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k-line/lionel plymouth switcher reverse board can it be replaced with a generic one and have smoke/lights work?

VHubbardVHubbardOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I obtained a low/not run K-line plymouth switcher.   

It runs reverse great.

Nuetral from reverse, it creaps and hums.  I think this points to the reversing board as a problem.

Forward only 1/3 speed and sluggish

Nuetral from forward.  In nuetral, no humming.

All the lights work.  Front/rear lights cycle correctly.   Smoke unit off/untested.   I am leaving it off until the forward/nuetral is resolved.  Motor works freely forward/reverse.

I am thinking this is a problem with the reversing board.   Do I need the one specifically for the Plymouth?  Does it also power the smoke unit/lights.  Or can I use a Dallee or similar reverse board?

From now on, engines with electronics will not be purchased by me at York bandit sales unless they can be tested.

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N nxs205OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I'm afraid that the board is specific.  It does pass power through to the lights and smoke unit.  I repaired one of these for a gentleman who was experiencing some of the same problems.  The fault ended up being the motor itself.  A parts breakdown is available on the Lionel support site, but most parts are out of stock.  I located a bare motor elsewhere, then pulled & re-installed the worms onto the new motor shafts.  Good as new!

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