[ennisdavis]

I noticed that they sell 2 types of valve gears, one short and one not. How do I know what I need if mine are missing?

 

[TrainLarry]

What vendor is selling two lengths of valve gear, and what are their part numbers?

The 1615 loco takes #1615-87 and #1615-88 valve gear available here.
http://www.ttender.com/list/num6.htm

Only one size shown.

Larry

 

[ennisdavis]

I think it was olsens

 

[Millstonemike]

What vendor is selling two lengths of valve gear, and what are their part numbers?

The 1615 loco takes #1615-87 and #1615-88 valve gear available here.
http://www.ttender.com/list/num6.htm

Only one size shown.

Larry

Per Larry,there are two parts numbers, one for the left-hand and one the right-hand valve gear assemblies. Both are the same length but mirror images of each other.

As shown in Olsen's ...

 

[T-Man]

I talked with Jeff from the Train Tender early on when I first started ordering parts, He strongly suggested getting a manual for parts description. It was worth the investment to get a manual and a few of the era guides for reference.

 

[JM1615]

I talked with Jeff from the Train Tender early on when I first started ordering parts, He strongly suggested getting a manual for parts description. It was worth the investment to get a manual and a few of the era guides for reference.

Is there a manual out there that doesn't break the bank? Saw the "Complete Service... for Lionel" for well over $100.

 

[T-Man]

Amazon has them for 25, That will answer a lot of basic questions.