Who makes this connector used on LIONEL passenger cars?

I'd stick with the JST connectors, they're everywhere and cheap.

GRJ, I'll just wait 10 months and buy the 7 I need at the next LIONEL 50% off sale.

Rod Stewart posted:

Carl, if you are still with us on this, I was glancing through the All Electronics current catalog (yes, a real live PAPER catalog!) and came across what looks like the original connectors you referenced. (allelectronics.com)

Its called a LOSI connector set, Micro T/B/DT, cat # CON-860. $1.00 a pair. 

Check it out, Rod 

Rod, an internet search using your information lead to listings on eBay, allectronics.com, and another.  They are conveniently selling them as wired pairs with prices varying. 

"Losi" is, apparently, repackaging the Molex connectors and selling them under their own name as part of their line of RC parts.

Thanks for running this down, Rod.  

Pingman posted:

...  But Mouser charges $7.95 to ship.

Mouser has an economy shipping method that is, I think, 3.95. You have to click on the "other shipping methods" at check-out to see it. It's a bit longer wait for delivery; about a week and a half on my most recent purchase.

For $3.95 you can get 10 pairs of pre wired connectors shipped to your door.

You can buy them ready to use for far less than making them yourself.

Pete

Leo, thanks for the tip on the alternate shipping charge--much more likely to order with that available.

Pete, I've already placed an order for the JST's and the long delivery time isn't a problem given the pennies per pair cost and my project timeline.  My primary interest in the MOLEX connectors was to secure the corresponding male connectors to mate with the OEM LIONEL female connectors in a group of passenger car shells w/ lights I recently purchased.  Given my druthers, I'd prefer to maintain the OEM connections where possible.

Carl, I was refering to the "molex" connectors, not the JSTs. 

These are the ones found in the 21" passenger cars.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Pc...047675.c100005.m1851

Pete

Pete, my apologies; I misread your earlier post.

I checked the eBay product you linked, and it appears to be different from the one I purchased from LIONEL for use with the 15" UP passenger cars in 6-31712.  This is a screenshot of the parts list for the "Chatham" coach included in that set listing the 2-pin connector.

The connectors look very similar and perhaps the 21" cars use a different connector.  I have never had much luck chasing 21" passenger car parts on the website, not enough photos and too many "unavailable."  I'll go back and check the 21" parts lists for the item and compare part nos.

Again, Pete, apologies for my misread.