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Maintenance tips for Signal Shanty w/ signalman

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Maintenance tips for Signal Shanty w/ signalman
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 16, 2005 1:03 PM
I picked up a signal shed today for $18. He basically works but appears to need Clean Lube and possible new spring. Any hints on optimizing this accessory would be appreciated. Thanks, Dave
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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, December 16, 2005 2:31 PM
Dave, I'm presuming this signalman is O scale. Congratulations on your acquisition. Sounds like you have the right ideas so that the door opens smoothly and the guy pops out and in.

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 16, 2005 5:09 PM
I can clean you Lionel Gateman for you, make him work like new!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 16, 2005 7:27 PM
Thanks, yes "0" I can clean him up but I think he needs a new return spring. Can you sell me one ? Thanks, Dave
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 17, 2005 6:41 AM
Not sure what you mean by "spring return". If the door won't close, it's probably getting hung-up on the little raised bump on the platform. Joe
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 17, 2005 7:19 AM
When you take off the bottom plate, there is a spring about 3" long maybe. It looks weak. But I'll try a good cleaning and maybe even wax the green surface so it's smooth and slippery. Dave
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 17, 2005 8:12 AM
Hello Dave.

Cleaning and waxing its might do it. If not, I can order the spring for you.
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Posted by Chris F on Saturday, December 17, 2005 8:29 AM
This might help, too:

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=253
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 17, 2005 10:15 AM
Yes, the part number is 45-14.

It is not availible at olsen's though, just Jeff has it at this time.

You could also go to the hardware store to find d very close- to exact match for the spring. It would have to be the right tension.

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