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Chessie #8403 Chessie #8403 CJ_2026 · June 08, 2018, 11:08:47 pm Hello all! I am writing in regards to my Lionel #8403 Chessie System steam locomotive. It is the blue engine with tender. I have... 1 Replies · 1426 Views Started by CJ_2026 on June 08, 2018, 11:08:47 pm	1 Replies 1426 Views	June 09, 2018, 04:04:58 pm by TrainLarry
Decals for vintage Lionel locomotives Decals for vintage Lionel locomotives ehtoo · May 02, 2018, 07:42:41 pm I'm brand spanking new to collecting Lionel engines (trains on a serious level) and have recently acquired a couple of badly abu... 0 Replies · 678 Views Started by ehtoo on May 02, 2018, 07:42:41 pm	0 Replies 678 Views	May 02, 2018, 07:42:41 pm by ehtoo
Slow Diesel Engine (Santa Fe 8263) Slow Diesel Engine (Santa Fe 8263) gms4b · March 25, 2018, 12:00:42 am Hi,I'm pretty new to trains, inherited some O gauge Lionel over Christmas, and have been buying a few things from a local train ... 2 Replies · 2938 Views Started by gms4b on March 25, 2018, 12:00:42 am	2 Replies 2938 Views	March 25, 2018, 12:57:06 pm by gms4b
Lion Chief Remote Lion Chief Remote Jim K · January 08, 2018, 06:37:53 pm Howdy, I was given a Pennsylvania Flyer with a Lion Chief remote. When placed on an energized track the loco makes the standard ... 1 Replies · 1788 Views Started by Jim K on January 08, 2018, 06:37:53 pm	1 Replies 1788 Views	March 19, 2018, 09:19:10 am by Chiefmcfuz
Lionel 8026 Lionel 8026 Alurzen · February 28, 2018, 02:24:26 pm Runs only a second then cuts out ,any suggestions? Where do I get parts for my lionel and k line locomotives? 2 Replies · 1119 Views Started by Alurzen on February 28, 2018, 02:24:26 pm	2 Replies 1119 Views	March 06, 2018, 09:30:21 am by TrainLarry
Santa Fe 8352 engine slips Santa Fe 8352 engine slips Mr D · February 17, 2018, 06:34:42 pm Hi all, new to the forum and to model trains.I bought a used Santa Fe 8352 Diesel Engine, which was not working. I took apart an... 2 Replies · 1330 Views Started by Mr D on February 17, 2018, 06:34:42 pm	2 Replies 1330 Views	February 18, 2018, 07:58:03 pm by Mr D
HO Polar Express 6-58018 Decoder Reset HO Polar Express 6-58018 Decoder Reset mgagneur · February 17, 2018, 10:10:03 am My Polar Express loco has stopped making sounds and will not respond to the bluetooth remote. If I place the Remote/Track switch... 2 Replies · 1990 Views Started by mgagneur on February 17, 2018, 10:10:03 am	2 Replies 1990 Views	February 17, 2018, 02:57:11 pm by mgagneur
Lionel Pre-War 8E Standard gauge repair diagrams, illustrations or tips Lionel Pre-War 8E Standard gauge repair diagrams, illustrations or tips Brion Boyles · February 13, 2018, 11:32:20 pm Gang...I have been handed a well-worn pre-war standard gauge Lionel #8E (Red) for a rebuild. It runs, but barely... needs a "ki... 1 Replies · 3684 Views Started by Brion Boyles on February 13, 2018, 11:32:20 pm	1 Replies 3684 Views	February 14, 2018, 07:59:50 am by djacobsen
Re-spot welding tinplate cars Re-spot welding tinplate cars Tlh · January 27, 2018, 12:03:22 am Does anyone have a suggestion on what to buy to re-weld tinplate cars. I know they are spot welded, but what did Lionel use and ... 3 Replies · 1684 Views Started by Tlh on January 27, 2018, 12:03:22 am	3 Replies 1684 Views	January 29, 2018, 09:51:58 pm by Tlh
Blue Comet Blue Comet 70gtvert · November 23, 2017, 10:42:05 am Picked up a 8801 Blue Comet from the late 70's early 80's that has nary a chip on her, looks like it was pretty much stored most... 1 Replies · 1661 Views Started by 70gtvert on November 23, 2017, 10:42:05 am	1 Replies 1661 Views	January 01, 2018, 09:08:22 pm by 70gtvert
Rear pickup roller gets hot on my prewar 259 Rear pickup roller gets hot on my prewar 259 70gtvert · December 31, 2017, 03:47:16 pm I restored a prewar 259. Kept all the wire but put shrink wrap on it to replace the junk insulation that was there. tore it down... 1 Replies · 1366 Views Started by 70gtvert on December 31, 2017, 03:47:16 pm	1 Replies 1366 Views	December 31, 2017, 07:34:13 pm by TrainLarry
Fastrack Unloading track problem Fastrack Unloading track problem 70gtvert · December 25, 2017, 11:39:57 am I converted over to Fastrack including the accessory track for uncoupling and unloading. Unloading works well enough, tipping th... 1 Replies · 1375 Views Started by 70gtvert on December 25, 2017, 11:39:57 am	1 Replies 1375 Views	December 31, 2017, 03:36:52 pm by 70gtvert
Bent Cab roof on 675 Bent Cab roof on 675 Jumbo1965 · December 17, 2017, 08:05:22 am Hello. Is it possible to bend the metal back in to place on the cab of my loco? I just purchased it and would like to refurbish ... 2 Replies · 1029 Views Started by Jumbo1965 on December 17, 2017, 08:05:22 am	2 Replies 1029 Views	December 17, 2017, 10:29:47 am by TrainLarry
Mid 70's Blue Comet passenger car maitance/modification question Mid 70's Blue Comet passenger car maitance/modification question 70gtvert · December 12, 2017, 03:38:41 pm I have basically the whole Blue Comet train with that oh so 70's campy sound of steam. Still works too. Not as bad as I thought ... 1 Replies · 1387 Views Started by 70gtvert on December 12, 2017, 03:38:41 pm	1 Replies 1387 Views	December 15, 2017, 03:28:13 pm by 70gtvert
2035 issue 2035 issue doublefan · December 13, 2017, 04:13:54 pm A very nice running early 675. Baldwin rims, no magnatraction. Runs great around the track with a light load. Put 5 or 6 cars b... 6 Replies · 2377 Views Started by doublefan on December 13, 2017, 04:13:54 pm	6 Replies 2377 Views	December 14, 2017, 07:04:49 pm by TrainLarry
Waking sleeping giants Waking sleeping giants doublefan · November 25, 2017, 04:14:41 pm First post here, hello everyone! I have a 675, 2035 and 2020 that were my fathers (among others) Carefully cleaned and oiled the... 8 Replies · 2166 Views Started by doublefan on November 25, 2017, 04:14:41 pm	8 Replies 2166 Views	December 13, 2017, 04:07:00 pm by doublefan
Problem with my ZW Problem with my ZW 70gtvert · November 29, 2017, 01:38:20 pm My ZW transformer has an issue, 2 if you count the fact that it is on each side. The whistle doesn't work. In fact, it acts the ... 1 Replies · 1267 Views Started by 70gtvert on November 29, 2017, 01:38:20 pm	1 Replies 1267 Views	November 29, 2017, 05:09:33 pm by TrainLarry
Lionel Trainsounds Whistle Tender Wiring Question Lionel Trainsounds Whistle Tender Wiring Question ab1dq · February 02, 2017, 07:36:05 pm Hello Model Train Friends,I'm not a model railroad enthusiast, but I'm attempting to help my dentist who gave me what I believe ... 1 Replies · 3092 Views Started by ab1dq on February 02, 2017, 07:36:05 pm	1 Replies 3092 Views	November 23, 2017, 10:45:54 am by 70gtvert
Lionel ZW transformer works great except one of the lights Lionel ZW transformer works great except one of the lights mtfrizzell · April 23, 2017, 07:24:58 pm I am refurbishing a used ZW transformer. It had a bad cord, one bad ground terminal and no light bulbs. I replaced all the bad ... 6 Replies · 2996 Views Started by mtfrizzell on April 23, 2017, 07:24:58 pm	6 Replies 2996 Views	November 21, 2017, 09:21:11 pm by TrainLarry
New circuit breaker for ZW Transformer New circuit breaker for ZW Transformer 70gtvert · November 21, 2017, 11:16:26 am I picked up one of these new circuit breakers for the zw. Mine does not work any longer and I was unable to find any NOS replace... 1 Replies · 1042 Views Started by 70gtvert on November 21, 2017, 11:16:26 am	1 Replies 1042 Views	November 21, 2017, 09:11:41 pm by TrainLarry

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