Hi I picked up a Lionel 665 steam locomotive. What is the proper position for the reversing lever on the top of the steam locomotive? Lever can be in the middle, or all the way to the left or right.
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Usually all the way right or left.
On my 665, looking at it from the cab end, lever to the left side engages the e unit cycle, to the right locks to one position.
Thanks for the replies. Just want to clarify. Reversing lever should not be set in the center?
if I sitting in the cab looking out towards the front of the locomotive , if lever is all the way to my left, both forward and reverse will work?
Yes, all the way to the left you will get the full F-N-R cycle. If it is in the center, it may or may not get the cycle as vibration may cause it to be in contact or not in contact with the eyelet.
