Lionel F3

[lionelsoni]

Four of the five postwar ATSF F3 sets had two motors.  If yours has motors with vertical shafts, its a 2383.  Here is its wiring diagram:  http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/cd/locos/loc2333a.pdf

Otherwise, it's a 2333, 2343, or 2353:  http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/cd/locos/loc2300a.pdf

[LILarry]

Hi Andy

Get a copy of Greenbergs repair and operating manual for lionel trains 1945-1969 seventh edition

It's all in there

Any good book store can order it for you or go to amazon.com

                                      Good Luck!

                                             Larry

[asch]

This is a post war version with two motors. I am at work today and do not have the engine number. it also has a matching dummy F3.

[phillyreading]

Andy,

Can you please post more info!! For somebody to help you we need more info! What is the number on the Lionel F-3 diesel? There are post war and MPC(mid-70's to 80's) Lionel F-3's and the wiring will be differant for differant year models. Also was it a single unit F-3 or an two unit like an A-B combo?

Lee F.

[asch]

One of my friends was recently given a set of Lionel F3's in Santa Fe colors and 3 silver post war passenger cars. they were pulled out of the trash after MANY years of sitting in an outside storage shed. Needless to say they are in rough condition. I was given the set to see if i can do anything with them to get them in running condition again. I took the cab off the powered unit and put it on my layout. The light worked fine and the e-unit seemed to function ok.The problem lies with the wiring. All the wires leading to both the truck mounted motors had disinagrated. I would like to re wire the unit and try to get it operating again. I am not looking to restore the engine or set for that mater, just get it working again. Can anyone on here please get me a wiring schematic for this unit so I can see if I can make it ride the rails once more?

 

Andy