This is one accessory where Olson's Library falls short. They only have a sketchy parts list, without pictures.
You need to install 6-wire cable.
This is from Lionel Accessories at Work on Toy Train Layouts. Wire located on the crane base is numbered top to bottom, starting at 6 to 1.
http://books.google.com/books?id=i_SjJqUwMfEC&pg=PA34&lpg=PA34&dq=Lionel+182+crane&source=web&ots=KWghjkaXeQ&sig=2Fvf-J_Hn6PjeIDZM1rzMi2u7IU&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result#PPA36,M1
Please contact me offline if you need a sketch of the origional connections.
I installed my 182 Crane with off the shelf DPDT switches for cab and boom operation, and SPST push button switch for the magnet. Let me know which you would like.
Kurt
BigC! Welcome !
Look under 282 for gantry crane.This has an electical diagram the others just have part lists. I think this is what you are looking for.
http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd2b.htm
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Anyone have a wiring diagram for this item. I restored the crane,but it didn't have a conroller. I got a controller and a schetch from a person at york,but it dosen't work. Can anyone help. BigC.
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