Outerealm
Hello & Welcome to the Fourm!

l've never had that problem, but l've alway's deal with the track pin problem the old fashioned way: Finishing nails and a wire cutters...

l imagine stainless pins would be somewhat resistant to rust and if you are operating in a crappy unfinished basement, pin corrosion might be a problem and stainless steel track pins might help with your connectivity issues.

l'd say to check your length & make any changes to the new pin as necessary with a saw & or file.
The diameter difference between new & old can be accomodated by cri mping the track tight around the new pin.

Happy Rails.....
dave
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DarylW
Hello & Welcome to the Forum!

l am sad at the reason for you joining the forum but do understand.
Your Fathers' train if in very good condition w/boxes runs in the $200 price range.
Your 2037 locomotive w/tender is around $30.00.
The days of high price selling is over, unless you have a rare or unique train.

Happy Rails!
dave

smaricic
Hello  & Welcome to the Forum!
Worn out locomotive? Really?
Motor doesn't run?
Wheels falling off?
Most probably your locomotive needs a thorough maintenance.
My newest locomotive a 1946 221 Dreyfuss Hudson just gets routine maintenencae.
My other is a 1937. l will admit it is starting to get a little zinc pest, but it too just receives
routine maintenance
Honestly, l dont own a Lionel that runs on O27 track newer than the Drefuss.
My other's, Lionel Standard Gauge & Wind Ups are 1917 to mid 30's

Ok, basicly You want a Scout. There's alot of them out there and reasonably priced.
lf you want something newer, the plastic MPC era loco's are available.
After those you start gettingmore bells & whistles...more stuff to break/wear out.
l see Scout's & Scout type locomotives, in very good to like new for 50 to 75$ all the time.
You can find Good,Used locomotives that your grand children will play with quite easily. Just dont get sucked into the auction fever & over pay.

check out our for sale/trade sub forum, maybe someones offering something you'd like..
my locomotives are in the gallery if you want a look.  Honestly, l didn't pay over $100.00 for anything.
Hope this is of some help.
Happy Rails!
dave

jchristy
Hello & Welcome to the Forum.

I'm taking the liberty of posting a link to your Auction Session #8.
https://www.christys.com/project/details/60142

Happy Rails!
dave

Terry
Sorry, my misidentifying your headlight & damage to door is from your photo's.
This is why it is important to take photo's showing different views & close ups.

happy rails.
dave

rfsOapd

Hello & Welcome to the Forum.

Here is a link to Forum member's - Hennings Trains:
http://www.henningstrains.com/

Check them out, they should have the part you need and info on repair.

Happy Rails....
dave

Ironman
 Hello & Welcome to the Forum!
It sounds like you have a good handle on what you hope to accomplish with your around the room layout.
Screw your track down?  You might want to reconsider using screws, They will transmit the sound from the track to the wood which may act to amplify the sound.  You might want to consider hot glue or silicone sealer to attach your track to your shelf.
A buss system is handy to feed power from, especially with 200 feet of track.  After you get your track laid and you have your initial power feed to it, take your multi meter and go around the track checking for areas of power loss.  That is where you will want to add feeds to.
l would suggest sticking to lock on's to feed power to your track.
l hope this is of some help....
Happy Rails!
dave