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       Whistle doesn't work with new transformer/track
       By: rew111 Date: December 2, 2016, 2:27 pm
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       I have a 1954 Model 2055 Lionel locomotive with the whistle in
       the coal tender. Last year the original transformer broke and I
       had to by a new one.  I also bought new track (Fasttrack).The
       train store guy recommended a Lionel CW-80 transformer.  The
       train runs fine but the whistle does not work.  I had the
       whistle tested at a train store and it worked fine there, so the
       problem seems to be with the transformer and/or the track.  Any
       ideas on what is causing this or how to fix it?
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       Re: Whistle doesn't work with new transformer/track
       By: TrainLarry Date: December 2, 2016, 6:20 pm
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       The problem is most likely with the transformer. Try reversing
       the leads from the transformer to the track and try the whistle
       again. You may also want to have the train running with a few
       cars behind it as you try the whistle.
       If this does not work, the transformer may be bad. Return it to
       the place of purchase with your tender and have them check your
       tender whistle there with another transformer.
       Chances are your old transformer may be able to be repaired.
       Which transformer do you have, and what is wrong with it?
       Larry
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       Re: Whistle doesn't work with new transformer/track
       By: keithfreitag Date: December 3, 2016, 9:31 am
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       Do you not have a repair station near you to fix the old
       transformer? My grandfather does that all the time.. Those old
       transformers are nice bc they are repairable..Good luck
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       Re: Whistle doesn't work with new transformer/track
       By: rew111 Date: December 3, 2016, 1:55 pm
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       thanks, I'll try reversing the leads. The transformer started
       smoking so I disposed of it. :-(
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