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Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915
« on: January 03, 2018, 07:11:37 pm »
Any resources available for  early Lionel wiring diagrams? I have a NY Central #53 0-4-0 Switcher. I need to know how the front headlight is connected. Mine had no wiring, just the light housing.  --TIA

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Re: Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2018, 09:07:44 pm »
Headlights are usually wired directly to the power pickup rollers.

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Re: Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2025, 06:23:45 pm »
No.

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There are two metal bars that extend (~1") vertically directly over and above (each side of) the commutator of the motor (shaped like a staple).  The top of the "staple" is an insulator. The black wire to the light is soldered to one of these bars.

 

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