Another person asked about prewar material.
Lionel did offer some tools and published a small service manual prior to World War II. The manual is scarce, and I have not had the opportunity to examine one.
They did publish parts lists, which are relatively easy to find. There was a Greenberg book that contained reprints of those parts lists. I think it can also be purchased as a DVD from Bob Osterhoff.
Olsens library has some images of original prewar documentation, which does include some service instructions.
CW,
The prewar information I have put together over the years is priceless to me. I have all of the material my grandfather past down to me. There was no Lionel Prewar Service manual in his things. Everything I kept filled a four drawer filling cabinet. People have asked to borrow files, I cannot do it. I have Greenberg's Prewar Lionel Guide. It was edited by Robert Osterhoff. It contains quite a bit of prewar information. TCA Archives contain a wealth of information. I've used it many times.
Most everything has been put into storage for me by my children. I've been there one time. The lockers are inside of a building that has climate control and pest free. My things are supposed to be safe.
I've started to sell what I can no longer use. Things are selling as fast. I will be putting things in the, For Sale section soon. I have to have my daughter do it for me.
CW & Carl I appreciate all of you help, Thank you.
