LIONEL POSTWAR 022 ELEC SWITCH SERVICING

FOr my O22s I perform the following to get them happy:

 

1) Remove the motor

2) Remove the cover from the motor

3) Remove the base plate from the switch

4) Tighten rails as needed

5) Verify solder joints on switch body

6) Use CRC 2-26 to lubricate the motor and clean the contacts

7) Reassemble switch

8) Test with controller and each contact rail at 12VAC

9) Install on layout if satisfied, otherwise service again or relegate to parts

First of all,thank you for the reply. Please advise how to remove the motor
and what cover are you referring to and how is it removed.? ALSO I am
having a problem with one anti derailer not working even when I short the
outer rails, ie it works sometimes. What is a fix for this?
MUCH THANKS, Jerry

On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 4:07 PM, O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum <
alerts@hoop.la> wrote:

Subscribed.  I am in the same situation and doing the same thing tomorrow.  I've had all mine completely apart many years ago, but after sitting on the unused layout for 15 years, they are very sluggish.  I plan to leave the screws out of the covers so I can get inside them down the road without having to unscrew a lot of track.

Jerome,

   1st you can pick up used, like new 022 switches at the train shows for about $10.00 each, pick up a couple and repair your problem switch a little at a time.  Before you strip and clean the 022 switches, use some CRC spray cleaner on all your switches and see if they all do not work like new once more.  Most will work like brand new again unless there is some other kind of electrical problem.  Don't over due the spray.

PCRR/Dave 

I would follow this guys lead and instructions.  I did and I have 25 o22s working flawlessly at lower voltages. See link

http://cs.trains.com/trccs/for...1813936.aspx#1813936

Jerome,

The general fix for one of the anti detainees not working is a broken solder joint.  Flip over the switch and take the metal plate that covers the track portion of the switch. You will have to remove 2-3 small machine screws.  Once removed you will see a few metal straps connected at each end with solder.  Look at the end points of the straps.  This is generally where the break is.  Just resolver and you are back in biz.  Easy fix

What is the best way to clean the oxidation from the fixed voltage plug connections? Do I clean the pin and tab with a piece of emery cloth, or is there a better way to do it?

 

Ken

 

 

Caig DeoxIT D5.  Used it for years on my electric guitar and sound reinforcement gear.  Works fabulous on train stuff too!

 

Pete

KenL, if you haven't done so already, closely inspect the switch controller wiring for breaks in the insulation; very common that the insulation becomes very brittle and breaks off over time.

 

You can also go to Olsen's Toy Trains FREE on-line LIBRARY to view the instructions for the O-22 switch; and check the parts list for exploded views of the parts making up the switch.  You'll better understand the terminology used in this thread.

 Here is a picture showing the screws you will need to remove. There are 3 different sets:

1 set (red) Retains the motor cover

1 set (green) Attaches the motor to the base

1 set (blue) Retains the backing plate to the base

 

 

This is the base with the plate and motor removed. Check all the solder joints and ensure all the rails are tight.

 

This is the motor. I've identified the surfaces I service with lubrication. Blue for CRC 2-26 and red for Labelle 107. Additionally, check all solder joints.

 

 

Assembly is reverse of disassemble. Just be cognoscente of the frog pin and motor alignment. (The pin is in the middle of the 4 blue circles in the last picture).

 

Here is a link to Olen's Trains which supplies parts you may find you need and shows an exploded diagram:

 

http://www.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=673

 

Hope that helps!

bmoran4, your last post is GREAT!!!  Haven't seen a description with pictures so succinctly presented for disassembling/reassembling and servicing an O22.

 

The only thing I would add would be to have an old tooth brush handy to break-up any gunk (for lack of a better term) that may have been accumulated over the years; and, use Q-tips to clean up.  I used WD-40.  Of the six switches I serviced, two required soldering of the non-derailing strips that had separated from the outside rails.

 

EDIT:  What do you use/how do you make the circles/and add text to a photograph?  Or supply a link to the information.  I'd be very grateful.