Originally Posted by Ted Bertiger:
I've changed a few Lionel steameras from the 27 ohm to a coated 22 or 25 ohm resistor and either puts out a good amount of smoke, whether it is a fan unit or a pumping style. The 27 ohm one just does not cut it. I also replace the wicking and always cut off that stupid resistor sleeve that should have never been used. It just gets "caked" onto the resistor after some use.
I remember that K-Line engine that you changed the resistor. It smoked great for about two minuets.
