(DIR) Return Create A Forum - Home --------------------------------------------------------- Lionel Trains (HTM) https://lioneltrains.createaforum.com --------------------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** (DIR) Return to: Lionel Maintenance & Repair ***************************************************** #Post#: 1900-------------------------------------------------- Lionel Pre-War 8E Standard gauge repair diagrams, illustrations or tips By: Brion Boyles Date: February 13, 2018, 11:32 pm --------------------------------------------------------- Gang... I have been handed a well-worn pre-war standard gauge Lionel #8E (Red) for a rebuild. It runs, but barely... needs a "kick start", reverser doesn't seem to function. Additionally, looks like someone has "tinkered" and wiring doesn;t look correct. There's also some kind of lever that I have NO idea what is for. Anyone know where I can find illustrations/specs on armatures and reversers/wiring? The owner has ordered TWO new armatures off eBay, both claiming to be for this engine, both completely different than the original. Getting a little frustrated. Should have been relatively easy to figger out! Thanks in advance.... #Post#: 1901-------------------------------------------------- Re: Lionel Pre-War 8E Standard gauge repair diagrams, illustrati ons or tips By: djacobsen Date: February 14, 2018, 7:59 am --------------------------------------------------------- Brion Hello & Welcome to the Forum! A "little" 8E SG, how cool. They were the smallest locomotive in the SG line. The switch you wonder about is a manual reverser. I've added a link that should have answers to every thing you need to know. (HTM) http://slivideo.mob i/online/1286454-lionel+8E For parts, I suggest forum member Bill Hennings' family' shop: (HTM) http://www.henningstrains.com/ On that wiring, if it's old/original wire, just unsolder one end, slip a piece of shrink wrap over it , then reattach it. your problem may be that broken or missing wire insulation/coating is causing a short. Happy Rails dave *****************************************************