Questions & Answers for: Lionel carbon brush

Question about Trains 51009 Prewar No 246e O Gauge Freight Set

Runs only in reverse i have other pre war 1681e does the same

runs only in reverse i have other pre war 1681e does the same e-unit works on my pre war locos but they only seem to go in reverse I've tried to clean everything could this be a motor brush problem ...

Question about Trains Classic Freight Train Set

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My 1941 Lionel train stops getting enough power to run all the way around the track. Voltmeter says 15 volts around all track and transformer says 15 volts. How do I test engine?

My 1941 Lionel train stops getting enough power to run all the way around the track. Voltmeter says 15 volts around all track and transformer says 15 volts. How do I test engine? Cleaned track and ...

Question about 11000 Holiday Tradition Express Train Set

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Will not go forward, but will go reverse

...go reverse engine runs in reverse, but not forward Diagnostic: Poor connection/conduction between carbon brushes and rails. Solution: Clean carbon brushes and metal rails with solvent. If problem ...

Question about 6-38313 Rdc 2 Car Budd Commuter Set Convent Clas

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Lionel troubleshooting

lionel troubleshooting not running but lights are on Two steps: (1) verify all wires are connected (use a Volt Ohm meter if you have one. (2) If there's a motor involved (and I assume there is) ... ...