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Help with layout wiring Help with layout wiring pancho · September 04, 2018, 10:46:48 pm I'd like to build a layout with two Lion Chief trains, one oval inside another oval with switches joining them.Question: Could I... 2 Replies · 3601 Views Started by pancho on September 04, 2018, 10:46:48 pm	2 Replies 3601 Views	September 08, 2018, 09:21:44 pm by TrainLarry
Help with Layout Power Help with Layout Power pancho · July 27, 2018, 02:15:59 pm I have a LionelChief Polar Express and would like to expand the tracks and add another LC train. Would I need a different power ... 1 Replies · 3318 Views Started by pancho on July 27, 2018, 02:15:59 pm	1 Replies 3318 Views	July 31, 2018, 08:59:14 pm by Chiefmcfuz
Accessories Accessories bigcat0716 · December 28, 2017, 05:26:41 pm I just purchased a Tell tale reindeer boxcar for fastrack f or the life of me I cannot make sense of the directions Any help wou... 1 Replies · 3513 Views Started by bigcat0716 on December 28, 2017, 05:26:41 pm	1 Replies 3513 Views	December 28, 2017, 07:36:55 pm by djacobsen
Ceiling/shelf Layout......newbie Ceiling/shelf Layout......newbie captrko · November 27, 2017, 01:25:24 pm Howdy!Mostly an N scaler here....but taking down my collection of Lionel Trains for the Christmas tree setup I started to wonder... 0 Replies · 3950 Views Started by captrko on November 27, 2017, 01:25:24 pm	0 Replies 3950 Views	November 27, 2017, 01:25:24 pm by captrko
Basement Train Basement Train Libertytrain · November 10, 2017, 08:08:35 am Hello! I would like to put a simple Lionel track down in my basement. The track would be up high, around the perimeter of the m... 1 Replies · 10652 Views Started by Libertytrain on November 10, 2017, 08:08:35 am	1 Replies 10652 Views	November 10, 2017, 08:50:11 am by Chiefmcfuz
New Free Lionel Track Planning Software New Free Lionel Track Planning Software Mixy · February 09, 2014, 06:28:52 am Hello all Here I want to present one new freeware program for track planning and layout design:SCARM - Simple Computer Aided Rai... 26 Replies · 117006 Views Started by Mixy on February 09, 2014, 06:28:52 am « 1 2 »	26 Replies 117006 Views	August 19, 2017, 09:20:39 am by Mixy
Conductivity of fastrack Conductivity of fastrack john2017 · July 27, 2017, 10:24:05 am I seem to have problems with conductivity in fastrack. From one time of running the train to the next your not sure if it's goi... 2 Replies · 4674 Views Started by john2017 on July 27, 2017, 10:24:05 am	2 Replies 4674 Views	July 28, 2017, 06:36:48 pm by john2017
Lion chief plus derails at 036 switch Lion chief plus derails at 036 switch john2017 · April 25, 2017, 05:54:23 pm Any suggestions on why back truck wants to go straight instead of go around o36 curve. Bought a few lion chief pluses and happe... 0 Replies · 2025 Views Started by john2017 on April 25, 2017, 05:54:23 pm	0 Replies 2025 Views	April 25, 2017, 05:54:23 pm by john2017
4' X 8' Layout 4' X 8' Layout rkobernik · November 21, 2016, 01:39:06 pm I am new to the forum and this has probably been asked a dozen times so I apologize in advance. I have a forties vintage Lionel... 0 Replies · 3077 Views Started by rkobernik on November 21, 2016, 01:39:06 pm	0 Replies 3077 Views	November 21, 2016, 01:39:06 pm by rkobernik
Switch Dimensions Switch Dimensions Deuce5150 · October 27, 2016, 10:57:44 am Hello,I recently pulled out my old Lionel Micro Racers 0-27 set to enjoy with my son. I've been obsessing over trains ever sinc... 2 Replies · 2936 Views Started by Deuce5150 on October 27, 2016, 10:57:44 am	2 Replies 2936 Views	October 27, 2016, 02:13:10 pm by djacobsen
Working on Lionel Layout Working on Lionel Layout tlcottone · January 06, 2016, 08:20:57 am Beginning to build my layout in the garage. It will be made up of 7 modules. Modules 1-6 are 5x4 and Module 7 4x8. Features will... 1 Replies · 2685 Views Started by tlcottone on January 06, 2016, 08:20:57 am	1 Replies 2685 Views	February 05, 2016, 10:35:31 pm by bill chance
Henning's Trains: Trains IN the Tree Henning's Trains: Trains IN the Tree djacobsen · December 05, 2015, 09:34:12 am Forum member, Bill Henning of Henning's Trains Created a wonderful Christmas Tree Layout featuring Lionel Trains that will be on... 0 Replies · 1962 Views Started by djacobsen on December 05, 2015, 09:34:12 am	0 Replies 1962 Views	December 05, 2015, 09:34:12 am by djacobsen
Polar Express Layout Suggestion? Polar Express Layout Suggestion? revchristinejday · January 06, 2015, 10:49:31 am Hi I'm new to trains. My brother has had them for years and gave me his Polar Express for Christmas. I have set it up under the... 2 Replies · 2792 Views Started by revchristinejday on January 06, 2015, 10:49:31 am	2 Replies 2792 Views	January 07, 2015, 11:17:08 am by revchristinejday
FasTrack radii FasTrack radii TrainsForOwen · December 11, 2014, 04:19:36 pm I cannot seem to get a definitive answer on this. I am currently designing a shelf mounted track for my son's room and this is ... 4 Replies · 20004 Views Started by TrainsForOwen on December 11, 2014, 04:19:36 pm	4 Replies 20004 Views	December 12, 2014, 11:17:07 am by TrainsForOwen
O27 and O gauge track O27 and O gauge track mrnavy2 · December 07, 2014, 02:31:07 pm Can or will Lionel 027 and Lionel O gauge track mate to each other? 6 Replies · 7149 Views Started by mrnavy2 on December 07, 2014, 02:31:07 pm	6 Replies 7149 Views	December 07, 2014, 04:47:22 pm by mrnavy2
Curved Fast Track Curved Fast Track AGDeJohn · November 07, 2014, 05:53:56 am I have a Lionel set that came with 36" curved track, I want to run another loop on the outside of 36" curved track, What inch of... 1 Replies · 2268 Views Started by AGDeJohn on November 07, 2014, 05:53:56 am	1 Replies 2268 Views	November 07, 2014, 07:24:46 pm by charles1234
Running two trains on one line Running two trains on one line AGDeJohn · October 24, 2014, 05:54:16 am Hello. My name is Anthony DeJohn and I am new to this forum. I have recently purchased the Lionel Santa Fe Passenger set and lov... 6 Replies · 10308 Views Started by AGDeJohn on October 24, 2014, 05:54:16 am	6 Replies 10308 Views	October 29, 2014, 12:44:53 pm by TrainLarry
A Simple Space Saver Layout for Tubular Track A Simple Space Saver Layout for Tubular Track djacobsen · October 09, 2014, 09:11:48 pm An acquaintance sent me this simple space saver track plan.It has a footprint that measures 36" x 68" & it is laid out on a 4' x... 0 Replies · 2788 Views Started by djacobsen on October 09, 2014, 09:11:48 pm	0 Replies 2788 Views	October 09, 2014, 09:11:48 pm by djacobsen
Pre War Pre War 67flh · January 12, 2013, 07:55:42 pm My Pre-War equipment does not like my Ross track and switches so I put together a traditional Lionel tubular track and switch la... 6 Replies · 6130 Views Started by 67flh on January 12, 2013, 07:55:42 pm	6 Replies 6130 Views	December 28, 2013, 07:03:01 am by djacobsen
Engine shorts out on new switches Engine shorts out on new switches Dennis Gauge · November 21, 2013, 09:10:43 pm I added two brand new switches to my layout, Lionel 5021 manual switches, to make a turnaround.Every time the engine goes over o... 5 Replies · 4430 Views Started by Dennis Gauge on November 21, 2013, 09:10:43 pm	5 Replies 4430 Views	December 21, 2013, 07:25:36 pm by TrainLarry