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How To and Technical Information / Re: Toy Train Repair Hall of SHAME

« on: January 03, 2021, 05:38:23 PM »

None of that sounds like the way to go to me.
My question is were they working before you fixed them?

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How To and Technical Information / Re: Z 4000 pr0blem

« on: January 03, 2021, 05:35:07 PM »

MTH showed no interest in helping. Suggested I see a dealer.
No dealer in my area 100 + miles away at least. Shipping was @ $50.00 one way.
Thanks for the info. I will probably get a ZW.

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How To and Technical Information / Z 4000 pr0blem

« on: January 02, 2021, 06:38:05 PM »

My Z 4000 transformer worked great for ten years The last time I used it everything was fine. Nothing was changed or added.
Both handles all the way down. No open breakers. Fan runs. Fixed voltage works.
Now the problem. One day later.
Both the red and green lights glow dimly. Nothing else will light up. There is not any out-put from the variable posts.
Any ideas ?

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General Discussion / Re: Your Favorite Postwar Lionel Loco?

« on: November 27, 2020, 03:30:12 PM »

I have two favorites. A 221 grey with the light blue and silver passenger cars because it is a replacement for my first train from 1946.
Then I was able to get a 675 @ 1950 and it was just a great running loco. The loco I have now is also a replacement.