Hello all. I've been in the background and attempting to learn a little more since I signed up. 1st post. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
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Last weekend I soldered two “Postwar” toggle controllers to determine the correct way. One “Postwar” toggle the way it was originally. The other the way the O27 "Vintage" toggle was soldered.
The “Postwar” toggle controller as soldered originally throws the track in both directions. Good news. Unfortunately, both light bulbs stay on all the time. Bad news.
Using the “Postwar” toggle controller as the way the O27 controller was soldered didn’t throw/ switch the track.
O27 track switch part # are 6-5122: Right Hand & 6-5121: Left hand.
YouTube has several videos for O27 switches. None of the ones I found address what I’m attempting to do.
Background:
Up until last Christmas my Lionel starter set from the 70’s was perfect. I love the fact it still works. Then my son, 6, asked if we can expand the layout. I said “Yes we can!” and quickly realized the shortcoming of DC, small transformer, with a larger layout (i.e. it doesn't work well). We agreed to expand using the O27 brown tie tube track I have and postwar cars. In February 2021 we purchased a rebuilt ZW transformer and #2046 Steam engine.
Together this past Summer we purchased a few more cars, track and switches. During one of these excursions, it was suggested we use the “Postwar” toggle controller to add color some color, additional interaction for my son, and more easily see which way the track was positioned.
P.S. I’ve been having difficulty signing into the forum. Allen and Rich have been very helpful. Apologies in advance if I have a delayed reply to any clarification questions.
