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This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969.

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Lionel Trains 1042 Transformer LIONEL TRAINS TRANSFORMER TYPE 1042

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Lionel Trains Transformer Type 1042 Type 1042 Terminals

Lionel Trains 1042 TransformerThe Lionel 1042 Transformer was available in 1947 and 1948. It generated 75 Watts of power and would control one train. It does have a built-in circuit breaker and it came with a horn/whistle control.
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This transformer, along with the No. 1041 and No. 1241 were the first issues by Lionel to have a built in directional and whistle control. Because of this, these transformers were the first to show the "Multi-Control" designation. There are no variations.
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No. 1042 Box Side

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