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Reply to "Lionel Standard Gauge #5 Locomotive Questions"

I don't have all your answers, but here's what I know:

The "coal box" on the rear of the cab is correct for a #5. The #5 special came with a small slope-back tender

The boiler front can be removed. There should be a rod through the boiler that goes through the boiler front and a decorative screw that holds the boiler front on. If the screw is missing, no big deal. Replacements are available.

The boiler front and the the drawbar that the cow-catcher mounts are indeed painted wood. That is correct.

Check out the condition of the motor armature for excessive wear, and the sliding pickup shoe for wear.

I don't know the exact age of the thick rim #5. I know my thin rim 5 spcl is 110 years old. The reverse switch is a bit sticky and needs service. Otherwise it still runs.

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