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 TW Transformer LIONEL TRAINS ECU-1 TRANSMITTER

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Lionel Trains Transmitter Type ECU-1
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Lionel Trains TW TransformerThe Lionel Electronic Control ECU-1 was used in conjunction with the "Electronic Set" that was available from 1946 until 1949. Hooked in between the Type VW Transformer and the track, it would use carrier waves to unload the No. 5459 and uncouple any of the various cars that came in this set without the use of a UCS section of track.

There are no variations.
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The locomotive, tender, and cars that came in this set were:
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Locomotive No. 671R that has a BLACK electronic control decal. Came with a No. 4424 (manufactured in 1946) or No. 4671 Tender (1947-49).
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Gondola No. 4452: Has a LIGHT GRAY electronic control decal.
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Box Car No. X4454: Has a BROWN electronic control decal.
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Automatic Coal Dump Car No. 5459: Has a GREEN electronic control decal.
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Caboose No. 4357: Has a DARK BLUE electronic control decal.

 No. ECU-1 Back View Showing electric connections
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