Razorback Traction Co: An LW Transformer Transformation...

[M. Mitchell Marmel]

As delivered this morning (photo from original eBay listing): 

After a new power cord and lightbulb (and a borrowed handle from my inop LW), plus a good scrubbing of the bakelite case while I had it off:

Runs the Crocodile just fine, and the reverse and whistle buttons are fully functional!  All in all, a good morning's work!

Mitch

[steve24944]

Nice work !   A classic looking Lionel Transformer !

Steve

[webenda]

Nice job M.M.M. The LW is my favorite industrial design, even over the ZW. First sold in 1955 it seems a cross between Art Deco (1930's) and 1950's austere industrial. Of course, the lighted dial is the cat's meow! Uh... no that is from the 20's. Ah! The lighted dial "rocks!"

[M. Mitchell Marmel]

Thankee!  The LW is my "go-to" transformer for daily utilty/train show use, as it's durable, powerful and good looking...  ^.^

Mitch

[M. Mitchell Marmel]

Oh!  And the power cord is from a burned-out Lionel CW-80.  How's THAT for recycling?  ^.^

Mitch