I need a New O27 Locomotive that I can control with a transformer

• I need a New O27 Locomotive that I can control with a transformer
  Posted by smaricic on 08 Jan, 2022 15:14
• Hi, everybody!  My locomotives are getting old and tired, like me.
    I want to buy a brand new locomotive that runs on O27 track and can be controlled with my recently fixed transformer.  Any recommendations?  I started searching online yesterday, but I have not found much.  My old 2014 Lionel Signature catalog has eight LionChief Plus diesels, and it says they are all "Minimum curve O27", but when I look the numbers up online, Lionel now says "O31".  Here's an example: 6-38825 -- a Union Pacific GP7.  Another from the same section:  6-38819 -- a Rio Grande RS-3.
     Lionel's 2020 Big Book online catalog shows five small O27 steam locomotives .  One example is the SANTA FE LIONCHIEF PLUS 2.0 0-6-0T #95 SKU: 2032010. Does anyone have experience with that type?
      Or any other?
  
  Thanks and best wishes!
  Steve M 
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  Posted by djacobsen on 11 Jan, 2022 11:08
• smaricic
  Hello  & Welcome to the Forum!
  Worn out locomotive? Really?
  Motor doesn't run?
  Wheels falling off?
  Most probably your locomotive needs a thorough maintenance.
  My newest locomotive a 1946 221 Dreyfuss Hudson just gets routine maintenencae.
  My other is a 1937. l will admit it is starting to get a little zinc pest, but it too just receives
  routine maintenance
  Honestly, l dont own a Lionel that runs on O27 track newer than the Drefuss.
  My other's, Lionel Standard Gauge & Wind Ups are 1917 to mid 30's
  
  Ok, basicly You want a Scout. There's alot of them out there and reasonably priced.
  lf you want something newer, the plastic MPC era loco's are available.
  After those you start gettingmore bells & whistles...more stuff to break/wear out.
  l see Scout's & Scout type locomotives, in very good to like new for 50 to 75$ all the time.
  You can find Good,Used locomotives that your grand children will play with quite easily. Just dont get sucked into the auction fever & over pay.
  
  check out our for sale/trade sub forum, maybe someones offering something you'd like..
  my locomotives are in the gallery if you want a look.  Honestly, l didn't pay over $100.00 for anything.
  Hope this is of some help.
  Happy Rails!
  dave
  
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  Posted by smaricic on 11 Jan, 2022 11:34
• Thank you, Dave!
  I will look into Scouts and the for sale/trade sub forum.
  Steve
  
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  Posted by kars2026at10 on 12 Jan, 2022 11:21
• You should be able to get a Lionel 2026 on e-bay at a reasonable price.  I have three plus a 2036 and a prewar 1668.  I have to keep them clean inside and out to run great, so maintenance is regular.  You can run almost anything on 027 that has 6 drivers.  If you get 8 drivers you need "O"  If you are going to have a lot of trains you should get "Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual.  It has helped me a LOT!
  
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  Posted by smaricic on 13 Jan, 2022 17:49
• Thank you, Kars,
       I see there are quite a few 2026's on ebay.  But I had my heart set on something new -- I guess I'm trying to feel young
  
  Best wishes,
  Steve
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