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       #Post#: 2972--------------------------------------------------
       Lionel #224E Track Power Source
       By: lorosco1 Date: July 11, 2022, 2:43 pm
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       I recently came into possession of a Lionel 224E locomotive,
       2224W whistling tender, and 2 Pullman 2640 passenger cars and 1
       Observation passenger car.  I have the controller and the 12
       foot metal track but I don't know what power source I need to
       power the train so that I can see if it runs.  Any help would be
       greatly appreciated.
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       Re: Lionel #224E Track Power Source
       By: Vince53 Date: July 13, 2022, 11:09 am
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       Lorosco, that's a nice little engine, manufactured between
       1939-1941. Because it is O gauge, it should run on any O gauge
       track.
       I suspect that you bought it "as is," and the seller already
       knows that it doesn't run--otherwise, he would have said so and
       charged a higher price.
       At the time, Lionel had a well-deserved reputation for
       manufacturing high-quality products, but eighty years will take
       its toll. An expert might get it running again by installing new
       parts. For what it will cost, you might be better off purchasing
       a similar locomotive.
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       Re: Lionel #224E Track Power Source
       By: Vince53 Date: July 14, 2022, 1:31 pm
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       Lorosco, you'll be glad to know that your whistling tender is a
       collectors' item. Manufactured from 1950-1959, it is a replica
       of a 1940 tender. A variety of whistle types were installed in
       them, and some owners report that they work, but they don't work
       well.
       One recently sold for $82 US on eBay. Another one was on sale
       for $50 US. Unless you paid a fortune for these cars, you did
       well with this one alone.
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