Tender question

[traindaddy1]

I have a Lionel New York Central Slope-back tender acquired awhile ago as a single item.  Inside the shell is etched a number 8300 T - 15.  There is circuit board, back-up light, off-on toggle switch and 4 pronged terminal.

I went to the Lionel web site but could only find a diagram of the tender with a weight but no circuit board.

Question: Would you know what the circuit board does and how to activate it?

As always, many thanks.

 

[1688torpedo]

 Hello Traindaddy!      Your Tender goes with the 8516 Steam Switcher that Lionel made in 1985. The circuit board in your Tender is a Combo Rectifier/Reverse unit for the 8516 as it had a Can Motor instead of a Pullmore & it also operates the Light on the rear of the tender when in reverse. The set it came with had a Gondola, Crane Car, Bunk Car, & Work Caboose. The Rolling Stock was Grey & Black in color also. So, If you can find a 8516 on ebay or a Train Show you've got it made.( The 8516 looks like the postwar 1615 yardgoat & it smokes too) Hope this helps. Take Care.

[traindaddy1]

KEITH: I knew it!...I knew that if I asked the "experts", I would get the answer. Many thanks.

[1688torpedo]

 Hello Traindaddy!     You're very welcome for the help.  BTW- The 8516 is the first Yard Goat of its kind (1615 style) to have a Can Motor,Electronic Circuit Board, & Smoke Generator among its features. Lionel tried, But failed in the late 40s to use a Smoke Unit in the Steam Switchers. The Smoke Stack was too long & narrow for a Smoke Pellet to fit & they did not use liquid smoke in those days. (not until 1957) Take Care.