Transformer or Train problem?

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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First, forgive my ignorance, but I’m new to the hobby. I have an MTH train and track that is remote operated. I’ve been setting it up for the kids for a couple years. Now that my kids are a little older & really into trains, I decided I’d start buying some new stuff for them. I thought it would be nice to have some old Lionel’s.

I found an inexpensive 1952 2034 scout steam loco. The guy said that it ran fine. When I put it on the MTH railking track, it slugishly moved a few feet, then stopped. Ever since everytime I put it on the track & turn it on it trips the transformers breaker.The MTH loco runs fine, no problems.

Do the old lionels need a difft breaker or could it be the loco?

Any ideas as to the problem? Thanks

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Does the MTH product run on AC or DC power. The Lionel uses AC voltage.

You’d get a much faster answer if you posted your question on the “Classis Toy Trains” forum because that’s where the Lionel O scalers hang out. This forum (Model Railroader) is dedicated more to HO and N scale modelers.

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http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/95.aspx is the Toy Train forum - the folks over there are more knowledgable about Lionel/MTH. This forum is mostly HO/N/S scale which uses a different type transformer/power supply.[:)]

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Thanks guys, apologies. Will move over to there.