All of Lionel's control tracks use what they call 'Pile Up' push-button switches. I have quite a few Control tracks without switches and the switches I do have usually have twisted contacts and dried out wires needing reworking. This thread is for wiring the control tracks many of us have...

I have three different operating tracks (pictures are not mine) 1: 2: 3: None have the wires attached. Which one do I use with my log dumping car? Also, can I direct wire the track to the transformer? I don't know how it makes sense to run it from track power, since I want the train to...

Hi Guys, I am a forum newbie. This looks like a fun bunch. I have an old late 1940's Lionel set that has a remote control electro-magnetic decoupler. I am not sure how to get it to work? The solder joint on a connection failed but even when i jimmy it together it doesn't want to de-couple...

thought I would do a show and tell on Lionel Track sections and what they operate . The first one is the UCS O gage section. It handles the shoe connector from a Lionel Truck and a center magnet for uncoupling and car actions. The next three are 027 gage. The RCS with no magnet and two...