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1950s O Gauge Lionel Diesel Locomotive
Ken asks readers:
“I recently acquired a 1950s model O gauge Lionel Diesel switcher loco and I am trying to return it to working order. Can anyone tell me the voltage that these early three rail locos used and was it AC or DC current?”
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ac power 0-18 volts
The engines run on 8-18 VAC
As John and Paul have commented, it’s 8-18 volts AC. The old Lionels (I have some too) ran on 3 rail track with the ground being on the two outside rails, and the hot (positive) being in the middle. Hope this helped.