Retired, The red American Flyer wide gauge 4683 was a basket case when I received it. Ray Sorensen of Greer, South Carolina restored it for me a couple of years ago. He stripped it, rebuilt the drive, rewired, polished the brass and enameled the exterior. It looks great and runs like it is new just out of the Flyer Chicago plant. His email is lion5342@hotmail.com. He has done several other engines and passenger cars for me with great results. I highly recommend him.
The American Flyer 4683 on the bottom shelf was bought in an auction. There is a TCA restoration sticker on the bottom indicating that it was restored by an O Arnston. He did a fine job. It is also a great runner and has the working bell mechanism.
Jim Z