@CJ Meyers posted:
Lionel 2020. Fixed in stages, not all at once. Repairs included: replaced ripped off cab steps, replaced motor bearings, replaced bad E-unit coil, replaced burnt out smoke unit. Replaced worn axle bearings, fixed loose wheel on axle, added frame weight, rewired. Stripped off a bad repaint, new paint job and decals, new headlight lens. Added shims under motor to get correct gear lash. I think it took a nose-dive to the floor at one point before I owned it. There's a little deformation in the cow-catcher that I didn't attempt to fix.
I could've bought one in better condition for all I eventually found wrong with this "bargain" but I used it as a learning example. I'm happy to say it's one of my better performing postwar steamers, and my best postwar smoker.
Believe it or not, I enjoy the 'fixing up' side of this hobby. Oh, BTW, the tender is still on the repair bench, another week before that's done.
@CJ Meyers CJ,
Looks like a nice job. What did you do for the cab steps if I can ask?
You could probably use automotive Bondo to fix the pilot, but if not too noticeable it could just pass for normal railroad wear and tear.
Tom
