| O Scale Atlas, Bachman, Hornby, K-Line, Lionel and classic toy train discussion. |
04-26-2011, 07:20 AM
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Yard Master & Research
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 10,237
Scales Modeled: Lionel, S, HO
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259E Revisited
In the Junk Box I started working on a second 259e or at least parts of it.
This thread is not to be confused with the 259e Revival.
Basically I bought a shell and beat up motor. Or should I say a really beat up shell and motor. So popular was this auction that I was the only one bidder. 
The old and the new or is it the other way around???
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04-26-2011, 07:25 AM
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Yard Master & Research
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 10,237
Scales Modeled: Lionel, S, HO
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Engineering
The motor was rusty so cleaning was in order. I tested the armature and it works.
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04-26-2011, 07:29 AM
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Yard Master & Research
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 10,237
Scales Modeled: Lionel, S, HO
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Shields / Shell
The shell as TJ coined as the Doomed Domes.
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Except for the boiler section the frame and shell are in great shape.
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04-26-2011, 07:36 AM
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Yard Master & Research
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 10,237
Scales Modeled: Lionel, S, HO
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Hammer Action
I worked on the copper domes a little at a time using a variety of hammers and washers to get the curve back. I also dismantled the shell.
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I started on the boiler section too.
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04-26-2011, 08:33 AM
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Yard Master & Research
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 10,237
Scales Modeled: Lionel, S, HO
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Old with Dust
The frame and steamchest.
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I reviewed TJ's Junk Yard Dog and found this one is in better shape aside from the center crush.
Last edited by T-Man; 04-26-2011 at 09:09 AM..
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04-26-2011, 08:55 AM
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Admin
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SE-PA, USA
Posts: 42,176
Scales Modeled: O-gauge 3-rail
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Can't wait to see what this looks like, this one really will be a rescue from the dead! 
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04-26-2011, 09:34 AM
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Engineer
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 636
Scales Modeled: O & HO Kinda
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Pure craftsmanship - I'm in awe 
Can't wait to see more.
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04-26-2011, 09:41 AM
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Yard Master & Research
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 10,237
Scales Modeled: Lionel, S, HO
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See More? Strip Time
Just in. So far the paint is sliding off. The first 259e I had to do three strips before I saw any metal. It may just be the oven cleaner. A cheep one dollar brand.
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The power fizzled out at the bottom of the can for the cab and steam chest.
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04-26-2011, 10:28 AM
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Yard Master & Research
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 10,237
Scales Modeled: Lionel, S, HO
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More Motor
The back side was all grease ir shined right up. The front side got the rust.
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Always get the motors with axle bearings!
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Mostly a dremel sanding drum was used on the frame. Scotchbrite for the copper.
Last edited by T-Man; 04-26-2011 at 04:31 PM..
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04-26-2011, 10:33 AM
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Yard Master & Research
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seacoast, NH
Posts: 10,237
Scales Modeled: Lionel, S, HO
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2nd round
I think I will solder the cab sections together. It will help with the cab angle and prevent the Dreaded Slant.
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It REALLY helps when the paint just slides off. I understand now how much TJ's elves work on the shine.
Last edited by T-Man; 04-26-2011 at 04:34 PM..
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