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Non-LEGO train question
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:45:50 GMT
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Recently my father gave me several boxes of O-Gauge track, a transformer, two
powered engines, a dummy engine, and about half a dozen cars of various sorts.
I hadn't seen the whole arrangement in about 20 years, and I'm not sure when he
last had it up and running. I'd guess at a minimum that the various components
were bought new between 25 and 30 years ago, and I recall that we had it
operational the last time I saw it.
The train cars are all Lionel, as is the transformer, but I'm not sure about the
track. I also don't have the specific detail handy about the components, though
I can probably provide it if needed.
I tried putting together a basic oval track to see if everything works, and
apparently it doesn't. So here's my problem: how do I figure out which part or
parts are bad?
I have a sneaking suspicion that it might be the transformer, in which case I'll
need to put the whole thing in mothballs for a while until I can justify buying
a replacement.
But can any of you trainheads recommend a method by which an amateur like me can
diagnose the problem?
Thanks a bunch for any insights you can offer.
Dave
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) I wish I could help you out, but I'm of no use in things of this matter, Dave! BUT, whenever I have questions of this nature, I go to the guys at (URL) Scale Rails Online> . They are a terrific group of guys and I'd bet they'd answer any and (...) (15 years ago, 28-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
| | | Re: Non-LEGO train question
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| (...) You should really get yourself an inexspensive (under $10) digital voltmeter. They are easy to use & handy for many things, like checking for dead batteries or open/broken wires. For your problem, first measure the output of the xformer. If (...) (15 years ago, 29-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains)
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