Lionel Locomotive | U33c | Electrical
Manufacturer:
Lionel
Product Category:
Locomotive
Model Name:
U33c
Notes Type:
Electrical
Title:
DCC Considerations
External Web Link:
Notes:
Since Lionel's system is not compatible with layouts that use standard DC or DCC, to use this locomotive in that scenario, the modeler has no choice but to remove all of the electronics (maybe recoup some of the costs by selling these parts?) and replace it with direct wiring (DC) or installation of a NMRA standards-compliant DCC decoder.
See Bill Lane's web page for photos of taking the electronics out, to prepare it for DCC installation.
The interesting thing to note is that the motor actually sits in the fuel tank!
Manufacturer:
Lionel
Product Category:
Locomotive
Model Name:
U33c
Notes Type:
Electrical
Title:
Smoke Unit
Magazine Article:
NASG Dispatch, December 2025, pg. 8
Notes:
Finding why the smoke unit wasn't working and a possible solution. Includes photos.