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       #Post#: 1900--------------------------------------------------
       Lionel Pre-War 8E Standard gauge repair diagrams, illustrations 
       or tips
       By: Brion Boyles Date: February 13, 2018, 11:32 pm
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       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
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       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
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