Greeting all! Longtime lurker, first time poster. Bought a LionChief Disney 50th anniversary set new in 2023 whilst in the park. Was going to just leave in the box, but my youngest daughter convinced me to run it for her. Anyway, literally new out of box....and while it runs, I get no smoke or sound even with the switches on. Contacted Lionel, they told me I'm SOL since it was covered for 1 year from purchase, which past whilst it was quietly sitting in the box . I own quite a mix of prewar, post war and modern stock, and I've had to fix repair alot. So I'm not shy about taking things apart. So I did! Checked the wiring at the couplers, nothing is broken or disconnected. Speaker is good test with known good sound source and it works fine. nothing broken or disconnected under shell. What the heck could it be?? Any ideas?  I Appreciate any input..

Thank you for the reply! We’ve had a lot of fun so far.

That makes sense. I wasn’t sure if I should call it a controller or transformer since it had a separate transformer that plugs into it.

I’ve seen a few transformers pop up on marketplace for reasonable prices. Mainly CW-80’s. That would probably work for a starter layout from what I’ve researched.

Hello,

I just bought a used New York Central Flyer set from the mid nineties that is in great shape. A little maintenance and it’s running beautifully.

The set came with some extra accessories, and my son wants to set up a track with them.

The controller that came with the set 6-12885 does not have accessory terminals, and I don’t want to use the track power. Any recommendations for a dedicated power source for accessories? Something budget friendly?

I’m wanting to keep using the controller that came with the set for now, but will probably eventually upgrade if my son really gets into it.

Let me know!

I purchased the switch used. After months of working fine, I can no longer control switch using remote toggle.

switch is powered from track

Indicator light on switch works
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No light on remote toggle and it no longer activates switch direction

it is not a “command” switch

I swapped out remote toggle to another remote switch that I have and it worked fine - I also tested for continuity from terminal block for wires from remote toggle to the PCB and continuity tested fine

I place train car on out track and switch automatically switched rail from straight to out so motor turning switch seems to be working

Not sure where to continue from here

Thinking about swapping PCB from working remote switch to rule out PCB

Apprecite any suggestions/ recommendations for fix

Tom

Hi Gary
 I see this post is over a month old now, but I will try to help you if I can.  The 6-8111 Came with a "Select-able" Reverse lever.  I have an 8111 myself. It was a bit of a clunker when I picked it up. What I did was put a 2 position E-unit in it. I don't know what number it was, I just had one laying around from an old post war alco engine and soldered it in.  Might have been something like a #101-1. 2 position, short lever.  I just can't say exactly.  Before you start you might want to look for an exploded drawing of the 8111 and get all the part numbers you need. I think I had one around somewhere but not sure where it is anymore. As far as the nylon Gears, they are very prone to wear when put under heavy load. There are replacement gears for it.   It takes a bit of work to do, but if you like that part of it, then it's ok. You may need a wheel puller, not sure. You might find a whole motor truck for it somewhere too like on e-bay or Trainz.com. and change the whole thing out. The cost may be a bit much depending. I would run it for now with light loads and not pull heavy grades under load. Lubricate it according to the instructions. You might be able to find an entire working chassis and motor for it too. Swap the shell.  Brushes for the motor and all that can be found at Trainz.com or Ebay.