2-6-4 O guage question

It is might be the transformer. The loco's E unit (reverser)is working normally. If you give the model number of the transformer, someone might be able to help with more specific directions than I can. When you first hooked the track to the transformer, you put the wires on the constant voltage terminals. If you have a voltmeter, check the voltage between each terminal and the U terminal to see what voltage each one gives. If there is no reading, try moving the lever and see if that works.

Lionel O And O-27 locomotives utilized a directional contol based on a forward - stop - reverse - stop - forward - etc. sequence. Pushing the reverse button will cause a momentary break in current which initiates the sequence. Unplugging the transformer will do the same thing.

The Lionel locos of my youth all had a metal tab on top which enabled one to disengage the sequence reverse. You might wish to do this when, of course, your engine is in the *forward* mode. IMHO, however, the best solution would be to purchase a new transformer. High speed and lack of control sounds as if no reduction in house voltage is occurring. This could lead to overheating of the locomotive and subsequent damage to same. HTH.

Jerry

Oh dear. It's been a long time since I've played with this train. I wasn't hooking up one end of the track wire to the "U" connection on the transformer. I was following the lines on the back of the transformer corresponding to different voltages. Once I hooked up one wire to "U", it worked.

By mentioning the "U" terminal, you helped me fix the problem. Thanks very much. I probably just woke up my wife with the whistle. Oh well, she'll get over it.

Glad I could help. It has been a long time since I traded in my O27 for HO, but some things I remember.