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"O" Gauge Switch Question

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"O" Gauge Switch Question
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 8:41 PM
I have a few Lionel 022 switches with the metal label that reads "1-1/4 in Gauge Switch"
Any info on these switches would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 21, 2003 1:38 PM
DEPENDING ON CONDITION,THEY THE SWITCHES SHOULD STILL BE IN WORKING ORDER,if they are in bad or rust condition,the motor's are still,good & are interchangeable with newer switches,i don't see on mine the 1-1/4 in guage,i just found out your's were made before 1950, and they were norrrow,then standard 022 switch. ,hope this helps ,my 022 switch were bought by my dad,in,or around 1949>>>>have fun...
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 26, 2003 7:56 PM
Thanks Vince for the info. Appreciate your reply.

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