Anybody know of a good website fer reproduction and or used parts fer Lionel? I'm in the midst of restoring a 671RR, a 494 searchlite tower, and a searchlite car. The 2 searchlite items need the housings, lenses, and bulbs. My 671RR just needs brushes.
Do like Henning's site better. At least theres pics of the products. Was there ever a exploded diagram fer the 671's? I just wanna know whats all missing other than the smoke unit and headlight.
There were several flavors of the 671, start at this page in the Olsen's Train Service Library, scroll down to the 671's and download them all. You can sift through them and identify your specific variant from the lists.
Two very good places to visit for Lionel train parts are: Smitty's Toy Train Parts and East Coast Train Parts. Olsen's Toy trains also has parts for postwar trains and accessories. A Google search of these on-line stores will send you to their sites.
Two very good places to visit for Lionel train parts are: Smitty's Toy Train Parts and East Coast Train Parts. Olsen's Toy trains also has parts for postwar trains and accessories. A Google search of these on-line stores will send you to their sites.
Hi, Gunrunnerjohn, what about nicholas smith in newtown square pa? not sure if they fall into this category but they're the only place I'm aware of. So very excited to see this list here. I'm close to Hennings I saw listed in another thread. cool!
Nicholas Smith appears to be a train store, not a detail parts source. Always good to know of another train place, but I don't think they fall into the same category as the other parts guys.
I am new to this, but I must say the guy at TRAIN TENDER, is great: he is always available on the phone, very patient, well stocked, ships immediately-even before you mail the check. He is the best!
And if you buy a lot of different parts, I like the way each part is vac packed with Id on it.
When I put an order in I make a list on what I might need in the future, to save on shipping.
Sometimes I won't get around to using them right away and I put them in the parts box.
When I finally go to use it, there they are fresh enough to eat.
And no guessing as to what goes where as they are labeled.:thumbsup:
Just make sure you dont buy anything from "JUST TRAINS LLC " AKA Drew@associates outta sussex N.J. They will send you bent/rusty wrong parts. Then when you call & compain they cop a real attitude. Rude & sarcastic, even threaten. Over a $9 part? Really? Buyers beware!!
They are expensive too, I have been watching them for a while.
I been watching them on e bay, do they have another site as well?
If you got it off e bay? You should have complained to e bay?
I think if you have a, not as described gripe against the seller they eat the return shipping cost also.
I didnt buy parts on ebay. Bought from their website... DEW@Associates. Most rude,hateful,sarcastic person Ive ever had to deal with in trains. Look at their feedback on ebay. Click on their 9 neutrals. You should see their responses when a customer isnt happy. Name calling, rude/sarcastic as hell. My advice is to deal with someone else. Threaten a libel suit if I got Paypal involved! Over a $9 part!!! Just a word to the wise..
This a rather harsh statement. I've been buying from Dennis Waldron for more than 25 years. Not one time did I encounter a rude, hateful or sarcastic person. My parts arrive in a speedy manner in first class condition. His NOS items are clean and serviceable. Their reconditioned parts often work better than new.
What most people fail to realize is that their attitude during any transaction is reflected back to them as if they were facing a mirror. Everything stated here is based entirely upon my experience. All the above is a matter of fact and my opinion.
Jeff at the train tender is the best for lionel parts. He will spend a ridiculous amount of time with you for some tiny parts, and with a smile, and will ship it before you even pay him.
I am looking to try to get some parts for the first time. I notice that the websites listed above give you the parts number, but no pictures to show you what you are purchasing. I was looking for example at the decals for a sunoco car, but I think there are more than one version of that car. Do I have to purchase a catalog or is there a publilcally available parts list with some pictures or will a catalog even give me more info?
Jeff Kane does have a Photo Description section on his website, though I'm not sure that he would show decal differences there. You're best bet is to call him (or another source), and describe exactly what you're looking for.
There is no "definitive" prewar parts list, if that's what your looking for.
Jeff has been great with help in getting the parts for restoring my 264e Commodore Vanderbilt Red Comet Set. As I am at the point on starting to paint, reminds me, I need to get a few more things ordered from him.
Hey,guys..What can I say.Jeff at train tender is the most. I bought a complete set of gearing including the holder plus a new motor for a Chessie loco for less than $20.00 dollars shipped.Man,I couldn`t steal them any cheaper as I`d have to leave the house.
It is not only price, but even more-so.... SERVICE:
Jeff is willing to generously share his time and knowledge with a beginner in a way that almost makes me feel guilty for taking up so much of his time.
Jeff is efficient and prompt in getting orders out immediately and trusting one to follow later with payment.
On a continuum, there is BIG BOX.........................MOM & POP........and then there is JEFF.
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