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Places to get parts?
Posted by Boyd on Friday, March 17, 2006 3:02 AM
Where do I go to get replacement Lionel parts? I need a replacement plastic truck frame for my NP 8679 GP20,,(powered truck).

Modeling the "Fargo Area Rapid Transit" in O scale 3 rail.

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Posted by yallaen on Friday, March 17, 2006 6:27 AM
Boyd..
Having just gotten back into the hobby, I've been wondering about this as well. I plan on buying items on Ebay and swapmeets and redoing them. Hence, I'm sure I'll need parts, etc. Have you ever read CTT? I just got one a couple days ago, and there are many advertisers that have replacement parts listed, many with internet sites.

I know www.trainrepairparts.com seems to be a good start. I've just started purusing the site. I have no ties or interests in this place other than my own research. Perhaps others will pipe in as well with their own favorite places...
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Posted by 1688torpedo on Friday, March 17, 2006 8:43 AM
Hello Boyd & Yellen! Here are some very good Parts sources & they all have websites also. Dr.Tinker's Toy Train Parts, The Train Tender, & George Tebolt. They have fast & friendly service. Plus, they should have the parts you're looking for. Take Care.
Keith Woodworth........Seat Belts save lives,Please drive safely.
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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, March 17, 2006 8:45 AM
Let's not forget Olsen's Toy Train Parts.

Jim

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 17, 2006 9:11 AM
Check out the "Library" at Olsens.(Click from the home page.) If you appreciate this wonderful resource give them some positive feedback on the link they provide; and/or buy some parts from them.

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/

Also take a look at Brasseur's:

http://www.traindoctor.com/Service/service.asp

Here is a link to a site which, although not updated in 5 years, contains a good deal of useful information, including a button that takes you to a list of sources of train repair parts:

http://www.napanet.net/~jlbaker/index1.htm#TRAIN%20REPAIR

Sometimes you can find a part simply by "Googling" it. Knowing the part number and name certainly helps, and this is where the Library at Olsen's can be a lifesaver. For example, when looking for a replacement "bulb" try "lamp," which is actually the correct term.

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Posted by Bob Keller on Friday, March 17, 2006 9:22 AM
Here's our list of parts retailers (we really do have a lot of info on line). We're in the process of updating it and we'll run a new listing later this year.

http://www.trains.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/000/718otaul.asp

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Posted by spankybird on Friday, March 17, 2006 9:41 AM
Warren Model trains is also a good source

http://www.wmtlionelparts.com

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Posted by andregg1 on Friday, March 17, 2006 12:28 PM
HI
www.ttender.com
Talk with Jeff Kane.
Andre.

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