacy E6 AA Engine. I am hearing an idling diesel engine sound when the train is still but no revving sounds when I throttle up the train. I am operating the train with the LionChief app. Should I get the full sound effects with the app or will I have to use the Legacy Remote to achieve full sound effects?

Hello. I am posting on this forum in hopes of finding a buyer for a large personal collection. Below is a beginning list of what is in the collection. All engines and cars are in excellent condition.

-50 to 75 engines
-250 to 350 individual cars
-30 to 40 light up/moving accessories
-40 other buildings and accessories
-Several bridges
-Many in original boxes
-Multiple transformers
-Complete large O scale layout
-Large # of prewar Lionel trains

Also, complete HO 4x8 layout with multiple houses in handcrafted Oak wood cabinet. Looking for serious buyers who want the chance to obtain a top-of-the-line complete package. Serious inquires can be sent pictures upon request.