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Post by oace on Jun 8, 2024 20:10:06 GMT
A Lionel #262E Steam Sister for my IVES #1694 Electric... The bunch arrived today : 262E / 261T (thanks af3020 for the identification) / 1689W X2 (one older than the other, I guess) ![](https://nsm09.casimages.com/img/2024/06/08//RWbqSb-262E-261T-1689Wx2.jpg) Some little parts are missing on the 262E and 261T, but nothing dramatic... The 262E has no E-unit, making it a 262 : I think I will install instead an AC/DC Operation switch, allowing the motor to run on DC with direction inversion according to current polarity, like a conventional DC motor. Wait and See !
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Post by healey36 on Jun 8, 2024 22:19:31 GMT
Nice...you’ve got extra water for the run across the prairie.
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Post by oace on Jun 9, 2024 0:16:08 GMT
Nice...you’ve got extra water for the run across the prairie. Thanks healey36 ! Question : do you know if all the parts (pipes, handlebars, etc) of the 262 boiler can be removed (without too much hassle) for a polishing / repainting work ? Or maybe did you performed such a job ? Thanks to let me know. OACE
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Post by healey36 on Jun 9, 2024 13:51:12 GMT
Can't say I've ever disassembled a boiler on one of the 262 or 249 steamers. Probably not too difficult, just be careful to keep the piping bits bent to their proper curves and lengths, and be careful handling the cast frame as those can become a bit fragile with the passage of time (especially the pilot bit).
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Post by oace on Jun 10, 2024 19:55:20 GMT
Can't say I've ever disassembled a boiler on one of the 262 or 249 steamers. Probably not too difficult, just be careful to keep the piping bits bent to their proper curves and lengths, and be careful handling the cast frame as those can become a bit fragile with the passage of time (especially the pilot bit). Thanks healey36 ! I'll see what can be done when I will open the 262 for cleaning / servicing the motor... Taking carefully care of the gears-rods synchro, this time ! OACE
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