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1926 Lionel 252 help
« on: October 19, 2020, 02:48:44 pm »
Need to find the springs for the contacts on Forward/reverse switch.
« Last Edit: October 19, 2020, 02:52:01 pm by RJM »

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Re: 1926 Lionel 252 help
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2020, 03:38:36 pm »
Welcome to the forum!

The reverse unit for the 252 is a CON 34
http://www.olsenstoy.com/cd/b123/001314.pdf

The spring is CON 11, and can possibly be made by cutting down the length of a motor brush spring.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lionel-1661E-30-Coil-Spring-For-Motor-Brush-4/293791119196?epid=1355459726&hash=item446750b75c:g:o3gAAOSwYoFfjdGo

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« Last Edit: October 19, 2020, 03:41:16 pm by TrainLarry »

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Re: 1926 Lionel 252 help
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2020, 10:57:46 am »
Thanks. Will check out.

 

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