Why does my Lionel train stop?
If the train isn’t running at all, there could be an issue with the engine, electrical wiring, or power supply. Check to see if there is a broken power supply, or if you simply forgot to turn on the electrical outlet. A complete shutdown could be caused by an electrical circuit short or a break in the power supply.
How do you test a Lionel train without a track?
If you’re lacking the rails when you want to perform your test, that’s not a problem. You can simply connect your wires directly to the locomotive and get a reading that way.
How do you test a Lionel train transformer?
Turn on the throttle, then short the A and U posts (in the case of Lionel) or variable and base posts (in the case of Flyer) with a screwdriver or a piece of wire for a maximum of five seconds. The circuit breaker should trip with a click and the transformer should go dead.
Where can I get my Lionel train repaired?
Your one stop for Lionel train repair and much more! Lionel and model train motor repair is one of the Motor Doctor’s specialties. The Doc can perform a wide range of Lionel train repair services that include Lionel train repairs not typically covered nor performed by most Lionel train repair centers.
When did the Lionel Hudson type 4-6-4 locomotive 2046 come out?
The Lionel Hudson Type 4-6-4 Locomotive No. 2046 boiler is derived from a modification of the No. 726 Berkshire locomotive and it shares this same boiler with No. 646 and No. 2056. It was available in 1950, and 1951, and again in 1953. This locomotive was replaced in 1952 by the No. 2056 which does not have Magnetraction.
What is included in Doc’s Lionel train repair services?
Included in the scope of the Doc’s Lionel train repair services are complete motor field repairs and general solenoid rebuilds for accessories that use coils to activate mechanical features such as semaphore flags.
What kind of boiler does a Lionel Hudson 4 6 4 have?
The Lionel Hudson Type 4-6-4 Locomotive No. 2046 boiler is derived from a modification of the No. 726 Berkshire locomotive and it shares this same boiler with No. 646 and No. 2056. It was available in 1950, and 1951, and again in 1953.