Will posted:StevefromPA posted:Will posted:StevefromPA posted:@Will great pick-ups at the ATMA! Due to some health issues wasn’t able to go Saturday but did go on Sunday. Love the 253 in peacock- looks to be in great shape. I very much wanted to get a Prewar Boxcab like yours and saw some 248s etc...but wasn’t to be....for this show. Regarding the type Z, I have a refurbished one so naturally little noise. Before I had my dad’s type V(very similar, at least appearance wise) fixed twice, it had a slight buzz to it. Wrapped some electric tape around it and it filled the buzzing somewhat. The only transformers I have that buzzed to a level of annoyance were:
my dad’s MPC era Spirit of 76 and Coca Cola sets- basically the same transformer but one is blue and the other red, respectively
my dad’s type V before being fixed
My grandfather’s 1033 from his 1476WS Postwar set. Slight buzz only. The tape trick worked with that one
Some older 45 watt and under transformers. American Flyer 1b and 4b that I used to use for accessories. A Lionel and a Marx with the red handle and only 2 binding posts(734?)
The Type Z, IMO, is an awesome transformer when used correctly(I.e. no more than 2 consists with large loads, 1 consist & a trolley and accessories, etc...) Did you get any info on the history/if it’s been restored? I bought mine at Hamburg meet
great stuff all around!
steve
Steve, I bought it from the vendor at the show who exclusively sells tranformers. He has tables full of them and is there every show, but I don't know his name. New cord and according to the tag, new roller.
The 253 is the exact one I was looking for and it was rewheeled and rewired, so it was a good find.
Did he offer a two year guarantee and give you his card? If so then it's the same person who I bought mine from and I'd give him a ring.
No but I gave him a credit card, and the name on it is Henry Lutz. Is that the same guy and if so, so you have his #? Anyway, some research seems to indicate this is fairly common and not a problem. Although it is somewhat annoying.
Will, check your email, just sent one.
It is a common problem but if you buy something that’s been repaired well and a guarantee of 2 years it shouldn’t be a noticeable problem. Just my take, though.
