[bigtrucker2007]

They told me the lionel scout 242 could not be fixed to to motor problems and there not way to get to the motor because of the plastic cover. r they right or r they blowing smoke

 

[T-Man]

In th auto world it is called "totalled".These engines are worth less than the cost to repair. Get a few spares and a wheel puller and have some fun. They get paid 60 an hour for repair. They do not want to see a Scout. Sorry.

 

[bigtrucker2007]

r they hard to work on. can they be fixed at home.

 

[T-Man]

We show a lot on the Scout motors. What is wrong with yours?
You may have to get a couple, forparts. I need pictures.
You could pry the wheels off to start. use a piece of slotted steel under the wheel and hit the axle with a drift pin.

 

[ogauge47]

i would rather invest in $20 and buy a new one. you can find bins full of scout lionel and marx steamers under tables at train shows