@StevefromPA posted:Just bought this 2004 Lionel SD40t-2 on eBay from a someone selling his dad’s collection. Pictures looked great. Here it is on my layout
unfortunately when I opened it up...
These were laying at the bottom of the styrofoam. It looked like it hadn’t been run in awhile judging from the dust, so these broke off in shipping. Notice the cracking, one is slightly warped, toothe side frames aren’t available anymore but I think I can fit new sd40t-2 side frames on to it. That said, I still to get the paint to match. Instead of returning it i decided to take a 60% discount after negotiating.
And, if anyone has solutions to offer regarding side frames, I’d appreciate it
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This is pretty easy. It’s not like touching up something on the shell. Go to the Lionel parts site and order matching frames from another SD40T-2 or SD40-2 model. Either Testors Bright Silver or Minuteman Models Scalecoat II ATSF Silver will be a close enough match for this project. These are available in rattle cans. Just take your time and apply light coats.
RM