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Lionel "Std" No. 80 Semaphore

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Posted by 1688torpedo on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 6:42 PM
Hello mkblk! You're very welcome. Glad to be of help.
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Posted by mkblk on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 8:29 AM
Keith: Thanks for the info. I accessed Dr. Tinker's website and sent him an email this morning. Very interesting. I read all the stuff on his website. He ought to be able to solve my problem easily!

MK
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Posted by 1688torpedo on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 6:45 PM
Hello MKblk ! Dr. Tinker in Lexington,Mass should be able to help you out.His specialty is prewar Lionel. Just type in: Dr.Tinker Toy Trains on your Computer Address Bar and his Website will come up. He is very helpful & knows plenty about old trains,Plus he may have the ladder you're looking for. Good Luck
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Posted by mkblk on Tuesday, August 9, 2005 7:29 AM
spankybird: Thanks for the response. The No. 82 is similar, but unfortunately the pdf doesn't show the wiring. I'm sure that I can figure it out... eventually, but I didn't want to blow out the coil in the process (assuming the coil still functions - I haven't done a continuity test on it yet.

MK
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Posted by spankybird on Monday, August 8, 2005 8:46 PM
Maybe this will help, its for 082

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=1045

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Lionel "Std" No. 80 Semaphore
Posted by mkblk on Monday, August 8, 2005 7:33 PM
I would like a schematic of the wiring diagram for the No. 80 pre-war standard gauge semaphore. Picked one up at Greenberg's and the wiring was trashed.

Also, the best way to test the solenoid. The lamp works fine and all the parts are there except the ladder (what, you have one?). It isn't in perfect condition but will make me happy if I can get it to work. I plan on using it on my F-scale Garden Railway (I hope that isn't sacreligious). I won't leave it out in the rain. I promise!

I noticed in my Greenberg Lionel Repair Guide that older equipment operated on 6 volts. It does glow rather nicely on a 9v battery.

Appreciate any feedback,

Happy MRRg

MK
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