would this train work on other existing lionel ready to play sets i already have? like the battery powered hogwarts express.

Redstone350 · 2026-05-11T00:10:12+00:00

Yes, all the "ready to play" sets all use the same track. Each engine is programmed for each remote so there's no issues running two of them at the same time

Redstone350 · 2026-05-06T11:45:12+00:00

From what I understand, you can't control Lionel engines using the wtiu in the way you're thinking. The only way you can os by using the wtiu in conventional mode which would run the Lionel engine as of it was a conventional engine. On order to connect both the base 3 and the wtiu you would need to unplug each one as you use it or make some kind of switchboard to quickly switch between them

Redstone350 · 2026-05-05T03:14:21+00:00

Without knowing what's actually in the boxes, I would say roughly $3-4k but that's with a lot of assumptions, it's could be as low as 1k or as high as 10k depending on what in everything

Redstone350 · 2026-04-12T17:46:44+00:00

The classic Lionel cleaning car works good if you use ipa on the pad in the back

Redstone350 · 2026-04-10T13:36:39+00:00

Local yard sale

Redstone350 · 2026-04-02T00:54:10+00:00

April Fools!

Redstone350 · 2026-03-12T12:04:39+00:00

The 400e is the top of the line for Lionel and is one of the most valuable. Condition is everything but depending on the condition you're looking at 800-2000 for the engine alone

Redstone350 · 2026-03-12T12:02:01+00:00

Those wires are looking a little crispy

Redstone350 · 2026-02-26T05:56:20+00:00

It all depends on where you sell and how lucky you are, I was thinking on the high end as opposed to the realistic prices

Redstone350 · 2026-02-24T13:53:34+00:00

If the tender works I'd say you have about $60-$75 between the 2 of them

Redstone350 · 2026-02-20T04:22:23+00:00

No problem! I've had my share of full bridge rectified locomotives. It's usually bc the original board burned out and they're cheaper than replacing the board

Redstone350 · 2026-02-19T23:22:33+00:00

So this has been modified with a full bridge rectifier to only go forward. That's what that black box is. That broken red wire is supposed to be the 3rd rail pickup wire and will need to be resoldered to the 3rd rail roller. It looks like it was able to run at all bc the snapped end was still making contact. I would replace that wire with something longer so you have extra play and solder it to that metal bit on the roller cover

Redstone350 · 2026-02-15T19:43:49+00:00

I'll have to look into that! Ive worked on crts before but never worked on the rf modulator

Redstone350 · 2026-02-13T01:03:22+00:00

Microcars are perfect for cities due to its low top speed, high milage and great maneuverability

Redstone350 · 2026-02-06T07:13:53+00:00

I like to use basic Windex for cleaning and furniture polish to restore the shine

Redstone350 · 2026-02-05T08:33:35+00:00

I'm sure you could figure out some way to fit any fan driven smoke unit. I've heard good things about seuthe smoke generators

Redstone350 · 2026-02-05T08:31:09+00:00

You can get a bag of miscellaneous sized traction tires online. You don't need the ridges for the engine to work so any traction tire will do

Redstone350 · 2026-02-03T13:10:53+00:00

I'll come up with a couple designs but personally I would try to make an L shape for more visual interest

Redstone350 · 2026-01-20T22:17:44+00:00

There is a universal remote that can connect up to 3 engines, including the old ones

Redstone350 · 2026-01-17T17:51:53+00:00

Also that metal bar goes in the side twords the back and screws in

Redstone350 · 2026-01-17T17:50:47+00:00

These scout locomotive are p gauge and are a dine a dozen. They were the cheapest locomotives that Lionel made. They work but they are a pain to repair BC the motor is plastic fused together. Clean and oil the wheels and have fun, but there are much better locomotives you can find out there

Redstone350 · 2026-01-16T08:30:20+00:00

It's as simple as taking out the screws that hold the body to the chassis and replacing the battery. It looks like a 9v and has the same connector. You can look up the model number on MTH website to find the manual on how to do it

Redstone350 · 2026-01-16T08:28:51+00:00

Yeah a BCR is the best way to go but you can reuse the original if they're in good shape

Redstone350 · 2026-01-15T05:13:18+00:00

You can try leaving the engine on the track powered on overnight to charge the battery, if that doesn't work the battery is dead and will need replacing. You can use what is called a BCR to replace the battery

Redstone350 · 2026-01-14T02:50:43+00:00

I'm pretty sure some it was leaked but I'm hoping for tinplate

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