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I need a New O27 Locomotive that I can control with a transforme
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By: smaricic Date: January 8, 2022, 3:14 pm
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Hi, everybody! My locomotives are getting old and tired, like
me.
I want to buy a brand new locomotive that runs on O27 track
and can be controlled with my recently fixed transformer. Any
recommendations? I started searching online yesterday, but I
have not found much. My old 2014 Lionel Signature catalog has
eight LionChief Plus diesels, and it says they are all "Minimum
curve O27", but when I look the numbers up online, Lionel now
says "O31". Here's an example: 6-38825 -- a Union Pacific GP7.
Another from the same section: 6-38819 -- a Rio Grande RS-3.
Lionel's 2020 Big Book online catalog shows five small O27
steam locomotives . One example is the SANTA FE LIONCHIEF PLUS
2.0 0-6-0T #95 SKU: 2032010. Does anyone have experience with
that type?
Or any other?
Thanks and best wishes!
Steve M
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Re: I need a New O27 Locomotive that I can control with a transf
ormer
By: djacobsen Date: January 11, 2022, 11:08 am
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smaricic
Hello & Welcome to the Forum!
Worn out locomotive? Really?
Motor doesn't run?
Wheels falling off?
Most probably your locomotive needs a thorough maintenance.
My newest locomotive a 1946 221 Dreyfuss Hudson just gets
routine maintenencae.
My other is a 1937. l will admit it is starting to get a little
zinc pest, but it too just receives
routine maintenance
Honestly, l dont own a Lionel that runs on O27 track newer than
the Drefuss.
My other's, Lionel Standard Gauge & Wind Ups are 1917 to mid
30's
Ok, basicly You want a Scout. There's alot of them out there and
reasonably priced.
lf you want something newer, the plastic MPC era loco's are
available.
After those you start gettingmore bells & whistles...more stuff
to break/wear out.
l see Scout's & Scout type locomotives, in very good to like new
for 50 to 75$ all the time.
You can find Good,Used locomotives that your grand children will
play with quite easily. Just dont get sucked into the auction
fever & over pay.
check out our for sale/trade sub forum, maybe someones offering
something you'd like..
my locomotives are in the gallery if you want a look. Honestly,
l didn't pay over $100.00 for anything.
Hope this is of some help.
Happy Rails!
dave
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Re: I need a New O27 Locomotive that I can control with a transf
ormer
By: smaricic Date: January 11, 2022, 11:34 am
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Thank you, Dave!
I will look into Scouts and the for sale/trade sub forum.
Steve
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Re: I need a New O27 Locomotive that I can control with a transf
ormer
By: kars2026at10 Date: January 12, 2022, 11:21 am
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You should be able to get a Lionel 2026 on e-bay at a reasonable
price. I have three plus a 2036 and a prewar 1668. I have to
keep them clean inside and out to run great, so maintenance is
regular. You can run almost anything on 027 that has 6 drivers.
If you get 8 drivers you need "O" If you are going to have a
lot of trains you should get "Greenberg's Repair and Operating
Manual. It has helped me a LOT!
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Re: I need a New O27 Locomotive that I can control with a transf
ormer
By: smaricic Date: January 13, 2022, 5:49 pm
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Thank you, Kars,
I see there are quite a few 2026's on ebay. But I had my
heart set on something new -- I guess I'm trying to feel young
;)
Best wishes,
Steve
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