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Reply to "K-Line 6-21212 New Haven Alco - Motors in Series Issue"

Just as an aside, what type of transformer are you running it with? There have long been complaints about the "jack rabbit" starts of these starter set K-Line types of engines. But they're always from folks using something like a ZW or any Lionel postwar transformer that starts with a minimal 6-7 volts to the track.

I've long said I think the Lionel 1033 is one of the very best transformers ever made for running a variety of non-command types of engines. The B-U setting of 0-11 volts is perfect for these sorts of engines: No rewiring necessary. I have the K-Line built version of your New Haven Alco and it runs slowly with no alterations. Are you then running a postwar or MPC engine next: Switch to the A-U setting for a more typical voltage to the track. There's a couple other what Lionel called "Multivolt" transformers, which have the possibility of lower starting voltage to the track.

I once had someone here suggest the 1033 is nothing more than a good door stop. Well sadly, he's passed on, but happily my 1033's are still going strong, as they always have.

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