Places to get parts?

andregg1

Member since
August 2003
From: Delray Beach, FL
311 posts

Posted by andregg1 on Friday, March 17, 2006 12:28 PM

HI
www.ttender.com
Talk with Jeff Kane.
Andre.

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spankybird

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April 2003
From: Willoughby, Ohio
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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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Bob Keller

Member since
July 2003
From: Wisconsin
2,877 posts

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

Bob Keller

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Anonymous

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April 2003
305,205 posts

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.

wolverine49

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Jumijo

Member since
January 2005
From: New England
6,241 posts

Posted by Jumijo on Friday, March 17, 2006 8:45 AM

Let's not forget Olsen's Toy Train Parts.

Jim

Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale

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1688torpedo

Member since
October 2004
From: 15 mi east of Cleveland
2,072 posts

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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yallaen

Member since
March 2006
From: Troy, IL
157 posts

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...