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@breezinup posted:

I found it interesting that while these LionChief Plus A5s have no operating backup light, Lionel's inexpensive 0-4-0 switchers (going way back -the bottom MPC-era NYC was part of the 1985-86 Yard Chief set - nice set, BTW) had operating backup lights. Some text from the owner's manual for the No. 38605 is shown. Of course, the earlier versions had incandescent backup lights rather than LEDs.

I had several of these from the MPC era, and they were wonderful, smooth runners. They have a can motor; it might be fun to convert one of these with a ERR cruise commander installed. That operating backup light was very cool, an unexpected high-end feature found on these little engines.

No. 38605 (cataloged 2007)

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"Your tender’s rear directional lamp illuminates whenever the locomotive is powered up and in reverse. If this lamp fails to illuminate, check that the locomotive and tender’s plug assembly is properly connected. Your tender is equipped with an LED style headlamp for longer life."



No. 8516   (1985-86)

8516 New York Central 0-4-0 Switcher Loco with Tender [6-8516] - $124.99 : America's Best Train, Toy & Hobby Shop!

HIGBYTOYS Lionel Yard Chief Train Set Web Page

I picked up that set a couple years ago on eBay. I always wanted it long before TMCC/Legacy came along as I have an affinity to MPC! I was going to put a ERR Mini Commander in, but the A5 came along and  now I’ll leave it for all its MPC charm!

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