Lionel Train Forum - Lionel Trains




Author Topic: Using giraffe car operating mechanism on fast track  (Read 2623 times)

  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1
    • View Profile

  • Total Badges: 7
    Badges: (View All)
    Level 2 Third year Anniversary Second year Anniversary
Using giraffe car operating mechanism on fast track
« on: December 21, 2013, 08:05:08 am »
I have the  Lionel operating giraffe car from the 1960's.  Can anyone tell me if and how to utilize the operating mechanism with fast track.  I also have the operating milk and cattle cars.  Just can't seem to figure out how to use with the new fast track...thanks

Share on Bluesky Share on Facebook


  • New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1
    • View Profile

  • Total Badges: 8
    Badges: (View All)
    Combination Level 2 First Post
Re: Using giraffe car operating mechanism on fast track
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2014, 09:21:08 pm »
I have seen a giraffe car used with fast track by bending a piece of metal wire (around 1/16" round) and securing it into a set of holes drilled into the plastic roadbed. It was easily put into place and removed so it could be taken off when not using the car. Hope this helps. 

 

Member Photos

Recent Threads

Reassemble of a Lionel 313 Bascule Bridge by WestPAKid
March 02, 2026, 06:37:34 pm

Re: Horn Operation in Santa Fe diesel?? by mtnman1
February 08, 2026, 11:12:59 pm

Re: Horn Operation in Santa Fe diesel?? by mtnman1
February 08, 2026, 11:08:53 pm

1972 Lionel 6-8111 DT&I Repair and Modification by Gary M
February 07, 2026, 09:19:20 am

Lionel in England by John Bull
January 31, 2026, 05:50:09 pm

Menu


Donate to LTF Here

Lionel Trains

Lionel Train Forum - Model Train Forum

©2012-2023  LionelTrainForum.com