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Controller for Thomas the Tank Engine Controller for Thomas the Tank Engine George Davison, Jr. · July 25, 2017, 12:09:27 pm The controller for the Thomas the Tank engine set which I have for my grandchildren has failed.Will the Lion Chief controller wo... 2 Replies · 11667 Views Started by George Davison, Jr. on July 25, 2017, 12:09:27 pm	2 Replies 11667 Views	July 26, 2017, 08:58:00 am by George Davison, Jr.
Convert Conventional Engine to LC+ Convert Conventional Engine to LC+ dffurger4190 · June 29, 2017, 03:34:46 pm We have 16 TMCC engines, 4 conventional E-Unit engines, and two LC+ engines on our retirement community layout. Someone wants t... 0 Replies · 4765 Views Started by dffurger4190 on June 29, 2017, 03:34:46 pm	0 Replies 4765 Views	June 29, 2017, 03:34:46 pm by dffurger4190
Solder? Solder? Chaser95 · February 04, 2017, 02:52:38 pm I am attempting to change the power cord on a TW transformer. To get to the terminals I will have to remove a bracket above it ... 2 Replies · 2228 Views Started by Chaser95 on February 04, 2017, 02:52:38 pm	2 Replies 2228 Views	February 05, 2017, 02:53:20 pm by Chaser95
Running Lionchief on a large layout Running Lionchief on a large layout tlcottone · February 22, 2015, 08:02:45 pm Hi there. First time post. I am currently designing a layout that will run LionChief engines on it. The layout will consist of 3... 6 Replies · 3227 Views Started by tlcottone on February 22, 2015, 08:02:45 pm	6 Replies 3227 Views	December 30, 2016, 04:23:32 pm by ehl
Free Cab-1 system with powermaster Free Cab-1 system with powermaster Monkiejohnson · November 13, 2016, 07:53:03 pm Hi all, new member here. Have been into conventional O-gauge for many years. I think I came across a pretty good deal. A gentalm... 2 Replies · 2170 Views Started by Monkiejohnson on November 13, 2016, 07:53:03 pm	2 Replies 2170 Views	November 13, 2016, 11:34:57 pm by Monkiejohnson
Building my own Lionel No. 5F Test Set Building my own Lionel No. 5F Test Set Chasinfram · October 19, 2016, 12:09:44 pm Hi friends!I am building my own 5F Tester and would like more information than I have. I have most of the parts I need and the c... 0 Replies · 1674 Views Started by Chasinfram on October 19, 2016, 12:09:44 pm	0 Replies 1674 Views	October 19, 2016, 12:09:44 pm by Chasinfram
HELP - Lionel Legacy Command for New and Old Locomotives HELP - Lionel Legacy Command for New and Old Locomotives Blaze_Wyo · October 08, 2016, 11:57:01 am Hello everyone! First post on here after visiting a number of times and reading many topics on this great forum. So let me get i... 0 Replies · 1518 Views Started by Blaze_Wyo on October 08, 2016, 11:57:01 am	0 Replies 1518 Views	October 08, 2016, 11:57:01 am by Blaze_Wyo
CW-80 use with lionchief set CW-80 use with lionchief set leoncjr · July 03, 2016, 04:20:24 pm Can I use my CW-80 with a lionchief set? 1 Replies · 2494 Views Started by leoncjr on July 03, 2016, 04:20:24 pm	1 Replies 2494 Views	October 08, 2016, 01:10:16 am by Chiefmcfuz
confused confused zedcell · May 28, 2016, 05:18:55 am Hi all having just purchased my first lionel train i thought it would be good to join this forum.My purchase is a polar express ... 0 Replies · 1883 Views Started by zedcell on May 28, 2016, 05:18:55 am	0 Replies 1883 Views	May 28, 2016, 05:18:55 am by zedcell
need to get my old train going for the grandkids.....transformer question need to get my old train going for the grandkids.....transformer question randomclarke · May 02, 2016, 11:34:33 am Finally decided to dig out my (and my dad's) old Lionels. I can't believe how much I've forgotten in just 40 or 50 years. I can... 1 Replies · 1932 Views Started by randomclarke on May 02, 2016, 11:34:33 am	1 Replies 1932 Views	May 16, 2016, 11:18:30 am by TrainLarry
Engine reverses direction on its own Engine reverses direction on its own friedlandim · March 20, 2016, 08:06:08 am Just started to rehab a 1950s set of Lionel O-gauge trains that have been in boxes for more than 25 years. I have 3 engines, al... 0 Replies · 1496 Views Started by friedlandim on March 20, 2016, 08:06:08 am	0 Replies 1496 Views	March 20, 2016, 08:06:08 am by friedlandim
Where to begin troubleshooting? Where to begin troubleshooting? cmeyer · March 06, 2016, 10:01:28 am Hey everyone, Very new to all of this, so thanks in advance for your patience. I inherited a Lionel train set from my wifes' la... 0 Replies · 1427 Views Started by cmeyer on March 06, 2016, 10:01:28 am	0 Replies 1427 Views	March 06, 2016, 10:01:28 am by cmeyer
275 zw transformer help 275 zw transformer help fishfinder · February 18, 2016, 09:09:31 pm Hello all newbie hereSomeone just gave me this transformer and I think it's not operating correctly. Plugged in the power comes ... 1 Replies · 1614 Views Started by fishfinder on February 18, 2016, 09:09:31 pm	1 Replies 1614 Views	March 06, 2016, 09:34:56 am by cmeyer
ZW 250 Transformer Hum and Saying Hellog ZW 250 Transformer Hum and Saying Hellog brubakes · February 16, 2016, 10:06:51 am I've only really knew O scale as what my grandfather put around his Christmas tree as a child. I was into HO when I was growing... 0 Replies · 1569 Views Started by brubakes on February 16, 2016, 10:06:51 am	0 Replies 1569 Views	February 16, 2016, 10:06:51 am by brubakes
kw transfomer wiring kw transfomer wiring gggdds · December 27, 2015, 06:46:35 pm I built a lionel layout on a 4x8' board about 20 years ago. It has multiple switches, a two decoupling tracks and even a cross ... 0 Replies · 1488 Views Started by gggdds on December 27, 2015, 06:46:35 pm	0 Replies 1488 Views	December 27, 2015, 06:46:35 pm by gggdds
How to set up the Torpedo 238 locomotive How to set up the Torpedo 238 locomotive tlcmd · December 19, 2015, 04:20:50 pm In 1997, I received a 238 Lionel Torpedo Locomotive as a gift from my wife. At the time, I had some problems setting it up with ... 3 Replies · 2440 Views Started by tlcmd on December 19, 2015, 04:20:50 pm	3 Replies 2440 Views	December 23, 2015, 10:43:09 am by chessie41
Powering Two LionChief trains & iCab app Powering Two LionChief trains & iCab app dmoor · November 28, 2015, 08:04:03 pm Last year for Christmas I purchased the Polar Express O Gauge LionChief and the Outer Loop Track Pack. For Christmas this year ... 0 Replies · 1866 Views Started by dmoor on November 28, 2015, 08:04:03 pm	0 Replies 1866 Views	November 28, 2015, 08:04:03 pm by dmoor
Wiring help Wiring help Stan · October 28, 2015, 08:46:13 am To all, I am setting up my trains for the grandkids. My dad purchased these for me (?) in 1951 when I was two, Santa Fe 2343 & ... 1 Replies · 2149 Views Started by Stan on October 28, 2015, 08:46:13 am	1 Replies 2149 Views	October 31, 2015, 11:29:58 am by Stan
How to choose a dcc decoders and the dcc control kit How to choose a dcc decoders and the dcc control kit f.tony · September 19, 2015, 04:20:49 am Hi, I new for model trains. Can any one tell me how to choose the dcc control kit and the dcc decoders? I do not have much budge... 3 Replies · 2993 Views Started by f.tony on September 19, 2015, 04:20:49 am	3 Replies 2993 Views	September 19, 2015, 10:51:33 am by TrainLarry
newbie newbie jbar52 · September 15, 2015, 05:29:03 pm Hello,I Just registered.I would like to know where i should begin.I just got my old train out that has been put away for the 30 ... 1 Replies · 2410 Views Started by jbar52 on September 15, 2015, 05:29:03 pm	1 Replies 2410 Views	September 17, 2015, 03:49:44 pm by TrainLarry