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« Last post by MikeW101 on January 07, 2026, 04:36:07 pm »
Three years ago, I purchased a battery-powered Lionel Disney Christmas train. We only use it during the Christmas season, so it has seen limited use. This year, it was running perfectly until Christmas Day when the wheels suddenly stopped working. The sounds and lights still function, but the train won't move. I always remove the batteries for storage and use fresh ones each time.
I contacted Lionel, but they said they couldn't assist. Do you have any suggestions to get it running again, or is it time to consider purchasing a new one?
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« Last post by aaganz on December 29, 2025, 12:18:24 pm »
To all,
I miswrote when I referred to the poor performance with a 90 Watt transformer. I looked again this morning under the Christmas Tree, and see that it is a large 175 Watt transformer running the Santa Fe diesel on 027 gauge track. The engine runs fine, although reversing of the A-B-A + 3 passenger cars is pretty slow!
However, the 175 Watt Transformer really powers my Steam engines and Milwaukee diesel with a full set of freight cars very well!!
aaganz
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« Last post by aaganz on December 28, 2025, 08:54:05 am »
To all,
I found the Reversing Gear Control F/N/R on my Santa Fe diesel. It is a thin lever that protrudes from the bottom of the engine between the two wheel "trucks".
When configured as A-B-A and three passenger cars, it moves very very slowly in reverse. I have a 90 Watt Transformer on a small layout.
Now I need to resolve the horn battery!
Again, thanks for the help!
aaganz
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« Last post by aaganz on December 27, 2025, 04:42:06 pm »
I do not know the age of the Santa Fe diesel, as my (deceased) brother was an avid train collector, and had been acquiring Lionel trains for a long time. The locomotive number is "2343". The side ladder to the cab has 2 rungs. There is a "GM" logo on the side near the aft end of the engine. When I slide over the battery holding plate, there is an imprinted number "2333-20".
I have attached the train set up as an A-B-A configuration under the Christmas Tree. (Dec 2025). The pix failed to upload! Sorry.
Let me know if a closer photo of the engine itself would assist.
Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!
aaganz
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« Last post by SoShoresGuy on December 26, 2025, 12:55:48 pm »
I gave an early 259E set to my daughter. The engine is an early 259E, Red Spoke drivers. I was at her house watching the train set, since it was my Mother's when she was a child. The engine was wobbly when running on the fast track. I thought at first it was due to the zinc pest, but looking further, the front axle was loose in the bushings. I am assuming that the brass bushings are worn after almost a century of use. Replacing the bushings and axle does not seem simple. Does anybody have a simple solution for this?
TIA - Mark
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« Last post by djacobsen on December 25, 2025, 10:04:11 am »
Hello & Welcome to the Forum.
How old is your set? This IS important.
The Santa Fe set has been around for a very long time.
Set number/locomotive number?
Researched the Lionel Trains Workshop sub forum for an answer?
Yes, that 9 volt battery, should be replaced with correct voltage.
Photo's are always welcome.
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« Last post by aaganz on December 23, 2025, 04:28:39 pm »
All,
I see I have 253 Views but 0 Replies!! Can anyone advise on where I should put the posting, or is there another web site or Forum where I should post???
Thanks,
aaganz
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« Last post by GlacierBill on December 21, 2025, 03:31:21 pm »
I just got the HO Polar Express, I switched it to DCC and it seems to work great but, I do not get a the chuff, am I missing something,
Second issue, one of the cars likes to derail it looks like the truck coupler arm hits the screw when coming out of curves, I have taken it off the track and all no more derailments. Anyone have an idea how to fix this.
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« Last post by Mixy on December 18, 2025, 03:26:07 am »
Hi  If you look for inspiration of a new layout or track plan with Lionel O gauge tracks, check the SCARM O-gauge Layouts & Track Plans database, where you will find various Lionel track plans and designs like the one below: The “Back to the Future 5” Lionel O gauge Layout of Adam Large and very detailed layout in O-scale, designed and built with Lionel Fastrack pieces in a dedicated train room and representing some elements from the “Back to the future” movie series. Mixy
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« Last post by mache on December 17, 2025, 06:28:14 pm »
Selling a large collection of 1950 to early 1960s Lionel model trains. I am selling the entire lot. You can view them here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ynrXzOeO-a4bTn_tOdP5QUVl1jJsQFFe?usp=drive_linkThere is a spreadsheet that has a list of all the items (Trains.xlsx). Let me know if you can help and how. Best, -- Mache Creeger In California: (650) 464-5442
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