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My lionel rw transformer won't run the train unless ithe speed control is turned 3/4 way up or better . Can this be fixed ?

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Yes. Find a Lionel repair shop or bring it to a local hobby store that does model train repairs. You can contact Lionel for a list of repair shops.

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SOURCE: My new Lionel CW-80 trans former stopped working

I did the same thing as brian-sw. Opened the unit, removed the old in-line fuse and added an external fuse holder to make it easier to replace in the future. Transformer is difficult to open unless you have the triangular security screw driver. Security bits can be purchase from Harbor Freight but you will need to adapt them to fit into the channels where the screws are recessed. It certaintly would have been nice if Lionel installed an external fuse or circuit breaker. Guess they didn't want to loose the repair business.

Posted on Dec 19, 2008

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SOURCE: Lionel train power issue

Answer a number of questions:
Is the tranformer power adequate for the train and is it a working tranformer?
Will the train run by connecting the wires directly to the two points of the train (wheels and center rail connector)?
Are the tracks new?
Is the lockon new?

Posted on Jan 07, 2009

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SOURCE: Need help setting up Lionel North Pole Central

I had the same dilema and trains are not new to me. Look under the piece of straight track that has a notch in it for the wiring. There will be a clip to hold the wire and a piece of plactic that looks like a block. One either side of that is a metal tab that one end of the wiring slides over. Actually each piece of the Fastrack has one of these. Only one has a notch but you can notch any one.
MHC

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SOURCE: WE are trying to get our lionel holiday train

There is no on/off switch. Remote will give no indication of working. Try putting engine and coal car only and try. I have had this train set for two years and the remote tends to work whenever it wants.

Posted on Dec 27, 2009

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SOURCE: Need Z4000 transformer (trains) manual

We were able to locate a Z4000 transformer manual. Found out our problem was a connection problem with the track and not a problem with the transformer. Thanks anyway.

Posted on Jan 01, 2010

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I got a ZW transformer as a gift, bought at an auction. The left side doesn't get any power and the right side I cannot control the speed. Can this be fixed?
Hello, Don -

I hope I am correct you are asking about a Lionel ZW transformer for electric model trains.

I am personally not familiar with the transformer. However, I have found some information on the internet which may prove informative to you.

See:
https://dfarq.homeip.net/all-about-the-lionel-zw/

Plus, I found 3 PDF documents which are a series about repairing Lionel ZW transformers:
http://www.agtta.com/Tech-Tips/Tech-tip-ZW-repairs1.pdf
http://www.agtta.com/Tech-Tips/Tech-tip-ZW-repairs2.pdf
http://www.agtta.com/Tech-Tips/Tech-tip-ZW-repairs3.pdf

For the 3 PDF documents you will need Adobe Reader software (free) to open, download, save to your Documents folder, and print.

Assuming I am correct that you mean a Lionel ZW transformer, you may find more (and better) information on a forum for model train enthusiasts. This is a link to one such forum:
http://www.modeltrainforum.com/
If you are not familiar with that forum, you will need to first register to post on it. Registration is free.

Best wishes.
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My new lionel train slows down on far side of the track
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To paraphrase the "How to Connect Accessories" section: accessories work best with fixed voltage - these voltages are obtained from the following pairs of output binding posts: "A-B" 5 volts; "B-C" 11 volts and "A-C" 16 volts.
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Answer a number of questions:
Is the tranformer power adequate for the train and is it a working tranformer?
Will the train run by connecting the wires directly to the two points of the train (wheels and center rail connector)?
Are the tracks new?
Is the lockon new?
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