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       #Post#: 688--------------------------------------------------
       Starting to restore - power cord question
       By: Leigh Date: August 1, 2014, 9:04 am
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       Hello everyone, first post!
       I have a Lionel 2026 engine with tender (the earlier 48-49
       version) and Pullman cars that my grandfather bought around the
       time my dad was born.  We inherited this when he passed and my
       being the engineer in the family I became the defacto owner
       considering the last time it was running was about 20 years ago
       when I set it up (in high school) and got it working pretty much
       by trial and error.
       I still have it all in boxes and am planning to start getting it
       up and running again, this time going through and
       cleaning/repairing everything properly to get it nice and neat.
       First thing I'm finding is more of a basic question though: Its
       running off a 1044 transformer and the power cords back then
       were not quite what they are now.  I think there is an end plate
       missing around the prongs, leaving some internal components of
       the plug exposed.  They would be flush against the wall when
       plugged in, but for peace of mind I'm thinking I would like to
       just replace it.  I haven't taken the cover off yet but from
       some of the schematics it looks like a pretty simple soldering
       job where the cord connects will do it.
       Anyone know if using a modern 3-prong plug would create any
       issues with the transformer?  I've never actually done this
       before, though I've done plenty of basic soldering.  If this is
       fine, wouldn't there be a 3rd wire for the ground to connect and
       does anyone know where that should go?  I don't know enough to
       say if simply hooking up to an internal frame or the metal base
       plate would be enough, or even safe...
       thanks!
       Leigh
       #Post#: 690--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Starting to restore - power cord question
       By: TrainLarry Date: August 2, 2014, 12:50 pm
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       Welcome to the board, Leigh!
       Concerning your power cord issue, the original power cord plugs
       were molded in one piece. If your plug has the internal wiring
       exposed, it sounds like the plug was replaced in the past. You
       can either cut a thin piece of cardboard to cover up the wires,
       or just replace the plug. You do not need a 3 prong plug or
       wiring, as it is not necessary, and transformers are safe
       without them.
       Larry
       #Post#: 706--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Starting to restore - power cord question
       By: Navyben Date: October 11, 2014, 6:35 pm
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       I would contact "The Train tender"
       He is a parts guy for postwar and other period lionel trains.
       has real nice reproduction train parts and has 2 wire cords that
       fit nicely if you
       want to replace the cord.
       R.
       Ben
       TCA- 91-33414
       Lioinel Repair
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