Lionel KW Transformer: Where to buy

Hi I would go to misc.forums and post a request for one on "want to buy"Good luck,Nick

There is a fellow from North Carolina who rebuilds most types of Lionel transformers including KW's. He often sells them on his website.

Http://www.lioneltransformer.com

Sean

Give us a ring, we rebuild all the different Lionel postwar transformers, including the KW, and have all in stock ready to go, each with a 2 year guarantee.

I see that forum sponsor TIN MAN 3 RAIL is also offering ZW and KW Transformers besides the Tubular track and switches.  KW's $ 100.00

I'd go with a Brick and Mortar store, like Hennings.

And why not buy a ZW while you’re at it.  The prices of ZW’s have fallen so much that for a few extra bucks you would get 45% more capacity (wattage) along with 4 VARIABLE output ranges.  And IMO the ZW is so much easier to use both in operating the trains as well as in wiring the layout with 4 independent “hot” terminals and one common buss.

 

Bill

@ Mowingman..  why a kw ??  zw's are much better.  i fully rebuild quality zw's  check my profile.  i sell for 165.00  SHIPPED !! with a one year warrenty.

I can second Sean007's endorsement of Mr. Lyons in North Carolina. I purchased a KW from him about a year ago. He was very easy to work with and the KW he sent me was perfect.

Granted, everyone's needs are different......but I still use my grandfather's KW that I had rebuilt by/at The Hobby House in Cleveland around 1988 or so.  My KW has simply been an indestructible tank and is still going strong.

Testimonial: I bought a rebuilt ZW from og fan and it looks great, works fabulously, and has been trouble free. There's nothing like a classic ZW!  

I'll second what C.W. said ,go with someone like Hennings that has a service tech on staff. Just in case you need some help.

 

Brad

Ken Koehler, the best in the business hands down and quite reasonable. We used to rebuild out own but find it is less expensive to send them to him. No one but him rewinds primaries and secondary's anymore.

 

http://www.lioneltransformers.com/

 

Thanks for all the input. The reason I want a KW, is because that is what I had when I was a child. Then, when my kids were young, I sold most of my Lionel items to help pay bills for our young and growing family. Now, I want to try , over time, to reacquire Lionel items that I had when growing up. The KW is one of those items.

 Thanks again for the replies.

Jeff

Nothing wrong with a good KW. I have a couple of them. Biggest chronic problem is that one throttle can creep from friction when you move the other one. The cure is to be sure the space between the concentric shafts is clean and lubricated. A good rebuilder will see to this when he overhauls the unit. 

We have one in stock that was recently serviced, priced at $60.

johnbulltrains,

    If I did not have 2 KW's already I would grab your KW, Great price john!

PCRR/Dave

Thanks for all the suggestions. I contacted one of the advertisers at the top of the page, and have a nice reconditioned one coming my way.

Jeff

I have a nice KW @ $99.00. Call Ed or Tom @914 478 9365.