Looking for a Lionel "168 Controlloer for 'Magic Electrol'"

[Anonymous]

I am looking for a Lionel "168 Controlloer for 'Magic Electrol'", needed to operate one of my older locomotives. If you can help, please respond here.

Thanks!

[lionelsoni]

Do you know that the "magic electrol" just steps the e-unit in response to the whistle controller? You shouldn't really need anything special to run the locomotive. See http://www.toytrainrevue.com/relay.htm

[Chris F]

I couldn't find a listing for a 168 Controller. Could it be the 167, 167C, or 167S whistle controller?

[lionelsoni]

I have seen references to a "168". My guess is that it is just a whistle controller relabeled for Magic Electrol.

[Anonymous]

THANKS, FOLKS! My first trip to this forum paid off quickly -- I don't need the controller at all since the whistle controller on my ZW works quite nicely to change direction on the loco in question. Thanks again.