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bent eccentric rod bent eccentric rod zedcell · June 30, 2016, 03:09:49 pm Hi all could anyone be so kind to give me some tips and advice on changing the eccentric rod on a lionel PE lioncheif model 6-... 0 Replies · 2051 Views Started by zedcell on June 30, 2016, 03:09:49 pm	0 Replies 2051 Views	June 30, 2016, 03:09:49 pm by zedcell
Lionel Infared Controller 135IR Lionel Infared Controller 135IR Nickd51 · June 16, 2016, 01:23:58 pm I have wired the 135IR controller to operate a pair of crossing gates. On my bench it worked using my handover the infrared sens... 7 Replies · 10939 Views Started by Nickd51 on June 16, 2016, 01:23:58 pm	7 Replies 10939 Views	June 23, 2016, 04:24:35 pm by chessie41
Lionel GP9 #2380 Lionel GP9 #2380 MiltonB · June 10, 2016, 01:52:05 pm The engine appears to run ok TMCC however when trying to run it conventional it lights up and the sound comes up but no motional... 1 Replies · 2363 Views Started by MiltonB on June 10, 2016, 01:52:05 pm	1 Replies 2363 Views	June 13, 2016, 03:44:01 pm by TrainLarry
Lionel GP-20 front truck Lionel GP-20 front truck Steve258 · May 26, 2016, 07:13:08 pm I bought a Lionel GP-20 on ebay. I can't keep the front power truck on the tracks. Most always misses oncorners and over 90 deg... 0 Replies · 803 Views Started by Steve258 on May 26, 2016, 07:13:08 pm	0 Replies 803 Views	May 26, 2016, 07:13:08 pm by Steve258
No Sound No Sound Uncle Milty · May 13, 2016, 04:06:27 pm I have a Lionel Mikado #1210 Item number 6-18080 which has lost sound. I've had the boards tested on a test jig and I get plent... 1 Replies · 1372 Views Started by Uncle Milty on May 13, 2016, 04:06:27 pm	1 Replies 1372 Views	May 16, 2016, 11:33:46 am by TrainLarry
Wabash ft 6-38229 Wabash ft 6-38229 trainut61701 · April 27, 2016, 03:22:01 pm I'll get right to the point. I bought this engine used at a train show. The vendor said it worked perfectly. I wanted it so b... 0 Replies · 755 Views Started by trainut61701 on April 27, 2016, 03:22:01 pm	0 Replies 755 Views	April 27, 2016, 03:22:01 pm by trainut61701
NYC Hudson 6-8406 Slow - NIB NYC Hudson 6-8406 Slow - NIB SnyderColorcast · April 08, 2016, 11:29:09 pm Was it normal for the NYC 6-8406 to run slow? It only goes half speed at full throttle. I disassembled the drivetrain and all ... 0 Replies · 918 Views Started by SnyderColorcast on April 08, 2016, 11:29:09 pm	0 Replies 918 Views	April 08, 2016, 11:29:09 pm by SnyderColorcast
622 switcher bell don't ring 622 switcher bell don't ring bobogauge · February 15, 2016, 03:26:40 pm Hi I'm new to the forum, I have a lionel 622 switcher and the bell doesnt ring.The pawl the pin wheel isnt turning all the way i... 0 Replies · 602 Views Started by bobogauge on February 15, 2016, 03:26:40 pm	0 Replies 602 Views	February 15, 2016, 03:26:40 pm by bobogauge
1978 Santa Fe Sd-18 question 1978 Santa Fe Sd-18 question Jackmomma · February 12, 2016, 08:16:41 pm I bought a sd-18 from 1978 and its awesome! But when it came in the mail today ,as soon as I took it out of the box, the rear tr... 1 Replies · 788 Views Started by Jackmomma on February 12, 2016, 08:16:41 pm	1 Replies 788 Views	February 13, 2016, 12:32:30 am by chessie41
Prewar Lionel 153 Locomotive Shorted Prewar Lionel 153 Locomotive Shorted jsonova99 · January 03, 2016, 07:38:22 am So I just bought an old prewar set with a 153 locomotive. Everything moves freely, but it appears that everything is shorted to... 0 Replies · 740 Views Started by jsonova99 on January 03, 2016, 07:38:22 am	0 Replies 740 Views	January 03, 2016, 07:38:22 am by jsonova99
How can I troubleshoot and repair a locomotive short? How can I troubleshoot and repair a locomotive short? tyler livingston · December 16, 2015, 10:23:45 am Hi all,My dad set up his 1953 (I think) Lionel set for Christmas like he does every year. It ran a few times and then "just sto... 2 Replies · 833 Views Started by tyler livingston on December 16, 2015, 10:23:45 am	2 Replies 833 Views	January 02, 2016, 10:55:06 pm by mewade30
Lionel 1615 0-4-0 switcher locomotive motor removal? Lionel 1615 0-4-0 switcher locomotive motor removal? mtfrizzell · December 29, 2015, 10:15:06 pm Need help! Removal was simple up to the point where the motor was ready to fall out of the main body, but was hung up by a brass... 1 Replies · 752 Views Started by mtfrizzell on December 29, 2015, 10:15:06 pm	1 Replies 752 Views	January 01, 2016, 10:50:05 pm by mtfrizzell
Power Issues - Please help! Power Issues - Please help! Gibson66 · December 25, 2015, 12:21:47 pm Hey All,So I purchased the 10th Anniversary Polar Express diesel train (O-Gauge) and when we initially pulled it out and put tog... 3 Replies · 952 Views Started by Gibson66 on December 25, 2015, 12:21:47 pm	3 Replies 952 Views	December 29, 2015, 09:57:56 pm by chessie41
N00B Question N00B Question BeachTrains · December 25, 2015, 11:19:31 am I am completely new to the world of Lionel trains. Santa brought my son the Thomas & Friends remote train set for Christmas. A... 0 Replies · 621 Views Started by BeachTrains on December 25, 2015, 11:19:31 am	0 Replies 621 Views	December 25, 2015, 11:19:31 am by BeachTrains
Restoring a 6465 Gulf tank car - How?? Restoring a 6465 Gulf tank car - How?? FlatCar51 · December 24, 2015, 01:37:48 pm I have a 6465 tank car with rust on the frame. How do I disassemble the car to paint the frame? All my other car have screws thi... 0 Replies · 702 Views Started by FlatCar51 on December 24, 2015, 01:37:48 pm	0 Replies 702 Views	December 24, 2015, 01:37:48 pm by FlatCar51
Bolt broken off in a driving wheel of Loco #773 Bolt broken off in a driving wheel of Loco #773 tlcmd · December 10, 2015, 06:50:27 pm Howdy All Y'all,My first post on this forum since I need help, please.PROBLEM: The bold holding my driving rods on the middle dr... 4 Replies · 1051 Views Started by tlcmd on December 10, 2015, 06:50:27 pm	4 Replies 1051 Views	December 16, 2015, 04:52:33 pm by djacobsen
Blinking O Gauge Pennsylvania Flyer Blinking O Gauge Pennsylvania Flyer sard · December 06, 2015, 03:41:14 pm Hi everyone. I just purchased an O scale PA flyer with the LionChief controller. When the track is connected, the red light on... 0 Replies · 818 Views Started by sard on December 06, 2015, 03:41:14 pm	0 Replies 818 Views	December 06, 2015, 03:41:14 pm by sard
need sound of steam board for 8206 and 8006 need sound of steam board for 8206 and 8006 L.O. Guvna · October 19, 2015, 11:43:49 pm sound of steam actually works on these tenders, but the whistle doesn't. I've tested other tenders, and pretty sure I have the ... 1 Replies · 1126 Views Started by L.O. Guvna on October 19, 2015, 11:43:49 pm	1 Replies 1126 Views	October 24, 2015, 09:38:14 am by djacobsen
Lionel AF Challenger Smoker Lionel AF Challenger Smoker alevans51 · October 09, 2015, 03:23:01 am I have replaced my smoker element 3 times now and am concerned.They are supposed to be 6 ohm smoker elements, but the ones I hav... 0 Replies · 581 Views Started by alevans51 on October 09, 2015, 03:23:01 am	0 Replies 581 Views	October 09, 2015, 03:23:01 am by alevans51
Lionel 3512 Fireman/ladder car Lionel 3512 Fireman/ladder car PC12driver · September 08, 2015, 06:41:30 pm Can anyone tell me how to restring the ladder. The string extends from the wind-up drum and wraps around the pulley and comes ... 1 Replies · 939 Views Started by PC12driver on September 08, 2015, 06:41:30 pm	1 Replies 939 Views	September 17, 2015, 04:02:47 pm by TrainLarry