Lionel 225E Parts

There is a difference on top when it is removed. the 225 is  "V " shaped the 675 is squared I belive I got a replacement at Olsens

Based on a post I just read, it appears Olsen's (at least currently) is no longer available as a source of parts.  Any other thoughts?  I may just keep it as is since it should be a good runner, and perhaps locate a nicer example to add to the collection as well.

Give Jeff Kane a shout at The Tain Tender. 

http://www.ttender.com/

I used a broken steam chest from a 736 on my 225E. Had to do some grinding, but it worked.

Thanks guys.

Dave, I just got a reply email from Jeff Kane.  He's got repro parts available, so I'll have to keep him in mind.  I'd rather have an original piece if I can manage to locate one.

e mail sent Jake

SantaFe158 posted:

I picked up a decent looking Lionel Prewar 225E this weekend at a train show as the price seemed right and I've been wanting one to add to my collection of late prewar die cast locomotives.  I wish I would have looked closer when I purchased it as it initially looked like it just needed a new front truck due to some damage to the original.  Upon installing the replacement I purchased, I noticed that it appears that the truck damage was likely sustained during a drop and the pilot must have shattered as well.  Somebody did a very clean looking epoxy job that is hard to notice at a glance and I unfortunately didn't notice this at the show before purchasing it.

I can't seem to locate a 225E steam chest replacement, but the postwar 675 part looks similar (I believe the 225E tooling became the postwar 675/2025).  Are these actually compatible, or is there a source for a replacement steam chest?  I'd also be on the hunt for a new boiler front as I'm not happy with how the door on this one fits.  Any potential sources would be great.

Try Dr. Tinker - dave@drtinkertrains.com.  He has a large stock of prewar parts, although he has only postwar on his posted list.  I saw him last week and he was able to provide five of the six parts I was looking for for restoration of Lionel from the 20's.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep that in mind.  I was able to purchase an original steam chest off of Ebay yesterday, so that solves most of my problems.  I'm still thinking about whether or not to replace the original smokebox front as the latch to keep the door shut is bent out of shape.