Post War 221 Dreyfuss - Up & Running, and new layout photos

[Frank53]

I picked this up on ebay a while back, knowing it needed an armature gear. The condition was very very good, particularly the tender, so I figured getting a replacement gear would be no big deal.

Until I tried to find one.

Luckily Bill from Model Train Journal found one for me and I just picked up the repair today.

Don't quite know what makes 1946 issue Lionel steamers so good, but like my 224 and 726, both circa 1946, this runs smooth and silky, No e unit buzz, no rumbling, no hula dancing - just glides along - not bad for a 61 year old engine.

Here are a few shots of my finally, somewhat completed, under the trestle scene:

[Blueberryhill RR]

Frank....Looks really good. I love your buildings. Don't those postwar steamers run good!!!!!! ( also, like your tubular track ).

Chuck

[1688torpedo]

 Hello Frank!   Nice Photo's. Glad you got your 221 running again. You have some very nice postwar train's in your Collection. Take Care.

[prewardude]

Looks good, Frank! Those old 221s are beauties.

 

 - Clint 

[Frank53]

Thanks for the kind comments. I kind of suspected I might get a view or two from Keith and Clint.

This is a very nice runner, and I think these post war cars are a nice match

ps: Chuck - tubular is making a comeback - we're at the leading edge.

[Frank53]

Also managed to finally finish up the fencing in this area.

The yard boss seems none too happy with the hobo who was ready to pitch camp

[Jumijo]

Great photos, Frank. Your layout is really looking good! Glad to hear that your 221 is running well.

Jim 

[Cheese]

Nice,

I always said I was going to buy one for one. But, sadly I've never hand got around to doing it. This pics might help me get off my tocus and find one.

Cheese

[Frank53]

Nice,

I always said I was going to buy one for one. But, sadly I've never hand got around to doing it. This pics might help me get off my tocus and find one.

Cheese

Cheese - this one needed a realtively minor repair, and was $91.00. AFter getting it fixed, it's got another 60 years of life in it. About $1.50 a year.

[underworld]

Nice pics! Good to know that you found the part that you need. Sometimes chasing down parts can be really tedious.

underworld