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« on: December 16, 2022, 12:20:30 AM »
I bought another prewar locomotive. A prewar 248. Got it from Jim. He has great stuff. The packing he does is so good there is almost noway it could get damaged in shipping. He is so good at it.
I got the 248 yesterday. One wheel is kaput. Both idler gears are kaput. I knew one wheel was bad. So I had already ordered a wheel set for Bill Harrison at S&W parts supply. Bill has everything. My wheel puller is very poor and I really struggle getting the old wheels off. Was not sure I could get it done. Had to modify the puller a smidgen. However, I did get them off. I saw a much better wheel puller on EBay so I ordered it.
I’m currently taking the 248 apart. Taking pictures as I go s I can get it back together. I’m really impressed with the quality that these old Lionel motors have.
I got another locomotive because I only have the 259E (Which is great) in prewar and I’m enjoying the repairs on prewar. Plus they are great Christmas tree trains. Also enjoying the rolling stock repairs. One locomotive didn’t seem to fill the bill.