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    New on O scale with some problems (help needed)

    Do you know where can I get that part? I was looking at Lionel trains but I can’t find it. Thanks!
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    New on O scale with some problems (help needed)

    Today I was thinking something similar… why the two motor run If I only powered one? So maybe as you say; electricity runs and back thru the circuit. I will try to find the replacement circuit board and change it. Thank you so much!
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    New on O scale with some problems (help needed)

    Hi! I turn it off the reverse mode and applying direct power to motors make the same; it runs and if I switch polarity; runs in opposite direction. Funny thing is I turn it off sound too but it keep making noises if I power the track.
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    New on O scale with some problems (help needed)

    Hi! Well… I’ve reversed the leads and the motors run in the opposite direction. Both motors do the same.
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    New on O scale with some problems (help needed)

    Here’s some videos with the test I’ve made.
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    New on O scale with some problems (help needed)

    First at all: thanks for your time and help! Yes, I’ve powered the motors with the CW-80. The other 3 Engines I’ve mentioned are Lionel too (all steamers) and make it work in the same conditions: fast track with the CW80. Electricity here is 50 cycle.
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    New on O scale with some problems (help needed)

    I’m using a CW-80, something strange is if I let the loco on the rails the motors buzz but don’t move. By the way here in Chile electricity comes in 220v so I’m using an adapter from 220v to 110v. I have three other engines and all of them move on rails.
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    New on O scale with some problems (help needed)

    Hi! I recently bought a Lionel GP38 from the Merge Special set. I’ve tried to make it run but it make a crappy sound and it didn’t move… but if I connect energy straight to the can motors; they run really nice. So, I understand this engine it’s not DCC, but I see a circuit board inside, did this...
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    Mail Call! Railway Post Office, commonly abbreviated as RPO has rolled in!

    Afther 3 weeks at customs... This Lot has arrived!
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    First layout, H0 short line in small space 12x6

    Hi, Yes, I want a layout where I can run at least one train while Im working on switching another. As I will not use automated signaling for now; I choose two lines to avoid crashes.
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    First layout, H0 short line in small space 12x6

    Got it! I've made a few modifications without loosing track space.
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    First layout, H0 short line in small space 12x6

    Hi! Im working on my first layout. Afther a lot of dreaming... now Im planing a short line layout. The space I have is a 12 x 6 ft room with no door. I would like to ask for your opinions about the projected layout (what problems could I have with it or how to improve it). I will make it with...
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    Mail Call! Railway Post Office, commonly abbreviated as RPO has rolled in!

    Hi! This just take a loooong time to get here. It was shipped on august!
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    Mail Call! Railway Post Office, commonly abbreviated as RPO has rolled in!

    I love the smell of fresh parcel comming by the door. For my future layout!
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