My Ives 3250 has been giving me trouble for awhile now and finally kind of “conked out”. Don’t think the repairs should be that much- before she totally wouldn’t run she would require me to give her a little push first.
regardless, found a good deal on that auction website for an Ives 3252. Besides the light not working, runs like a champ and I like the brass plates. The green color also fits in better with My consist. Also has a reverse Lever that functions fine.
At the end of the day, can always count on the Lionel 254e though!
Also, update on the prewar 203 B6 switcher- cleaned the e-unit, took out the old wires and soldered in new ones- still no dice. Taking it to my repair guy on Tuesday. After that I’m gonna decide if I wanna keep it or sell it.
