Lionel #671 "Steam Turbine" Transformer?

[chad tm5000/trainstation]

hi my name is chad and the answer to your question is yes you can use a 80 watt or higher on it i have the same unit 671 turbine its a pennsy 6200 i run that all the time but make shur thats the only one you run on that track and the trak is clean with goo gone why you ask is that the dirt that comes from it you will see that the trak will be black and lube it with 3 in 1 oil very little then you will be fine

[ScottStavros]

Thanks for your suggestions, everyone. I think I'll go with the #1033 transformer for the sake of my beleaguered Adriatic engine. YouTube videos to follow!

[DMUinCT]

The Lionel  "O" gauge #671 and the "O-27" gauge #2020 are identical locomotives except for the number .   "O" gauge sets, in 1948, did not include a Transformer, "O-27" sets did.

The "O-27" , 2020 Turbine sets were shipped with:  "Packed with each train set shown above is the new Type 1033 90-Watt Lionel Transformer, brand new this year.  Power output is ample for operation of train and some accessories."  Page 10, 1948 Catalog.

 

[arkady]

My transformer of choice is my Lionel KW. But my 681 runs just fine with a 1033, even pulling a string of modern Lionel streamlined 027 illuminated passenger cars.  You should be good to go.

 

[cwburfle]

1033 transformers were very popular, and should be easy to obtain for a reasonable price.
The 1044 is an updated version, and would also be fine.
My persona favorite for a single train transformer is the LW.

[lionelsoni]

It should be fine, unless you have a lot of lighted cars and accessories.

[ScottStavros]

Hi everyone!

I just recently acquired a Lionel #671 "Steam Turbine" Locomotive (the 1947-1949 E-unit/smoke unit version) but I can't find any information about the transformer that originally came with it. How much Watt-age does this engine need? I'm considering purchasing a Lionel #1033 (90 Watt) Transformer for my #2036 "Adriatic" engine, so I was wondering if that transformer would also work for my new #671.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!