Going through a box of old trains that I picked up awhile back I found a Lionel LW Transformer. Unfortunately the plug is cut off. Actually it looks as if it may have rotted. The transformer itself looks good.
Anyway, since I probably won't need it (I have two ZW's), I wonder if it is worth having it fixed before selling it, or just sell it as is?
Sean
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I do not think you would recoup what you'd have to pay someone else to replace the cord and check out the transformer. I'd suggest selling it as is.
That written, I think the LW is a great transformer. It's my favorite single train model.
CW speaks the word. I use one of these on my test bench, and one on my layout. Great items, no problems.
Thanks - great idea, maybe I will keep it for my work bench. What does it cost to get an LW serviced?
Sean
Good question, I think it depends on what you have done.
I'd guess that replacing a cord and testing an LW transformer for basic operation is no more than a half hour job.
But a lot of people like to replace the whistle diode whether it is good or bad. Maybe there is some advantage when running Modern era stuff. If so, I am not familiar with the benefit. (would someone explain?)
I have serviced plenty of transformers and in my experience it is rare to have a bad rectifier disk. Dirty switch contacts are much more common.
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