Lionel Train Forum - Lionel Trains




Author Topic: Lionel Pre-war 225E  (Read 2772 times)

  • Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 491
    • View Profile
  • Scale(s) Modeled: 0 scale

  • Total Badges: 19
    Badges: (View All)
    Seventh year Anniversary Sixth year Anniversary Fifth year Anniversary
Re: Lionel Pre-war 225E
« on: December 21, 2020, 12:30:18 pm »
Welcome to the forum!

You have a nice engine there. First thing to do is to clean and lubricate it. Use Naphtha to clean all the wheels, and rollers of any dirt and gunk. Use the Labelle kit to oil the wheel bearings and grease the gears.
https://labelle-lubricants.com/shop/kit-with-one-each-102106-and-107-for-ho-o-s-lionel-and-lgb-garden-railway-size-trains/

You will need '0' gauge tubular track to run it on. Tinman has refurbished '0' gauge tubular track,
https://www.tinman3rail.com/track/
or you can buy new production from Menard's.

A good new starter transformer is the Lionel CW-80, or if you plan on expanding your empire, some golden oldies like the postwar KW or ZW will power up a nice sized layout.

Accessories - look for them at auction sites - there are dozens of them.


Larry


 

Related Topics

  Subject / Started by Replies Last post
3 Replies
16751 Views
Last post January 25, 2017, 06:01:14 pm
by TrainLarry
2 Replies
1518 Views
Last post February 13, 2018, 06:15:16 pm
by djacobsen

Member Photos

Recent Threads

Re: Where is Reversing Gear on Santa Fe Diesel? by aaganz
Today at 05:18:44 pm

Horn Operation in Santa Fe diesel?? by aaganz
Today at 05:16:32 pm

Battery powered train by MikeW101
January 07, 2026, 04:36:07 pm

Re: Where is Reversing Gear on Santa Fe Diesel? by aaganz
December 29, 2025, 12:18:24 pm

Re: Where is Reversing Gear on Santa Fe Diesel? by aaganz
December 28, 2025, 08:54:05 am

Menu


Donate to LTF Here

Lionel Trains

Lionel Train Forum - Model Train Forum

©2012-2023  LionelTrainForum.com