Darren – Electronic Burro

E-Unit and Electronic E-Unit

All Lionel steam engines and diesel engines contain an E-unit. The E-unit gives the train operator control over the direction

The ECU-1 transmitter along with the RU-1 receivers create the radio frequency link that allows the Electronic Set operator

Sine waves are a very critical part of Lionel trains. Both the ECU-1 and Lionel transformers send out sine

Standard Lionel operating couplers from the postwar era came in two varieties. One used an electromagnet embedded in the Lionel

The Lionel Electronic Set was introduced in 1946. The set appeared in the 1946 – 1950 catalogs and was listed

The 282 Portal Gantry Crane and the 282R Portal Gantry Crane was manufactured by Lionel between 1954 and 1957. The

The Burro Crane motorized unit was first created by Lionel in 1956. After 1957, the Burro Crane did not return

The following is a list of electronics equipment for which I have access and may be used during the build:

In my journey to create my version of the ultimate train set, I will update this blog (but not necessarily