Postwar 0-27 Lionel Questions. Can anybody answer these????

[Anonymous]

Hi Guys,

I would like to start collecting only postwar. When looking into these, I have developed a fondness for Postwar 0-27 made from 1946 -1966.

But, I have some questions. There is an O gauge locomotive I really Like. Its the Norfolk and Western 746 J. I heard rumors of an 0-27version of it in thye early 60s before its cancilation to boost its popularity. Was it really offerd in
0-27.

Also, will the O gauge models (not 0-27 but 0) fit on 0-27 diameter curves. I know all O gauge and 0-27 are compatible, but I have seen the layouts where they are have 0-31 curves and O gauge track.

Are there any Postwar 0-27 peices you recommend. I have a welpaying job, besides helping my dad with Cinderella and Klondike Katie at Dollywood, so I will be able to buy a few ) gauge peices and peice someO gauge sets togeather one at a time.

Going to 0-27 has been good for me. There are great desils, steamers, and rolling stock, and some ) gauge peices I want were also made in 0-27.

But, do you think collecting these trains is a wise decision? Was there ever an 0-27 Norfolk and Western J, and will O gauge peices such as F#s and Aluminum streamliners fit on 0-27 curves?

[lionelsoni]

Vertical-motor F3s will work. Extruded-aluminum cars will not, unless you cut off the skirts between the trucks.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by lionelsoni

Vertical-motor F3s will work. Extruded-aluminum cars will not, unless you cut off the skirts between the trucks.

As Angelina Jolie said in Girl Interrupted upon being told the location of her aorta, "Good to know."

[ben10ben]

Keep in mind that with most pieces, the biggest limitation with running on O27 is the switches. Your best bet really is to use K-line switches with the low profile motor housing, and you'll be fine.

Very few things that require O31 can not run on O27. 4" in diameter really doesn't make all that much of a difference. The only things I would stay clear of are newer scale diesels and scale cars.

[ben10ben]

By the way, generally speaking, in post war times, there was no difference between an O27 version and an O gauge version of something as far as size. Some, such as the General, varied in features, but all were built on the same frame with the same body. Just look at the 675/2025, or the 671/2020.

[Anonymous]

Ok,

I'll be on the lookout for that. Well, I have decided to use O gauge tubular track and Lionel 0-22 and 0-31 switches. This is because of my LTI Wabash locomotive and the Dining Car, Caoch, and Observation car that I have.

Besides, on my old 4x8, I had O gauge track, so to save money, thats another reason why I'm going with that.

[Anonymous]

Hi Nick [:)]

Glad to see your doing well.

[Anonymous]

Lionel never made an 027 version of the 746 N&W locomotive. What I think you may be referring to is the separate sale 746 engine & tender in the 1960 Lionel catalog. This locomotive was cataloged in the 027set section along with some other seperate sale items in 1960.

However from 1957 through 1959, the 746 was cataloged only in the Super O section in several different sets. It is believed that due to poor sales, the left over 746's were offered as separate sale pieces in 1960. It's hard to believe that there was a time when these engines didn't sell very well, but that was a time when steam was all but dead and diesels were taking over.

[Anonymous]

Hey Guys,


Who is this Nick? Why is everybody calling me that?

Oh, by the way, I sold my Wabash Passenger Train, as when I retrived it finally from the basement, it was busted, had water damage, and didn't run. I thought of having it fixed, but decided to sell it for my collection.

Thanks Guys.

[Jumijo]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Toy Train Teen

Hey Guys,


Who is this Nick? Why is everybody calling me that?

Oh, by the way, I sold my Wabash Passenger Train, as when I retrived it finally from the basement, it was busted, had water damage, and didn't run. I thought of having it fixed, but decided to sell it for my collection.

Thanks Guys.

You sold a train with that many problems in one day?!!!! Wow! I'd like to know how you did that.

[underworld]

Keep checking eBay and flea markets in Pigeon Forge area.

underworld

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[Anonymous]

No,

I sold it to a man from Gatlinburg. He was interested 2 days ago, so I retrieved them yesterday, and gave them to him today.

He must have been an idiot because he paid me $750. Oh, well. As much as I like to deal farily, I was clealy benfiting from this, so I said nothing.