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Lionel in England Lionel in England John Bull · January 31, 2026, 05:50:09 pm I am writing from England as a first timer to the Lionel forum. I have a couple of questions that I hope your combined wisdom ca... 0 Replies · 50022 Views Started by John Bull on January 31, 2026, 05:50:09 pm	0 Replies 50022 Views	January 31, 2026, 05:50:09 pm by John Bull
Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915 Wiring diagram for early Lionel #53 0-4-0 circa 1915 rbsharer · January 03, 2018, 07:11:37 pm Any resources available for early Lionel wiring diagrams? I have a NY Central #53 0-4-0 Switcher. I need to know how the front ... 2 Replies · 14244 Views Started by rbsharer on January 03, 2018, 07:11:37 pm	2 Replies 14244 Views	November 11, 2025, 06:23:45 pm by jdoran
Questions about some unique Macy special passenger cars Questions about some unique Macy special passenger cars James M · November 19, 2024, 11:45:54 pm So I purchased these two maroon 607 Macy special passenger cars at an antique store for $20 and have a few questions about them.... 0 Replies · 8812 Views Started by James M on November 19, 2024, 11:45:54 pm	0 Replies 8812 Views	November 19, 2024, 11:45:54 pm by James M
Running my Lionel OO Running my Lionel OO Mike T · June 09, 2020, 10:54:33 pm I have been picking up some Lionel OO off some online sources other than ebay and have gotten one of my 2 Hudsons set up for 3 r... 1 Replies · 10803 Views Started by Mike T on June 09, 2020, 10:54:33 pm	1 Replies 10803 Views	November 19, 2024, 04:14:11 pm by James M
1937? train set 1937? train set jp · November 06, 2024, 07:33:42 am Hi, I recently acquired my dad's old lionel train set, he passed a few years ago and this set was up in the attic. It will be a ... 0 Replies · 7977 Views Started by jp on November 06, 2024, 07:33:42 am	0 Replies 7977 Views	November 06, 2024, 07:33:42 am by jp
Difference in a 2621 Difference in a 2621 sherbs · October 15, 2023, 05:25:03 pm What would the difference be in 2621 engine and tender and a 262? Thanks 0 Replies · 13241 Views Started by sherbs on October 15, 2023, 05:25:03 pm	0 Replies 13241 Views	October 15, 2023, 05:25:03 pm by sherbs
Help Identifying Pre War Lionel Set Help Identifying Pre War Lionel Set DCBUS · October 05, 2023, 07:17:38 am Hello,I recently purchased this Lionel set to add to my train collection. I have not in the past purchased Lionel, so do not kno... 0 Replies · 12697 Views Started by DCBUS on October 05, 2023, 07:17:38 am	0 Replies 12697 Views	October 05, 2023, 07:17:38 am by DCBUS
Prewar Train and Accessory Parts Diagrams Prewar Train and Accessory Parts Diagrams MCH6970SS · October 08, 2022, 09:16:07 am Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'm sure the question has been asked many times before. Since Olsen's site went down is there anothe... 1 Replies · 9916 Views Started by MCH6970SS on October 08, 2022, 09:16:07 am	1 Replies 9916 Views	October 12, 2022, 11:37:34 pm by Vince53
ISO PREWAR 150 FRAME ISO PREWAR 150 FRAME TJETMADMAN · May 19, 2022, 11:59:35 am LOOKING FOR A PREWAR (FRAME) BODY MOUNT ENGINE MOUNT FOR A 150 SHORT 5" 1 Replies · 10685 Views Started by TJETMADMAN on May 19, 2022, 11:59:35 am	1 Replies 10685 Views	May 21, 2022, 01:02:52 pm by Vince53
602 Baggage Car 602 Baggage Car kars2026at10 · February 20, 2021, 08:49:03 pm Does anybody have information of the 602 baggage car. I am trying to get an exploded view and history of the car. I recently a... 1 Replies · 9369 Views Started by kars2026at10 on February 20, 2021, 08:49:03 pm	1 Replies 9369 Views	February 21, 2021, 07:28:00 am by djacobsen
Weird Wheel found on prewar Lionel Lines No. 257 Weird Wheel found on prewar Lionel Lines No. 257 Jack_Coker · March 25, 2020, 11:10:05 am Hello all! I have just acquired my first Lionel trains and am working on building my set. One of the trains is a prewar Lionel L... 1 Replies · 8075 Views Started by Jack_Coker on March 25, 2020, 11:10:05 am	1 Replies 8075 Views	March 26, 2020, 07:22:04 am by djacobsen
lionel 400e broken frame lionel 400e broken frame mpr54 · July 22, 2018, 11:08:56 am Lionel 400e original frame - clean break just behind boiler front. O/W frame solid/intact. Know anyone who can repair frame? ... 2 Replies · 6426 Views Started by mpr54 on July 22, 2018, 11:08:56 am	2 Replies 6426 Views	July 29, 2018, 08:31:10 pm by Chiefmcfuz
Pre-war no. 2640 & 2641 passenger cars in a most unusual color combination Pre-war no. 2640 & 2641 passenger cars in a most unusual color combination Alan_Parkes · May 30, 2018, 11:12:48 am I have been a collector of vintage Lionel trains for nearly 25 years and have been a member of the Lionel Collectors Club in the... 0 Replies · 4599 Views Started by Alan_Parkes on May 30, 2018, 11:12:48 am	0 Replies 4599 Views	May 30, 2018, 11:12:48 am by Alan_Parkes
New to me, Lionel 252 set. New to me, Lionel 252 set. djacobsen · February 13, 2018, 07:05:52 am [ Attachment Invalid Or Does Not Exist ] Waiting on this set to arrive in the mail. Operator quality. Locomotive needs a bell ... 0 Replies · 4970 Views Started by djacobsen on February 13, 2018, 07:05:52 am	0 Replies 4970 Views	February 13, 2018, 07:05:52 am by djacobsen
Question about light binding post of Lional #53 Question about light binding post of Lional #53 rbsharer · January 02, 2018, 10:41:35 pm I have an early NY Central #53 Switch engine that is missing the PWBP Light Binding Post. I'm not sure what its' purpose is or h... 3 Replies · 6033 Views Started by rbsharer on January 02, 2018, 10:41:35 pm	3 Replies 6033 Views	January 03, 2018, 08:04:16 am by djacobsen
Tender for 838W Tender for 838W brubakes · November 03, 2017, 06:09:58 pm Can anyone tell me what tender would have been found in set 838W from 1941? I have the locomotive as a 229 with two 2642s and a... 2 Replies · 6062 Views Started by brubakes on November 03, 2017, 06:09:58 pm	2 Replies 6062 Views	November 03, 2017, 07:52:30 pm by brubakes
1942? Set with 1700 Ives cars. 1942? Set with 1700 Ives cars. Barry M Wheeler · March 21, 2017, 12:29:54 pm I believe I got my original Lionel set for Christmas 1941 or 1942. I could be wrong as I cannot remember playing with it in the ... 2 Replies · 5528 Views Started by Barry M Wheeler on March 21, 2017, 12:29:54 pm	2 Replies 5528 Views	March 22, 2017, 08:03:28 am by Barry M Wheeler
Lionel 402E - need help Wiring Diagram Lionel 402E - need help Wiring Diagram maglobal · May 29, 2016, 09:38:22 am Hi -Need help reassembling a 402E....I re-wired the motors but I lost my original map showing how to hook them up to run in para... 0 Replies · 5171 Views Started by maglobal on May 29, 2016, 09:38:22 am	0 Replies 5171 Views	May 29, 2016, 09:38:22 am by maglobal
Do prewar engines typically require more throttle to run? Do prewar engines typically require more throttle to run? jsonova99 · January 03, 2016, 07:46:39 am I have a 252 that runs well, but I notice that it requires a lot more throttle than my post war trains, I was just curious if th... 0 Replies · 4918 Views Started by jsonova99 on January 03, 2016, 07:46:39 am	0 Replies 4918 Views	January 03, 2016, 07:46:39 am by jsonova99
What is your favorite Locomotive for operating? What is your favorite Locomotive for operating? TinPlateRunner · May 11, 2014, 11:08:57 am 226E hands down. Whats yours? 4 Replies · 6887 Views Started by TinPlateRunner on May 11, 2014, 11:08:57 am	4 Replies 6887 Views	May 19, 2014, 11:38:32 am by TinPlateRunner