My "New" 253

[Anonymous]

 

One of my favorite lionel prewar tinplate. 

[Jumijo]

I think it looks aweful and you should sell it to me!

No really that is a wonderful job!  Can't wait for my 1688E...

I'm getting one of those 1688s too, Brent. All restored and junk!

Jim 

[Anonymous]

I think it looks aweful and you should sell it to me!

No really that is a wonderful job!  Can't wait for my 1688E...

[mitchelr]

What a great restoration.  I love that old pre-war stuff.

Mitch 

[Jumijo]

That loco has held up better than me and I'm only 56.

                                                               Ed

                          

With a little new paint and a good polishing, you'll look better too, Ed! 

Jim 

[otftch]

That loco has held up better than me and I'm only 56.

                                                               Ed

                          

[prewardude]

Very, very nice! Congrats!

 - Clint

[Jumijo]

What a great resto! Now your 253 is ready for another 80 years. Ray does very nice work!

Jim 

[phillyreading]

Looks like an excellant restoration job, very close to new condition.

Lee F.

[envfocus]

I just had a Lionel prewar 253 locomotive restored by Ray Sorensen and felt I had to share the results.  I found the original engine at a garage sale for $20!  The shell had been poorly repainted and missing several brass accessories, but the engine ran strong and the original spoked wheels were sound.  Some of the original dark green paint was still visible on the interior, so I asked Ray to match the original dark green color and brass inserts.  I feel he did a marvelous job.