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"O" gauge, 0-4-0 steamer

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Posted by mersenne6 on Friday, July 15, 2005 12:11 PM
A cast iron body and hook and loop couplers would rule out Lionel. Three likely candidates would be Ives, American Flyer, and Bing. If it isn't electric then it could be Hafner too. As was mentioned above, you will have to give us more details before anyone can offer any real suggestions in the way of helping you get your train up and running.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 15, 2005 11:13 AM
I definetly agree with Frank. Unless the engine has been completely smashed into millions of pieces, returning it to running condition shouldn't be a problem.
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Posted by dougdagrump on Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:01 PM
You said it right Frank.
To much dinner, can't spell.[:I]

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Posted by Frank53 on Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:59 PM
fix it or get it fixed. Nothing can go wrong with those old trains that can't be fixed. There's a lifetime of memories in that engine.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 14, 2005 8:58 PM
Did it look anything like this???

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Posted by lionelsoni on Thursday, July 14, 2005 8:10 PM
Can you tell us the brand and the cab number?

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"O" gauge, 0-4-0 steamer
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 14, 2005 7:54 PM
My dad has a set from his childhood, engine has died. Original cast iron model. Would like to find 0-4-0- steam engine to replace it. Anybody know a good place to start looking for one? Local shops don't seem interested in talking "O" gauge. His train uses the old metal hook and loop couplers.
Any help would be appreciated.

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