2020 Turbine Tune-up | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

BillYo414OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I got myself an old Lionel 2020 turbine. It ran ok out the UPS box but today I tore it apart and greased/oiled/snugged/resoldered everything. I assume it was original grease because it wasn't very grease-like when I pulled it out. I don't know what smoke pellets are made of but I there was residue all in the front of the loco. I oiled the whistle motor too because it just growled when I gave it a shot. Now it's good and loud!

It made a huge difference in the operation. Quieter and smoother. I pretty much couldn't run slow before. Anyway, I'm proud of it! This is one of my favorite engines ever because it's just a full blown bruiser. I can't wait to get the actual layout started. The test loop isn't too much excitement haha

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8/7/207:47 PM

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MartyEOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

Turbines were always one of my favorites!

8/7/208:16 PM

BillYo414OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

@MartyE posted:
Turbines were always one of my favorites!

I started with my grandpa's when I was a kid and wanted to get one of my own to modify. I'm so excited!!

8/7/208:31 PM

DieselerOGR Forum Member

Love them postwar turbines have some 46 versions with the horizontal dual worm drive motor and the later one like yours truly a joy to run them .

8/7/208:53 PM

BillYo414OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

So mine are definitely after 46. They post have the angled motors. I'll have to see if I can date them more exactly.

David JohnstonOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Postwar smoke pills made after 1946 are made of wax. You can just wipe it off or heat it up with a heat gun.

BillYo414OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I would have never guessed wax. That's interesting. It almost looked like fiberglass bits on the chassis.

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