Purchased a few trains missing model numbers.
They are all 2-4-2 style, 027 trains.
They closely resemble 2034 but with hand rails.
How and why would they be produced in 1952 with obviously older cast bodies?
I see a few on ebay,with numbers 2034,with hand rails.
Thoughts?

Hello.
Your power supply should be enough.
You will probably want to add an extra feeder line or two so you have steady power around the loop.

happy rails.
dave

Okay thanks.  It's a large track.  I thought layout would be appropriate.  I will try over there.

Hi, another new guy here...  Large track question.

I plan to install a train shelf that goes around the perimeter of the ceiling of a room.  14ft x 14ft.

HO scale with the smallest minimum curve of 18-20in would make creating the shelf the easiest.

I have zero train knowledge.  I do know how to measure and calculate Volts, Amps, Ohms, Watts, and how to use a multi-meter. 

Will a normal HO train set supply enough power for a loop this big?  Or do I need moor...stuff?


Thank you train Gods!  (I have much to learn)
   

 

I’m having a problem with my RW transformer.  There is no power to the variable terminal posts (A & B).  The fixed terminal posts register their specified current on my volt meter.  When the whistle control button is depressed both variable terminal post (A&B) register the required electrical current.  This is while the transformer is plugged into the wall power.
The circuit breaker tested good on both terminal posts (A & B). 
The wire connected to the voltage control lever/arm and the terminal post “A & B” register continuity. So that’s good.
The slider contacts on the whistle control assembly had just been cleaned and appear to be working correctly.
I’m stumped!  Does anybody have any suggestions to the problem or a fix?