@rockstars1989 posted:The cars are not falling apart. Lets hear what you have to offer to the so called discussion on solving this problem. Nick
The underbody details are in fact crumbling due to zinc pest. Have seen it on many 18" Lionel Aluminum sets, so much so that the screws have popped out of the frames.
Same issue with the trucks on the 18" Santa Fe Super Chief aluminum sets. All the side frames are disintegrating. Very sad that Lionel castings made this century have these issues. The only solution would be Lionel remaking the items. Ask anyone with the scale GG-1 where the trucks crumbled and they can no longer run it if they are happy.