Hello folks, 

This is our latest modified of the original Lionel 80 watt  watt transformer. This transformer has built in the whistle and direction controls. It is a powerful unit and will run virtually any O or O27 engine, and run a multitude of accessories, switches, RCS tracks and some of those wonderful toys Lionel and other companies have made for our layouts. We have added some really cool additions to these units:
  • The internal circuit breaker has been replaced with a modern "manual reset" model that not only opens really fast, but also will stay open until you push the reset button on the back. The idea here is if you have a short circuit on your layout, this design allows you to find whatever problem caused the short circuit, and then reset the breaker. This system prevents damaging your trains, and most important stops the issue of overheating the transformer.
  • The original cord has been replaced, with a 3 wire cord with a grounding plug. Why? Because the transformers case is metal and like any other appliance or tool that you have the exposed metal should be grounded to stop any possibility of getting a shock. The internal transformer is mounted to the bottom case which is in turn connected to the outside metal case. Safety of our products is very important to us. This also makes phasing multiple transformers a breeze. Consequently please don't even think about cutting the 3rd prong off. 
  • The whistle and direction controls are checked and internally cleaned to insure another lifetimes usage.
  • The internal coils are also cleaned and polished.
The sticker on the side is for wiring to your layout. This was a deluxe transformer in its day and had installed several optional outputs for accessories and lights. You will probably want to use either the D or C terminals for your accessories because they are common to A which is your outside rail connections. Additional information is included with your transformer.

We put a lot of time and effort into these units, and does mean we have to charge more than buying one as is. Obviously we need to charge a little more than other similar units  you may see.

We sell lots of these units, and do not take pictures of each and every transformer we sell. If the case was badly scratched up, we paint them. The front bezel may have some scratches caused by the speed control rubbing on the case. The unit pictured represents  an average cosmetic condition. If the top bezel is scratched, there's not much we can do about that.  This like all our transformers will meet our goal of all our products of  having your great great great grandchildren open a tote of train stuff and it will still work as well as when you put it away.

As with all of our transformers they come with a no BS 2 year warranty.

Thanks for looking and remember:

YOU DON'T GROW OLD FROM PLAYING WITH TRAINS...YOU GROW OLD WHEN YOU STOP PLAYING WITH TRAINS!