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Re: roller pickup assembly replacement for lionel 8305
« on: July 05, 2019, 09:25:30 am »
Welcome to the forum!

Generally, Lionel pickup rollers snap in place. A thin brass strip holds them in place

Here is a short video showing how to replace the rollers. It is on a diesel locomotive, but the procedure is the same on a steam engine.



A written tutorial is here.
https://ctt.trains.com/~/media/files/pdf/operating/repair-pickup-rollers-and-shoes.pdf


Larry

 

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