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       Hello everyone... New guy with a box of stuff
       By: Meridian_Mike Date: July 20, 2017, 7:41 am
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       Hello everyone,
       I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Mike Turner and I live in
       Meridian, MS.
       I recently got a box of Lionel train goodies at the antique
       store. Inside the box was a 2026, 2-6-2 with the 6466 Tender, a
       1656, 0-4-0 switcher with the 2403 tender, a dozen or so pieces
       of 027 track and an old transformer. No cars, just the engines
       and track. Looks like all date to about 1948 - 1949.
       The engines need a good cleaning and lubing, There is some rust
       here and there.
       I have been surfing the net to see what the complete engines
       look like so I can tell if the engines are complete or not. I
       can see I need a few small parts.
       I hope I can find the restoration info I need here and possibly
       a source of parts. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
       Regards to all,
       Mike
       :)
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       Re: Hello everyone... New guy with a box of stuff
       By: djacobsen Date: July 21, 2017, 9:56 pm
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       Meridian_Mike
       Hello & Welcome to the Forum!
       Nice score, I love the 2026. Looks like it's missng the front
       truck, but otherwise it appears to be in good shape.
       A little rust and chips, shows the play it has seen over the
       years.
       Clean her up, lube her and put her on the rails.
       The transformer, make sure the cord is in good condition, if not
       replace it.
       The 1656, clean her up, lube her and put her on the rails.
       3 rail track is readily available, both new and used.
       Check out the Lione Maintenance & Repair sub-forum. You shoud
       find what you need to know about cleaning and lube there.
       For parts, see Forum Member Bill Hennings web site, Hennings
       trains.
       There are other shops/sites too, but am puttng in a plug for a
       fellow forum member.
       We look forward to your coming adventures. Keep us posted.
       Happy Rails!
       Dave
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       Re: Hello everyone... New guy with a box of stuff
       By: Meridian_Mike Date: July 24, 2017, 6:45 am
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       Thanks for the welcome Dave.
       Yes, I have been looking around some it it sure looks like the
       track is out there to be had.
       I appreciate the tip for the parts source. I will be ordering
       some fix-er-up parts soon.
       Have a great day.
       Mike
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