Toy train operating and collecting

I doubt it hurts the value much if at all, just as long as the installation wasn't a butcher job.  The value is really dependant on it's condition, it's color and it's running gear type.  To the operator this added kill switch would be benefitial, especially with more than one E-unit controlled engine on the layout at the same time.  I can only assume but your factory looking kill switch ( sounds like you are discribing a toggle switch) could be mounted on the frame where a manual reverse switch would normally go.  I think all # 10 frames were stamped to accept this, no matter if the engine was E equiped or not.

Bruce Webster

Hello Lionel2!

The Toggle Switch sounds like a Home-made Job as Lionel never used them to reverse engines. The Lever should be flat, not round. Toggle Switches are not a normal add on anyway although some have used them in their engines for reversing anyhow. Take Care.

Well, My 10E has a 3 position e-unit in it.  because when i throttle down it will change to neutral throttle up its in reverse, throttle down its in neutral and so forth.  I took it apart and found that it does indeed have an e-unit in it.  and this toggle switch does not reverse the 10E, it only cuts power to motor like an on/off switch.  I believe the power wire from pickup is wired to this toggle then to the e-unit.  when i flip the switch the loco remains in place and does not move but the lights do light up, but no movement, like its in neutral or no power to motor.  thanks.