So what is it exactly that I have here and what can I use as a reference for restoration (such as exploded service documents, color photos, parts lists)? I also have a large ~14 gallon rubbermaid of motors and parts that likely would be able to complete these.
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Not sure, but I think they are Pre War. The brown engine with the bell may even be Standard gauge.
The orange one is a lionel 248, the frame on the right is for a 253 but I do not see the cab. The center frame is a 156, the cabs all appear to be 150 series cabs, but none look large enough the be a 156. Good luck!
I agree, the orange one is a 248 -I have not been able to find/identify all the trim parts or if I have a matching motor. Olsen's documentation (http://www.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=765) is a good start, but not as thurough as the postwar documents I am acustomed to. The frame identified as belonging to this 248 actually belongs to a 150 series.
The maroon one is a 156, and I agree, I have the matching frame for it. However, the reverse unit switch attached to the frame is awfully warped and is riveted to the frame (not screwed?). And as you can see by looking at the shell, not all trim is present and I also need to identify the proper motor. Olsen's does not have a listing for this so a parts list and exploded diagram would be awesome!
The remaining shells are 150 series.I'm not sure how to further differentiate. Olsen's lists a 152 and a 154. I actually have a 1917 152 that I operate, so I can use it for reference, but I'm not sure how original it is.
Now I have uncovered more fun:
On the right I have 2 254s and their respective frames. On the left is a 253. I just uncovered these and so I'm not sure where I am on the remaining parts.
Out of the intact promising looking motors I found, which goes where? I would guess none of these go to the 156 as these all have reverse units.
Wish I had your luck in finding trains lol
El Classico posted:Wish I had your luck in finding trains lol
Not to derail the focus on grouping parts together to form complete items, I'll just say it pays to have connections in the community and let people know you are a train nut. There there are the times it doesn't pay off when someone gets offended at giving you first pass on their father-in-laws Lionel sets from when he was a kid, asking $500 for a scout set with tattered Marx accessories and you pass 'em up.
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