Popular Post mike69mackman Posted January 21, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2017 Picked up this train from Carl a few months ago. Just got the locomotive back from being serviced. Built on 1934 hasn't been run in many many years. Just needed the. Rushes cleaned up and a good lube job. Runs good except for a minor issue going across switches. Thought I would share some pics with y'all. 13 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 'S' gauge? I like the older tin Lionels. Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 O gauge Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Looks like a dandy! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Those are worth some money, and in nice shape enjoy. I used to do the HO setup but not anymore no time and the kids are older. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Did quite a bit of research before I made an offer on it. Didn't want to screw him on the price. Cost me $12 bucks to have the mechanicals gone over and lubricated. Having a minor issue with it running on fast track instead of the tubular style. Runs good till it goes across a switch then goes into neutral. Easy solution though. Really pleased with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Cool train Mike! My grandpa had an old o gauge Lionel steam loco, from the thirties was die cast tho. Had a tin tender with the whistle in it! I got a union Pacific Lionel diesel when I was six! Sold the diesel to pay a traffic ticket,dumb move! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Looks good Mike. I hope you enjoy it for a long time and I'm glad it went to someone who treasures it. 2 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 23 hours ago, BillyT said: Cool train Mike! My grandpa had an old o gauge Lionel steam loco, from the thirties was die cast tho. Had a tin tender with the whistle in it! I got a union Pacific Lionel diesel when I was six! Sold the diesel to pay a traffic ticket,dumb move! This set is prewar 1932 vintage all metal and also has the whistle on the tender Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 7 hours ago, fxfymn said: Looks good Mike. I hope you enjoy it for a long time and I'm glad it went to someone who treasures it. Yup it's working good Carl. Next project is to get the lights on the passenger cars working. Everything is there but the bulbs. But I'm gonna have a guy down in Lititz that does vintage electric work on this stuff convert them to led bulbs. Cosmetically I'm not touching the train. Letting it show its age. Don't worry I have no intention of ever selling it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-359885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 wow that thing is way cool.........saw a guy a while back hadda intire city set up in his 2 car garage......fulla lionel trains......i was pissing myself........have a ball with it.....and keep us posted.....bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-360165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 They used to have this simulation Los Angeles freeway from the Forty's at the Pomona fair every year. Had old Safeway doubles greyhounds hay wagons bullracks cars EXC all rolling with marker lights headlights was fantastic....One time I was with a first time date.... Couldn't quit staring at this display....She kept asking if I was ever going to no e on.lol.....Was incredible....Sorry no pictures.......bobSent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-360208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 On 1/26/2017 at 4:04 PM, mike69mackman said: Yup it's working good Carl. Next project is to get the lights on the passenger cars working. Everything is there but the bulbs. But I'm gonna have a guy down in Lititz that does vintage electric work on this stuff convert them to led bulbs. Cosmetically I'm not touching the train. Letting it show its age. Don't worry I have no intention of ever selling it. Hey Mike, how much would you take for tha- oh...never mind... 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48461-resto-project/#findComment-360230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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