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« Last post by James M on November 15, 2024, 01:09:38 pm »
I figured since this is my first post here I start with a smaller project like my 3461 operating log car. I get a lot of my trains at train shows including the 3461 and it used to work very well, now it’s not showing any sing of life. Tried my postwar operating milkman cars and they work fine as well as trying multiple tubular O Gauge operating track sections, still the 3461 operating log dump car won’t dump any logs. The wires look good and the solder joints look good. I don’t know if there’s anything else that I missed or to check for as far as troubleshooting it.
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« Last post by Elvisp34 on November 10, 2024, 05:06:27 pm »
So I recently decided to try out O scale for my newest layout ,( all previous layouts have been HO scale) I'm using all lionel post war track and accessories. I'm having problems with where I should put the insulator pins on my turnouts. I have about 12 turnouts on the entire layout and can't find any YouTube videos that address the exact issue in facing. I have a couple spots on the layout where I hav two turnouts back to back facing opposite directions and im not sure where to put the pins on the two. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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« Last post by CyberNZ on November 07, 2024, 01:36:36 pm »
Hi we based in New Zealand so can not get replacement parts here.
We bought a Winter Wonderland Express RTP Train Set (7-12086) last week and were so excited to put it under our tree. Yes we put our tree up in Nov so we can have holiday cheer for much longer.
The train works great but there is no smoke. This is Vapour Smoke so only needs water. I contacted Lionel, only to be told that they can not help in NZ. The person who sold it to us has no more and had imported it so do not want to just give it back as for this one issue the train still works.
I need to know if anyone has had this issue or can help me troubleshoot it to get it to work. I do have some technical skills so could open it to see if there is an issue but would like to know if anyone else has done this before I do.
All help welcome.
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« Last post by jp on November 06, 2024, 07:33:42 am »
Hi, I recently acquired my dad's old lionel train set, he passed a few years ago and this set was up in the attic. It will be a week or so before I can unpack it all (I'm traveling) but I did pull out a 1936 catalog and some instructions. Also a transformer. Any info. is appreciated! I'm at level zero here!
* I can't seem to reduce pic size enough for this site to accept them, I reduced to 20% twice and they are still too large.
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« Last post by woolln on October 22, 2024, 04:24:14 pm »
Hi all, I'm looking for the 2010 release of a LIONEL VISION 6-28320 Canadian Pacific LEGACY Evolution Hybrid Diesel # 9860. Slim chance I realise but I thought worth a shot. Please message me if you have one with details. https://www.lionel.com/products/canadian-pacific-legacy-evolution-hybrid-diesel-9860-6-28320/
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« Last post by mtnman1 on October 07, 2024, 03:00:47 pm »
Hi Ron
Space constraints are the biggest problem to any model railroad. We'd all love a bigger layout than what we have! LOL
Buying a set is probably the cheapest way (as you said ) to get everything including the transformer which can be a big cost individually. If you do buy a set and all of the rolling stock and engine can run on a 31 inch minimum radius, you can still use the 10 inch fastrack straights that come with the set and buy 31 inch radius curves to use with it for about $4 a piece. Maybe cheaper on eBay. Sell the 36 radius curves off or save them for when you have more room.
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« Last post by djacobsen on September 27, 2024, 12:27:01 pm »
We have a SPAMMER who is going by : Rdodd.
Please ignore his posts & report them to the moderator.
Thank You.
Dave.
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« Last post by djacobsen on September 12, 2024, 08:06:49 am »
Hello & Welcome to the Forum.
This is a problem that many have faced with their trains.
IF you want to run the larger locomotives, you are going
to have to go with larger radius curved track.
You can run on tighter curves, but if it doesn't jam up on the
curve, you will possibly be wearing out (grinding) either your
wheels or track.
It's Up to You, as an operator.
Happy Rails.
dave
Also working on uploader problem.
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« Last post by djacobsen on September 12, 2024, 07:51:19 am »
Hello & Welcome to the Forum.
Your choice of track is an individual thing..
Fast track can be noisy if laid straight on a base
without some form of sound deadening material laid first.
The Gargraves is good track and more realistic looking.
Again its up to you.
Happy Rails...
Dave.
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« Last post by freescopesdad on September 10, 2024, 12:17:29 pm »
I received this error message when trying to add a thumbnail to my post today. The .jpg file is only 47KB. Is posting images not allowed for new members or do I need to do something else? Thank you.
Ron
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