Lionel Electric Trains Identification Guide Sub-Title
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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 Code Transmitter Beacon Set No. 299 LIONEL TRAINS CODE TRANSMITTER BEACON SET No. 299

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Lionel Trains Code Transmitter Beacon Set No. 299

Lionel Trains Code Transmitter Beacon Set No. 506The Code Transmitter Beacon Set No. 299 was available from 1961 until 1963, and applied one of the Lionel Science kits to their train accessories. The key could send Morse Code to the beacon at the top of the tower. On top of the key was a SILVER decal that printed out the Morse code.
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The tower has a BLACK plastic base and top with a GRAY searchlight. The original lamp had a longer filament, but any of the standard 12 volt plug-in lamps will work. There are no known variations.
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The best way to wire this beacon tower is to an accessory circuit with variable voltage so that the intensity of the light can be adjusted.
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Dimensions: 12-1/2 inches high, Base: 3-1/2 inches square.

 No. 299 Sending Key
No. 299 Instruction Sheet
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