Product Title: Lionel Vintage / Postwar TRANSFORMER TYPE TW 175 watt Combineed (Runs 1 postwar train & Accessories) Refurbished-- Use at Own Risk-- for O SCALE trains
Manufacturer: Lionel
Scale: O
Condition: Item Condition: C-5, Box Condition P-0
Operational Status: This item has been refurbished by a Brady's Train Outlet technician, and is fully operational.
TCA Condition/Grading Standards: C-5: Good—Sign of Play Wear: scratches and minor paint loss. Small dents, minor surface rust. Evidence of heavy use.
Listing Notes: Appearance varies. Functional but may not look perfect or pristine. Do not use for modern trains. Use at own risk. This transformer may short out and cause damage. Brady's Train Outlet is not responsible for any damage caused by use of this transformer. Transformer may cause damage to property or trains; transformer should be attended at all times when in use as it could cause a fire. USE AT OWN RISK. Please note, this is a refurbished item. The repairman ensured that the whistle, diodes, handles, lightbulbs, cord, voltage, nuts, posts and more (as applicable to transformer) are all functional. Inside of transformer is cleaned. Non original parts / reproduction parts may have been used. NO box. AS IS with regards to appearance and use is at own risk.
Photos: See photos
Manufacturer Information:
The Lionel TW Transformer was produced from 1953 until 1960. It generated 175 Watts of power. This transformer is unique among all of those that Lionel made during the Post War period because it has an independent power source for the constant voltage accessory circuits that is completely separate from the main coil that controls the variable voltage circuit.
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The power light uses an L53 lamp, and this transformer has a built-in circuit breaker and the ORANGE handle activates the horn/whistle circuit.
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There were seven different instruction sheets that were issued under the No. 21-80. All have BLUE ink on WHITE paper and are dated 9-53, 8-54, 12-55, 1-57, 5-57, 5-58 and 6-59.
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Additional B Terminal Variation A
No B Terminal Variation B
There are two variations:
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Variation A: Has a "B" terminal post. 1953 Production.
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Variation B: Does not have the B terminal post. 1954-60 Production.
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This transformer is popular among operators today due to the multiple independent fixed voltage circuits.