Train Tender gets 15 cents each for jewels when you buy them in lots of 24 (one color). Choice of red, yellow, or green.
Ok good to know! Thank you...
I've never seen an original postwar engine with red jewels. Red were used on various prewar steamers such as the one posted previously in this thread.
You can tell the difference between original green jewels and any of the green jewels available from parts dealers. The new ones are a deeper green.
The red are a little closer in appearance, but still not quite the same.
I would compare the red jewels in your Hudson to known originals in a prewar engine such as an 0-6-0 switcher. You have to put them side-by-side. Photos won't be conclusive.
Jim
The original green marker jewels look like the glass used in Sprite bottles - the repros have a slight bluish tint that's obvious when you compare Lionel Corp jewels to current jewels.
You should know too that not all the green jewels are the same size either. In fact, original lionel jewels were smaller than repro jewels. A few of the old Lionel jewels are available occassionally.
Rob
My dad's original 763-e (bought new by his dad), has the red and green.
His 1950 773 has both green.
for what it's worth.
Not to change the topic but how is the best way to re-attach jewels ? Someone once suggested white Elmer's glue, is there a better option ?
EscapeRocks posted:My dad's original 763-e (bought new by his dad), has the red and green.
His 1950 773 has both green.
for what it's worth.
Wow awesome to hear that nice story!
IC Gulf posted:Not to change the topic but how is the best way to re-attach jewels ? Someone once suggested white Elmer's glue, is there a better option ?
Not sure but good question??
Does anyone on here if and could answer my question? Is the 1950 postwar Hudson 773 Very rare now and still desire or? Train market is good still? With rare and demanding supply of rare trains? Thank you ....
Desirable mispell...sorry
I have had my 773 Hudson for a very long time....
IC Gulf posted:Not to change the topic but how is the best way to re-attach jewels ? Someone once suggested white Elmer's glue, is there a better option ?
I've used super glue with great results.
I have been watching the 773 loco's for several years. 1950 in nice condition is still at $1000.00. Sometimes can be had at 750-800.00. The 1964 model is the least desirable.
Rob
oldrob posted:I have been watching the 773 loco's for several years. 1950 in nice condition is still at $1000.00. Sometimes can be had at 750-800.00. The 1964 model is the least desirable.
Rob
Ok rob thank you but I paid 1500 for mine C-7+Reasonable
Rails posted:EscapeRocks posted:My dad's original 763-e (bought new by his dad), has the red and green.
His 1950 773 has both green.
for what it's worth.
Wow awesome to hear that nice story!
Very nice!!...yes true!
Just a question everyone if you could answer about a 763e Hudson? Which is more rare Gunmetal color? or the black one? Thank you for any information...
