Steve "Papa" Eastman posted:Will posted:Nation Wide Lines posted:Picked this one up a few weeks ago. A 7010 engine, which would be a Montgomery Ward's special engine from American Flyer, c. 1929-1930. I had one, but its paint was not as nice as this one.
NWL
NWL,
Do you or does anyone know if there are any parts suppliers that would carry the handrails for these?
I'm not aware of any, but I've certainly needed some in the past. Also there a couple of distinct styles.
Steve
As Steve indicated, there are 2 different styles of these handrails. Additionally, some engines come without the handrails installed. I know the 1270 does not have them and I also have an odd engine that did not have them installed originally. Generally, the ones that did not have them originally, have the mounting holes covered in paint (ie the paint fills the opening and dried that way).
As for any reproduction parts, no I am not aware of anyone making these. You would have to find a junker with the parts you need in order to get some.
Here are a couple of the odd ones that came without handrails.
NWL
