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Repairing a Lionel KW Transformer

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This is a Lionel KW transformer with the case removed showing a previous repair attempt of the whistle actuator by gluing a piece of white plastic to the actuator.  Also, one of the bakelite stops has been broken off.  The transformer was totally disassembled and a replacement bearing plate was installed along with new rollers.  Repair cost was $45.00.

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This is the used Bearing Plate purchased from The Train Tender for $12.50.  You can see that the whistle actuators are perfectly good and the bakelite stops are intact.  All of the parts from the original bearing plate were reinstalled and reriveted on the new bearing plate.  All wires were reconnected and soldered. 

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