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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 9:47 PM
I have a 3250 and a 3252 which are both dark (forest?)
green with black frames. The paint is original on both.
Hope this helps.
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Posted by nitroboy on Sunday, April 11, 2004 12:10 PM
Thanks for the info Sask_Tinplater.

Dave
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:31 AM
An excellent Ives website is that of the Ives Train Society: http://members.aol.com/ivesboy/ . They have a section on the 3243 locomotive: http://members.aol.com/ivesboy/l3243.html . They could probably give you any information that you need if you e-mail them.
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Posted by Dr.Fu-Manchu on Saturday, April 10, 2004 2:11 AM
The[}:)] Doctor is in! I was looking at a book in my libraray and it said that the loco in
question was one of three colors: Green, Orange or Light Brown. It was made in 1925
to 1927. Hope this helps, the photo was B/W and the frame was darker than the body.
Good Luck in your restoring the loco!

Till My next missive, I Remain The Humble, Yet [}:)] Doctor!!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 9, 2004 11:50 PM
there is an ives set on ebay that has a 3253 engine. Search for "ives 3253" (make sure and click "search title and description) and you will find it...a very poor picture unfortunately but maybe you could email the guys and have them send some better pictures:)
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Posted by nitroboy on Friday, April 9, 2004 9:40 PM
I have come across an Ives number 3253 that has been through very rough times (fire and water damage). I would like to restore this item but I am having a hard time finding pictures of one. It looks like it was originally dark green with a maroon frame. If anyone know of a good Ives website or has a picture of this paticular item, please let me know. Thanks!!!

Dave
Dave Check out my web page www.dmmrailroad.com TCA # 03-55763 & OTTS Member Donate to the Mid-Ohio Marine Foundation at www.momf.org Factory Trained Lionel Service Technician

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