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Why is the green light on my Lionel controller blinking?

I inherited a Lionel Union Pacific Express Set. Put it together and not working except the train moved for a second. But the controller light that I think should be a solid green (and is for a sec here and there) is blinking. Does this indicate a problem must be with the controller? Thank you

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SOURCE: The Cw 80 watt transformer

If you have a volt meter you can check the rails for power, Check the transformer wiring to the first rail connection and then along the rails for loss loose connection(s). If you have power to the rails it is an issue with the Engine, Check any brush or rail riders (connections) for a bent or broken tab. If for a temp fix in a broken connection tab or brush you can use Tin foil. Hope this helps.

Posted on Dec 25, 2010

Anonymous

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SOURCE: New Lionel Polar Express train set-up issue. The

My son just got this train and we are having the same problem. Taking the last car off solved the problem for us. I think it has something to do with accessories and the transformer voltage output (See page 14 and 15 of the instructions).

I have still not determined why it won't run with the final car but am assuming it has something to do with the lights on the cars pulling too many amps and not enough left to run the train. I will let you know if I find a solution. If anyone else knows how to solve the issue, any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Posted on Dec 25, 2010

Anonymous

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SOURCE: i just set up or thomas lionel train. and the

If you can pull the roof off of Thomas there is an on/off switch within the cab. I don't know if you tried that at all..just a thought..

Posted on Apr 23, 2013

Bill Boyd

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SOURCE: How can you tell if the remote control is working for Lionel Holiday Tradition Express Train?

turn your cell phone on to camera
point the remote at the lense and press the button
if it is transmitting you will see a white dot appear on the screen of the camera

Posted on Dec 12, 2017

Testimonial: "Has to think a moment before I thought of Camera Lenz! LOL I didn't see the dot. Thank you! Now to find someone to repair it!"

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NOEL

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SOURCE: How to repair a remote control for a lionel Holiday Teadition Express Train.

hi Pkragan.
all i can find is the manual so not sure if this will be of any help to you.
Lionel Holiday Tradition Express Owner Manual Troubleshooting

Posted on Dec 12, 2017

Testimonial: "Thank you for the reply. I have the manual. It really is a skimpy manual that repeats the obvious to many of us. Have a great day. Phil"

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