{"product_id":"lionel-1033-tca-2026-grapevine-convention-version-transformer-restored-limited","title":"Lionel 1033 TCA 2026 GRAPEVINE CONVENTION VERSION Transformer Restored Limited","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis customized 1033 transformer was one of the really cool items available at the Train Collectors Association 2026 National Convention in limited quantity. It was available at the Welcome Party Auction and the Marketplace to benefit the host Lone Star Division.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item was serviced and refurbished by Lone Star Trains.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLone Star Trains also designed and customized the faceplate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vintage Lionel 1033 transformer that features the 2026 National Convention Logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. If you wanted to commemorate that week, if you collect TCA National Convention items, or if you are a transformer collector, this one is for you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr type=\"_moz\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman;\"\u003eGreat with ANY AC trains such as Lionel, Marx, Ives, Dorfan or American Flyer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr type=\"_moz\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eThe 1033 is one of the staples of better sets in the postwar era--this is the 90 watt transformer that comes with direction control as well as whistle control. It was a big step up from the 25-45 watt transformers that came with many sets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr type=\"_moz\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a fine transformer to use with any postwar set whether Marx, Lionel, even American Flyer. And those black and orange handles really take you back!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFEATURES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhistle control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 watt powerhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirection control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial TCA 2026 Convention faceplate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis one has extra ports for accessories as well.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eC-7+. Recently serviced. Tested and works. With good new cord. Faceplate is a custom reproduction made just for the TCA Grapevine National Convention by Lone Star Trains. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52866897477813,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7914\/5367\/files\/DSCN0003_2.jpg?v=1785130184","url":"https:\/\/lonestartrains.com\/products\/lionel-1033-tca-2026-grapevine-convention-version-transformer-restored-limited","provider":"Lone Star Trains \u0026 Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}