Lionel Train Forum - Lionel Trains




Author Topic: Building my own Lionel No. 5F Test Set  (Read 1021 times)

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

  • Total Badges: 5
    Badges: (View All)
    Topic Starter First Post One year Anniversary
Building my own Lionel No. 5F Test Set
« on: 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 case, meters, transformers, lights and all.

I am using the schematic in Greenberg's book.  What I need is more specific information of a few parts. Either someone who knows already or a more specific description of the Lionel parts would be great!

Here are the parts I am having trouble identifying:

Meter Choke part number 5D-38
Whistle Choke part number 5D-16

Also the wattage requirements for the various resistors. I found the wattage for the two adjustable resistors in another place, but, for example, the 0.1 and 0.2 resistors, are they high wattage?

Anyway, if some one could look in their tester, find some specs, or point me in the right direction I would appreciate it!

Thanks,
Charlie

Share on Bluesky Share on Facebook


 

Related Topics

  Subject / Started by Replies Last post
0 Replies
907 Views
Last post April 05, 2016, 02:40:57 pm
by ronroman
0 Replies
1043 Views
Last post May 13, 2016, 08:15:13 pm
by JakeRazz

Member Photos

Recent Threads

Re: Where is Reversing Gear on Santa Fe Diesel? by aaganz
Today at 05:18:44 pm

Horn Operation in Santa Fe diesel?? by aaganz
Today at 05:16:32 pm

Battery powered train by MikeW101
January 07, 2026, 04:36:07 pm

Re: Where is Reversing Gear on Santa Fe Diesel? by aaganz
December 29, 2025, 12:18:24 pm

Re: Where is Reversing Gear on Santa Fe Diesel? by aaganz
December 28, 2025, 08:54:05 am

Menu


Donate to LTF Here

Lionel Trains

Lionel Train Forum - Model Train Forum

©2012-2023  LionelTrainForum.com