very new to this

[highfargone]

I have once again embarked upon this hobby. Hopefully for real this time. If I could just figure out how to hook up power to track and see these babies in action that would go a long way towards that. Im trying to hook a RW transformer up to a lionel remote control track section. Though that may not be right either. Sorry for the simplicity of the question. There is much for me to learn. Dan

[phillyreading]

You must first run power to the tracks, then use the remote control wired from the remote control track. Be careful not to hold the button on the remote control for longer then five seconds, as you may burn out the electromagnet in the center of the track. Also is it an O gauge RCS or Fastrac remote section of track?

[highfargone]

TY Phillyreading... can only assume then that I connect with a CTC lockon to the track then?

[Penny Trains]

Use a CTC or UTC O gauge track lock-on.  Check the plate on the rear of the transformer to determine which terminals to attach the wires to.  Look for "variable voltage" in the 18 - 20 volt range for trains.  Be sure the rails, track pins, locomotive wheels and pick-up rollers are clean and free of rust.  (If you need suggestions on cleaning them let us know.)

Becky

[KRM]

Hi, Highfargone,

 If you are just getting back into it and runing post war trains , 1945 to 1969 do yourself a favor and go on line and order a Greenberg's Repair and operating manual for lionel trains. It is well worth the money and will give you most of the info you need for post war trains and all the way up to TMCC trains.

[rtraincollector]

Okay RW and R transformers are a little different than most 1 st as Becky said you need to get a lock on to attach your wires to the track You should have 1 row of 3 wire connectors ( top row bottom row there is only 2 connectors) in the middle of the first row it is your U post and that connects to the outside rail. Then you want to connect to the first post and that goes to the middle track that will give you 12 - 18 volts variable by the controller on the front. wish you were close to one of us as most of us would be glad to come over and help you.