FINISHED Lionel 624 C&O Switcher Needs Serious Help

[rtraincollector]

green97probe

Roger,

               The body is molded from gray plastic.  I found that out during wetsanding.

Well Jim it looks like you found the only option to getting rid of the ugly paint and that is to lightly wet sand and do a complete repaint job but with what I've seen of your talent i'm sure its going to be an excellant job when you finish.

[Train-O]

Jim,

Unless, you already have a parts dealer in mind, I use "The Train Tender" of Jeff Kane, here in N.Y.

http://www.ttender.com/

Santa Fe:  http://www.postwarlionel.com/cgi-bin/postwar?ITEM=622Good luck,

Ralph

[Anonymous]

Roger,

               The body is molded from gray plastic.  I found that out during wetsanding.

[TRAINCAT]

Was the body molded in blue or painted? if its painted there are not many options for getting rid of the ugly painted places.

 

Roger

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

Jim, you certainly have a task ahead of you.  It will be interesting to get status reports from you as you accomplish each stage.  I wish you good luck.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Anonymous]

Ralph,

               Thanks.  I was able to remove the marker lights, and I have them soaking in rubbing alcohol to hopefully remove the paint. 

As for the paint on the shell, I got some of the yellow off the roof.  I tried soap and water first, which did nothing.  After reading Ray L. Plummer's article about a 6220 with bronze paint on the shell in the Dec. 1997 CTT, I gave WD40 and a toothbrush a try.  Didn't work in this case.  So, I tried wetsanding with 400 grit and soapy water.  It worked, although a bit too well in some spots.  I am leaning towards stripping everything and restoring this as a 623 Santa Fe. 

Here is a list of what else is needed at the moment:

1. Internals are filthy and need cleaned.

2. Except for the three wires connecting the motor and eunit, all wiring needs replaced.

3. Eunit drum has a pin sheared off and needs replaced.

4. One of the screws for the motor truck bracket is missing.

5.  The collector assembly on the front truck needs replaced/rebuilt due to the missing slider shoe and rusty collector arms along with worn rollers.

[Train-O]

jim,

I don't have any solution(s) for you, but here's a photo for comparison:

http://www.postwarlionel.com/cgi-bin/postwar?ITEM=624

By the way, the person who put those front classification lights on don't know 'Port' - Left/Red,' from 'Starboard' - Right/Green.'
Then, again, both lamps should be of the same color, not different of each other. 

Good luck and take care,

Ralph

[Anonymous]

I just recently purchased this 624, and it needs a lot of work.

The first thing I want to tackle is the yellow, red, and green paint that has been slopped on the body and frame.  It looks to have been done with a brush.  I'd like to leave the underlying original paint intact if possible, although I'll do a restoration if needed.  Anyone have any ideas?