Let’s see your PostWar revivals.

Dave, Nice job on the 624 revival. Fortunately, none of my post war Lionel equipment has needed severe attention. The most work was done on a crane car and S2 Turbine - limited to replacement parts and rigorous internal cleaning respectively. Alfred

Unfortunately I only have one PW locomotive left, A 2344 aba NYC F3. IT needs some work but it is in very nice condition. I have had it since around 1950, when I was 4 years old. I will never sell it. I will pass it on.

Dave

 Beat me to it there, cousin! 

Go for it. There are many YouTube videos showing how to maintain postwar engines.

Here are my three favorite post-war engines.

First we have the 671 turbine.  I bought this already refurbished.  The prior owner did a great job and even added a light on the back of the tender.  


Next we have a nice, though not perfect, UP F-Unit AA.  Runs like a champ, horn works perfectly, and got it for a good price, probably because it is imperfect cosmetically.


And, of course, my favorite, the F-Unit (dummy) that I redid in B&M Minuteman scheme.  I still marvel at how well it turned out.  First time I have ever attempted anything of the sort.  For those we may have joined the forum recently, I chronicled my trials and tribulations learning how to paint and apply decals here:  o-gaugeforum.com/thread/7853



Here is the prototype that was the inspiration.  Note that I decided that i wanted silver trucks.  I think makes the model really looks special.  In fact, some photos of the cousin engine, 4266, shows them in steel, not black.

the 10 stachion model has the handrails staked 10 on each side. the more common variation has only 3  on each side.  

Will do, Alfred. There are quite a few items that need a clean and lube. There’s also an old wooden kit-build that has seen better days, but I have plans for it. I have some old-school printed card boxcar sides that will look good on it.

Dave