Comments on: Train Engine Repair

By: Jeremy Shotts

Jeremy Shotts — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:17:44 +0000

I don’t quite understand what the problem is.
I model in N gauge and I’ve done DCC conversions and Sound conversions on locomotives. In most cases space requirements mean stripping out the original electronic board and throwing it away. Think about what the boards in your locos actually do and see if you really really still need them. In DC the wiring should be pretty simple, perhaps with the need to solder in a suppressor or maybe resistors if you have LED lights anywhere. And for DCC it’s just a matter of getting track power to the decoder and then taking leads to lights, loudspeakers etc. I guess the only problem is if you have treasured classic locos you want to restore to original condition…? Good luck, anyway!

By: Ralph Statuto

Ralph Statuto — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:11:32 +0000

Your problem is a supply problem. Since K-line is a Lionel product and built China logistics is one problem. The second is the motherboard the used maybe obsolete. When a manufacturer places a order for a model the give the a total of units needed and from there they go down to each number for each railroad. Then comes parts. Lionel or any manufacturer has to order extra parts including electronics. Here is the problem if there a problem add they don’t catch it before the line runs assembly you have a bunch of defective locomotives and not enough to repair them. I would contact Lioneland tell them your problem.

By: Dale

Dale — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:55:50 +0000

You might try some of the online resellers like eBay or Etsy and see if you can find a used locomotive that you could strip the board from. You might find one that is mechanically broken but has a working control board.