Dear Friends,

Williams train people are a friendly and helpful bunch!  Thank you.  Note that the photo of the Conrail rectifier below is a 4608.  My guess the 4608 is an improved model, probably with bell.  The one I have is a 4606. 

I have no problem with this topic being switched to "Williams by Bachmann."  However, it's obvious that this particular locomotive was made by Williams when it was an independent company.

Anyway, I think we've taken this as far as it can go, so I'm going to say
thank you again, and "over and out."  Red1970.

Dear Joe,  OK--I'll try the horn once more.  I didn't know which bulbs to use.  I just grabbed two bayonet-type
bulbs and put them in.  They are probably 12 volt.  They worked fine.  I plan to give the locomotive to a nurse
I work with.  She loves Williams trains, but she's having financial hard times, so she can't buy any right now.
She has a huge O-gauge layout, so the rectifier will look great on those wide, sweeping curves.  It's very
powerful and will probably pull all the rolling stock she owns.  Thanks again for all the time spent helping me
with this question.  I'm really a Lionel guy, and I needed a guide while wandering into Williams territory.
Red1970

Dear Joe,

You were absolutely right about the lights.  For reasons I can't understand, both bulbs were burned out.  I replaced them, and they are working fine.  They are non-directional, by the way.  I'm convinced there's no bell, or it's burned out.  I even tried a Lionel 80-Watt transformer, with bell control button, both polarities, and no sale for the bell.  The horn works fine.

I'd be glad to sell this rectifier, if anyone wants it.  (And assuming it's OK to offer things for sale on this discussion board.  If not, please ignore.)  Anyway, I think I must have bought the rectifier for my grandson, who likes Conrail.  However, it's over 16 inches long, and dwarfs everything else on my layout and his.  It runs well, the horn is loud, and the lights (now) work.

Thanks again for your insights. 

Sincerely, 

Red1970

Dear Joe,

Thanks for your detailed and helpful comments.  No box.  I'll open the train and see if there are loose or burned-out bulbs inside.  Also, I'll work on the horn/bell situation.  Then I'll let you know.

Sincerely,

Red1970

Dear Williams fans,  I have an O-gauge Williams Conrail Rectifier with the locomotive numbered 4606 on the side.  It has a horn, but no bell and no lights.  It runs quietly and well.  I can't find any information about it.  Can anyone help me?  Red 1970