1. Curved Sections: 8 036; 12 048. Straight Sections: 4, 6, or 8. Substitute 1 for an Operating / Uncoupling Section with a magnet in the center to uncouple cars and blades for operating cars. Log Dump and Coal Dump Cars work with the magnet. Two blades operate Milk Cars.
FastTrack 10" Straight Sections come in a 4-pack. Get a Terminal Track (one 10" Straight Section) that includes wires for a transformer.
2. Transformer: LionChief Plus uses a remote to access features. Check with a hobby shop about a transformer to supply 14-16 volts to the track and enough power for those illuminated passenger cars. A rebuilt and certified Lionel postwar transformer may work, or a Williams / Atlas transformer.
3. Passenger Cars: They would look beautiful behind that ,locomotive, especially at night. If the bulbs are too bright at 14-16 volts, consider replacing them. Also, the wheels turn loosely on the axles. Put a drop or two of light oil on each side of each wheel. Turn it to work the oil between the wheel and the axle to reduce friction.
Good Luck!
