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Classifieds / Lionel Post War 736 with 2046W

« on: November 30, 2021, 11:46:53 AM »

I have nice post war 736 with 2046W Penn tender. Both have been serviced and everything operates as it should. Send me private message if your interested for details.

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How To and Technical Information / Re: Fixing bent diecast steam loco cab roofs

« on: June 10, 2021, 05:06:45 PM »

As someone has also posted you need to heat the bent portion of the cab roof. I use hand held bottled torch. You gently heat and then bend. You must do it all very slowly and don't use metal tools that will leave a mark. I use blocks of wood and plastic hammer etc. Of course you will have to re-paint that section of the roof. Its all trial and error. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. If your intrested in me trying let me know but I cannot gauantee anything.

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How To and Technical Information / Post War Lionel F-3 Power Trucks

« on: June 01, 2021, 04:29:22 PM »

Hi everyone, does anyone have easy way to get the wheels away from the power truck far enough so you can get wheel puller on? I have tried many methods from prying with large screw driver to punching on the axle. All of these run risk of damage to either bending an axle, axle busjing or wheel. I was thinking some type of wedge if something like that is avaiable. I have tried diffrent wheel pullers put they all require more space than is avaiable bwteen the truck frame and wheel.

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How To and Technical Information / Post War Lionel Repair

« on: May 28, 2021, 05:12:47 PM »

If you have a post war Lionel loco, car etc that you want repaired or restored please contact me with your needs. I have been doing this for 30 years. I do this as way to support my hobby. Reasonable fees plus cost of parts.

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General Discussion / Re: What to do?

« on: May 03, 2021, 05:35:59 PM »

Just my 2 cents. Unless you need the money keep them! I sold my collection due to divorce. I hated to part with it. You have heard the saying he whom dies with the most toys wins........LOL. Keep playing with them and collecting. It will keep you young.

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General Discussion / Re: Introductions

« on: May 03, 2021, 05:33:28 PM »

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to it. I just finished repairs on MARX 999 for someone. Neat little loco. I also liked the Video. Great job filming.

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General Discussion / Hi

« on: April 21, 2021, 08:07:30 AM »

Good day. Just wanted to say Hi. New to the Train99Forum. Looking forward to using it. I collect, repair and restore post war Lionel. I have nice shop including wheel press and good parts inventory. This is a hobby and not a business. I enjoy keeping post war trains going. I was fortunate to learn from an older gentleman who has passed on. I am also working on operating layout in my free time LOL. You all know what I mean. That's it for now. 

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General Discussion / Re: Introductions

« on: April 19, 2021, 02:41:31 PM »

Hi everyone. Just signed up. Looking forward to commications with everyone. I collect, sell, repair post war Lionel. I also have operating layout......not finished of course LOL its always work in progress and when do you find the time? I have nive parts invintory, wheel press etc. Its not a business but a hobby. I learned repair work from watching a friend for many many years.