Lionel 18006 Reading T-1 Problems

[Trainman_Ron]

Hi,

First time posting on this board. After many years of wanting a Reading T-1, I found one on line in C-7 condition, but with many  problems. The e-unit will stay in one postion, sometimes it will cycle other times nothing. Makes a nice display at times!  It does not smoke! Have put fluid in , drained off the extra fluid, turned up the power with no luck. I can see the glow from the wick. The SOS does not work, nor does the whistle or bell. I checked the switch on the bottom of the tender. I'm using a MRC 270 watt pure wave transformer running TMCC in conventional mode for this engine. I can not find a engine  or wiring diagram for this unit.

My question is : Has anyone else had simuliar problems with this engine and how did you fix it? Also has anyone change this unit over to TMCC or DCS?.

Thanks for help.

[laz 57]

Hi TRAINMAN RON,

to the forum.  I had the NYC Mohawk in that same era Lionel # 18009.  Great runner!  I also have the 18064 Mohawk with TMCC.  I had this changed over by Train America Studios a few years ago to add cruise control.  You can call up Lionel and ask about thier Electric Railroad boards that have Commander M, for cruise contro.  I don't know if it will work in the T1 but worth a try?

Here's a site to order this stuff.  I ordered here the man is a good guy he will stear you in the right direction.

http://www.mttponline.com/

Good luck,

laz57

[laz 57]

DENNIS,

  Here are some on E Bay 2 are at a good price.  Anything under 350.  Buddy has this and loves it.

http://desc.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=lionel+reading+t1&_sacat=479&_dmd=1&_odkw=lionel+mohawk&_osacat=479&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313&LH_TitleDesc=1

Good luck,

laz57