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Why do the milk cans get jammed on my Lionel No. 3662 operating milk car?
Oct 9, 2023

Why do the milk cans get jammed on my Lionel No. 3662 operating milk car?

I really enjoy using my Lionel postwar No. 3662 operating milk car, but lately I have found this great car…

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13 tips for storing your trains
Oct 5, 2023

13 tips for storing your trains

13 tips for storing your trains 1. Modern trains go in their boxes. Be sure you store them out of…

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Does my postwar Lionel GG1 have a reverse unit?
Oct 4, 2023

Does my postwar Lionel GG1 have a reverse unit?

There’s a switch on top of my Lionel No. 2332 Pennsylvania GG1. I’ve heard it controls how the engine reverses.…

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Where do I find paint for toy train projects?
Aug 11, 2023

Where do I find paint for toy train projects?

Where do I find paint for toy train projects? Q: I am looking to restore some of my trains. How…

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Fan won’t work on Lionel No. 3530 Generator Car
Aug 10, 2023

Fan won’t work on Lionel No. 3530 Generator Car

Fan won’t work on Lionel No. 3530 Generator Car Q: I’ve been have difficulty getting the “fan” to operate correctly…

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What’s the best way to repaint an old Lionel steam locomotive?
Aug 10, 2023

What’s the best way to repaint an old Lionel steam locomotive?

What’s the best way to repaint an old Lionel steam locomotive? Q: What is the best way to repaint old…

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Why do the brass wheels on my Flyer tender spark?
Aug 10, 2023

Why do the brass wheels on my Flyer tender spark?

Why do the brass wheels on my Flyer tender spark? Q: I have an American Flyer No. 300AC Atlantic 4-4-2…

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How do I remove paint from old plastic freight cars?
Aug 10, 2023

How do I remove paint from old plastic freight cars?

How do I remove paint from old plastic freight cars? Q: I have some old Lionel plastic freight cars that…

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Clean up your 2400-series Lionel passenger cars
Aug 3, 2023

Clean up your 2400-series Lionel passenger cars

The 2400-series Lionel passenger cars have always been popular with operators and collectors. In the postwar era the plastic streamliners…

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Adding diesel sound to American Flyer trains
Jun 19, 2023

Adding diesel sound to American Flyer trains

Adding diesel sound to American Flyer trains is easier than ever thanks to ready-made electronics. If you can accomplish basic…

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Returning a postwar Lionel GP7 to the rails
May 22, 2023

Returning a postwar Lionel GP7 to the rails

It’s not hard to give a postwar Lionel GP7 a new lease on life. Unless they’ve really been abused, these…

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Lionel prewar locomotive parts give this electric new life
May 3, 2023

Lionel prewar locomotive parts give this electric new life

Lionel prewar locomotive parts are readily available these days, allowing you to return your vintage motive power to the job.…

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