Spend Two hours putting theses photos up and I spell Restoration wrong......
:lol_hitting: :knock_teeth_out: :bs:
And I can't change the title...:bs:
And I can't change the title...:bs:
Never mind about second post, I found out how to change the title....:appl:Spend Two hours putting theses photos up and I spell Restoration wrong......:lol_hitting: :knock_teeth_out: :bs:
And I can't change the title...:bs:
I fixed it so that it shows on the main O scale page spelled right tooSpend Two hours putting theses photos up and I spell Restoration wrong......:lol_hitting: :knock_teeth_out: :bs:
And I can't change the title...:bs:
Thanks Redwine!looks like a good start!
Hello T-Man,Do you plan to interview people who grew up with these trains?
It would add a history piece to your work.
Are you planning on wheel removal? A puller tool may crack the wheel edge.
I use two pieces of wide blued banding with a groove cut length wise for the axle. Placed over a vise you can punch the wheel out.
The bushings can be replaced with sealed ball bearings. My F-3 was 3/16 by 5/16ths. You probably know if the bushings are bad the worm gear will strip.
Lastly I could not see how the horn relay was wired. Mine never was, and I need a good picture showing where all the wires go on the side of the relay. I am determined to know.
Nice strip job,
I have a tender that was made from a multi colored plastic sort of like the Partridge Family bus. I would of looked nice stripped.
Thanks
PS The spelling error is unchangeable in the thread titles. I have many.
Hello Reckers, Thanks for the info. The new paint job would work well, but unfortunately my senior project is to restore postwar Lionel trains back to the factory line production. Maybe I'll scrap that shell and get a new one. (Use the old shell for a custom road name).Great project, and you are doing a nice job of it!
Re the sun-bleaching of the locomotive shell---I don't think it's something you can change. The plastic is thin, and the odds are the sunlight penetrated too deeply. How about a new paint job, instead? You can get transfers to replace the lettering, after you paint.
Thanks Boston&Maine! :appl:I fixed it so that it shows on the main O scale page spelled right too![]()
All that I got to say is.......................................,
:ttiwwop:
But can't can I!:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Did you try a little furniture polish on the Orange?
Or did you think about just giving it a weathered look?
The picture of the diagram is from Greenberg's Repair and Operating Manual For Lionel Trains 1945-1969. It's the best repair manual I have ever found.Thanks for the info. I still want to print it out. What manual is that from? That is the best diagram to date.![]()
Thanks for the info.Looks like your off to a fantastic start. Keep the updates coming you've got my attention.
I found this site that might help if you get stuck
http://www.drtinkertrains.com/newfeature.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_2123801_repair-old-lionel-trains.html
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3595277/repair_antique_lionel_trains_service_vintage_old_lionel_tra/