Update November 26
Hello everybody, our web site is alive and well again!
Recently I have been getting numerous calls requesting service on the newer Lionel and MTH transformers. These transformers had a one-year warranty, which was fine, but after that time supposedly cannot be repaired because of a lack of parts. That’s not really true, parts are not the problem, what is the issue is finding people who have very sophisticated test and repair equipment, and the skill to repair the smd (surface mount devices) that operate the newer internal guts of these new units. The cost of replacing an entire circuit board is beyond being practical. So sorry Charlie! Yes, it is pretty sad when we have to settle for units designed 50 to 80 years ago to run our trains. We refurbish hundreds of those units every year and is always amazing to us how after all that time they still work very well, and after or modifications work better and safer than the originals. What can’t we do? We cannot add the electronics to operate all those great noise toys. My advice? Stick to the originals and purchase a separate controller for those neat sound toys.
We now guarantee any transformer we sell or refurbish for 2 years not one, and if we can’t fix yours, we will replace it. If after two years you have a problem, we will charge a flat rate of $50 to fix it for any transformer over 140 watts. For units under 140 watts it is $35.
Check out our inflation fighter…. Anybody need a 165 watt transformer that will run 4 trains 2 of which have whistle and direction controls plus a fixed high-power output for switches etc for a grand total of $100. Check im out, they are the v150’s and yes, they do 165 watts.
This deal is exclusive to our site or call in orders.
tinman@tinman3rail.com or call 262-914-0057 or call Christine 262-417-4237
YOU DON’T GROW OLD FROM PLAYING WITH TRAINS, YOU GROW Old WHEN YOU STOP PLAYING WITH TRAINS!
tinman@tinman3rail.com 262-914-0057 or Christine 262-417-4237