[Lshearer]

Howdy. I’m building an HO scale layout. I don’t know much about O. Did a favor for a friend and this is how she repaid me. Now I have something nice for under the Christmas tree.

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[Norton]

Thats a fine looking set especially considering its age. Perfect for around the tree.

Pete

 

[Jeff T]

Congrats!!

Here's a little info on your new engine!!

https://www.tandem-associates.com/lionel/lionel_trains_1666_loco.htm

 

[seayakbill]

You received a very nice Lionel Tinplate set for your good deeds. I believe that falls into the Prewar classification.

Bill

 

[Big Ed]

You received a very nice Lionel Tinplate set for your good deeds. I believe that falls into the Prewar classification.

Bill

Yes it does, it all looks in great shape. :smilie_daumenpos:

#1666E 1938/1942 It was offered in Black or Gunmetal the gunmetal color is worth a little bit more then the black.

All the cars are from the same years.

All you need is a small transformer and a loop of track.
That would look nice under the Christmas tree.

Edit,
It looks like that may have sold as a set?
Someone might have a set number for you.
Do you have the box it came in?

 

[Lshearer]

Thanks for all the info. No box but with it came a transformer and lots of track.

Lee


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[Big Ed]

Thanks for all the info. No box but with it came a transformer and lots of track.

Lee


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It looks like it has been sitting in storage for a long time. Great condition.
Track OK? Just the tops need to be clean, no sandpaper. Scotch brite will clean it up with some household Isopropanol.
Check the transformer wire, what transformer?

That would be great for under the tree. :thumbsup:

Edit, or else scotch brite with WD 40 then wipe it all down with the alcohol to make sure all the WD 40 comes off.

 

[Millstonemike]

If it's been sitting that long, you should clean and lube the motor. Old grease can become rock hard. Here's my standard write up for cleaning a Marx motor, most applies to the 1666 ...

You'll need some CRC cleaner (HD), GooGone or TV Tuner cleaner. 90% Isopropyl alcohol also works well. That loco will come back to life with some maintenance:

(1) Remove the motor from the shell (two screws on the side and it slides out).
(2) Remove the two screws that hold the brush plate on the motor. Clean the armature face (three sections) with CRC and Qtips, a kitchen scrub pad (pencil eraser for stubborn spots). Clean between the three sections with a toothpick. Clean the plate's brush silos with CRC on a Q-tip. Replace the brush plate sans brushes. Then lift the tiny springs to the side of the silos, insert the brushes and replace the springs. That should get the motor running. If not, start performing the next step while turning by hand until the motor will run on its own
(3) With the motor running over newspaper, hit it with lots of CRC - inside and out, a few times or more to clean out all the old, dried up lubricants: "flush it out"
(4) There's one spot where you can use the CRC straw pinpoint nozzle to get some in the E-unit. Repeat as necessary turning the motor over and over while do it. Note the E-unit won't cycle unless the motor is upright.
(5) Lube the axles, push-rod points and the armature's spindle. Lightly saturate the felt surrounding the spindle on the brush plate side. Use a lightweight oil (sewing machine, 3-in-1, etc.) Grease the gears. Sans grease, use a heavy motor oil (or a lightweight in a pinch).
(6) Clean the wheels for better electrical contact and grip (pulling power).
(7) Run the engine on a track. It will run better after several minutes.
(8) Have fun.