[bigtrucker2007]

I have an old lionel I dont know the model. But when I put it on my track it didnt want to work. So I was messing around with it. And I hit the horn botton on my transformer and the train moved forword. when I hit the bell botton the train goes in reverse. whats going on.

 

[Reckers]

BigTrucker,

Some more detail would help. Is there a number on the side of that Lionel? If not, can you post a few pics of it? It would help the HO guys work with you. Also, please describe what kind of transformer you're using. Do you have other locomotives that currently work well on the track? Any information you can add will make it easier for people to help you. This is kind of like when my girlfriend calls me and says, "My car just quit on me---what do you think is wrong with it?" The more information you can provide, the better people can work with you.

 

[bigtrucker2007]

Sorry about the lack of info, I am new to working on trains I owned them before. This is my first time buying used trains.

My transformer is a lionel CW-80 powering a newer lionel quick together track. I have 2 other trains that run on the track a Lionel harry potter edition and a 1998 MTH Chessie system.

 

[bigtrucker2007]

BigTrucker,

Some more detail would help. Is there a number on the side of that Lionel? If not, can you post a few pics of it? It would help the HO guys work with you. Also, please describe what kind of transformer you're using. Do you have other locomotives that currently work well on the track? Any information you can add will make it easier for people to help you. This is kind of like when my girlfriend calls me and says, "My car just quit on me---what do you think is wrong with it?" The more information you can provide, the better people can work with you.

The number on the side of the trains is 8625. thats all I can see

 

[tjcruiser]

Gents,

I'm a newbie/novice, so I easily run the risk of not knowing what I'm talking about ... but ...

You said you're using a CW-80 transformer, right? That's AC output. Did the old Lionel HO trains run on DC, like many other HO trains?

The horn and whistle buttons on the CW-80 kick out a "voltage jump" which might be perceived as a DC spike, hence getting a DC train to go for a split second.

Again, I could be blowin' smoke here!

TJ

 

[Reckers]

I was wondering the same thing, but I'm at work and people keep bothering me with non-train stuff! So.....*drum roll*.....TJ is correct!!!!!!

1986-90 Lionel #8625, 6921 Loco & Caboose: This is a Lionel Pennsylvania locomotive (DC current), tender and caboose, #8625 and #6921, made from 1986-90. This engine/tender and caboose came from various inexpensive sets made in the 1980s. The engine is plastic and is DC only, it cannot be used with the standard Lionel AC transformers. The tender has the mechanical chugging sound. All three pieces are in excellent condition as can be seen from the pics. No individual boxes came with these cars, since they were in a set box. They are fully operational and ready to run. Price is $45 plus shipping.


Great call, TJ!

 

[Reckers]

BigTrucker, TJ called it---you have a dc engine on an ac railroad. One or the other has to change.

 

[tjcruiser]

Ha ha ... "TJ is correct" ...

Go figure ... even a blind squirrel gets a nut every now and then!

TJ

 

[bigtrucker2007]

yep that was it I put one of my HO transformers on the O gauge track and the trains runs perfect. in the mean time I broke my 242

 

[Big Ed]

yep that was it I put one of my HO transformers on the O gauge track and the trains runs perfect. in the mean time I broke my 242

You are most confusing when you post about O gauge and your signature says HO ROCKS.

And in your profile you say HO too. But your asking about O gauge.

Most confusing.

Always helps A WHOLE BUNCH TO USE THE RIGHT POWER SOURCE.:laugh:

 

[Big Ed]

Thats better now it says O too.:thumbsup: