Hi, I was given a Lionel 1033 Transformer with a train set and track (3 rail) from a dear friend whose husband had this new in 1947 or 1948. I am new to model trains but I am looking to get this up and running this year for my 6 yr old son to see and play with trains. Q: Is there anything...

I acquired a Lionel 90 watt 1033 transformer at a garage sale. I replaced the power cord and and the circuit breaker tests good. However, the transformer is still dead: no hum, no power output. I'm wonder how to test the windings to see if there is a break in them. The diagram on 542 of the...