Info on a lionel 628 44 tonner

[Locomotive681]

If any one has one of these just got a nice one on ebay for 53 bucks mint shape.havent gotten it yet wanted to know how many cars and how it performs.
Thanks Locomotive681

[1688torpedo]

Hello Locomotive681! $53.00 sounds too low for a engine like that in mint shape.Hope the seller is a honest person. Most of those engines have cracks around the screw holes from the assembly workers tightning them too much. Other than that. it should run fine for you as long as the Motor is clean & the grease & oil are fresh. It should pull at least 6-7 freight cars easily. More than that if they have Fast Angle Wheels on them. Let us know how everything works out for you here as I'm very skeptical about the price. Take Care.

[msacco]

they are very common but that does sound too low. I would say at least double that for an excellent condition one, and that's stretching it a bit.

Mike S.

[Locomotive681]

Thanks for consern guys I have gotton it today and it pulls very strong I have pulling 9 Modern cars Plus on linel 3472 milk car.The screw hole has no crakes at all.Worth 53.00
or more.
Loco681

[1688torpedo]

Hello 681! Wow. Did you ever get lucky with your purchase. To put it in perspective; A Mechanical Reverse unit for a engine such as yours is around $35.00 at most parts places which is about 2/3rds of the purchase price of your 44 Tonner. Whoever sold it to you must not have been a fan of that style of engine. Sounds like you're happy with it. That's all that matters. Take Care.[:)]