Skip to main content

Closed2 replies

Lionel 0645w / 0147 controller

CW C W BurfleOGR Forum Member

While cleaning out some parts boxes I came across a Lionel 0147 controller.  I think it is for a Lionel HO 0645W whistling tender. Unlike the 147 controller, there is no place to put a battery in a 0147 controller. Judging by the circuit diagram (attached) of the tender, it looks like the controller is designed to quickly interrupt the circuit to activate a "reversing unit" in the tender to switch on the whistle motor. Another quick interruption would turn it off. There is also a diode in the circuit. Does that mean the whistle only blows in reverse? It just does not make sense to me. I was hoping someone with more experience with Lionel HO might know.

Attachments

Hide
Files (1)
ho0645a.pdf
service manual page
Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

CS Chuck SartorOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Yes, the 0147 controller interrupts the current to the track for a split second. don't quite understand why they chose a big copper disc on a spring loaded axle to accomplish this. The controller seems over engineered to me. The diode in the tender is to keep the whistle motor from running backwards. The whistle only operated when the engine is running forwards. It had to run quite fast to hear any sound from the tender, and the engine lurched when you operated the controller. One push started the whistle, another stopped it. Same with the horn in the 0535W B unit.

Views: 1,043
Post

Membership Required

We're sorry. You must be signed in to continue. Sign In or Register
×
Are you sure you want to remove from your Block List?
×
Loading...
×
When you block a person, they can no longer invite you to a private message or post to your profile wall. Replies and comments they make will be collapsed/hidden by default. Finally, you'll never receive email notifications about content they create or likes they designate for your content.
Note: if you proceed, you will no longer be following .
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×

Access to this requires an OGR Forum Supporting Membership

OGR Forum Supporting Membership

Help support this forum with an OGR Forum Supporting Membership.
You will be able to watch the videos in the INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO FORUM!
A one-year OGR Forum Supporting Membership is only $12 per year, so sign up now!


    OR     


Access the ALL the OGR VIDEO FORUMS AND  over 300 back issues of OGR
with a DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION!



$12.00 per 12 Months (plus tax if applicable)
×