Lionel Postwar 1666 2-6-2 Prarie Type

[kpolak]

I have a 1666 as well.  Great little engine, very easy to work on.

Try calling Jeff at the Train Tender.com www.ttender.com.  He'll know about the parts you need and give you a fair price to boot.

Kurt

[clevedale]

 Thanks! I am curious though, where did I go wrong?

• I went to Olsen's Library
• Enter the Library
• Lionel Postwar Locomotives
• 1666 2-6-2 prairie
• where I found a parts list. 

OOPS never mind I just read where it was a pre war holdover and I see the years in the docs. Thanks again.

[lionelsoni]

Here is the prewar 1666, but not in much detail:

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=798

[EIS2]

I have the 1666 and it is a very nice running engine.  CTT rated it in the 'BEST' column when they reviewed the best and worst of the Lionel postwar engines.

Earl

[clevedale]

 Anyone know if the diagrams for the 1666 would be in the CDs of the Lionel Train Service Manual 1902-86?

[clevedale]

 I wish it was a 2026  as there are no drawings for the 1666 that I see. If I have to I suppose I could break down and buy the drawings. I was looking for a free diagram of course...

[clevedale]

lionelsoni

Did the title of this topic always say "1666"?  How did I get to thinking it was about a 2026?

LOL,I am afraid it has always been 1666

[lionelsoni]

Did the title of this topic always say "1666"?  How did I get to thinking it was about a 2026?

[LL675]

the 1666 is a great engine, and very easy to work on. I bought one that had spent some time in a wet box, and was rusted pretty good, but the main parts were stil good. I got it running in a few hours. Olsen's is a great place for parts and info.

and welcome to the site!

[lionelsoni]

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/2026-48.htm

Your date may be a little off.  The 2-6-2 2026 was first made in 1948.  When looking for information or parts for this locomotive, be aware that Lionel made a somewhat different 2-6-4 with the same model number, starting in 1951.

[clevedale]

My uncle gave me his old train set. It is in bad shape. I really want to get it working because my Grandpa was like Dad to me bought for my uncle in 1946. I want to get the loco running and I maye even restore it?

Is there a place that I can see a parts drawing, diagram etc. so that I can figure out what parts that I need?

 

Thanks in advance.