Well, now I'm ready to devote some time and effort to prewar. I took delivery today of a 2226W that I bought on the Forum to pair up with my 226E (my only prewar). Beautiful pair. Spent this afternoon and evening stripping it down, cleaned the motor up, replaced brushes and springs....all the typical maintenance. Just finished. The air whistle in this has the best sound of any I have. So.....now I have to get rolling stock to put behind them.
Much appreciated all the helpful tips accumulated above.
Roger