This old train set I remember running on a 4’X8’ train table in my basement when I was a kid back in 1993. After my dad passed in 2018 I acquired this set along with the Crescent Limited but the engine was apart and damaged. I really considered throwing out the engine or selling the set to a store. My curiosity got to me thinking “can I fix this?” Some mentioned a cleaning / lube and look for original paint and markings. A closer look and researched revealed this is a 1957 Lionel postwar Alco 200A locomotive and freight set (# 275?). Now that I got my answer, I will attempt to restore the Alco with new parts and new paint job.
REFERENCE VIDEO FOR RESTORATION
Restored the frame here using Birchwood Casey Super Blue (gun bluing)
• Frame Restoration 1957...
Copyright free music provided by Sound Center, Audio Library and Oak Studios.
I do not own any of the music provided.
Music: Acoustic Guitar Background Music
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Music: Easy Day by Kevin MacLeod
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Music: Summer - Happy Folk Guitar Music
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MATERIALS AND TOOLS USED:
EASY OFF Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner - Walmart / Shop Rite
0000 / Assorted Steel Wool - Walmart / Home Depot / Lowes (paint aisle)
Wheel Puller - www.timkorepairdepot.com
LCHEAR Makeup Tool Acne Needle kit - Dollar Store
Micro Mark Same Stuff Plastic Welder or Similar - Your local hobby store / Amazon
WD- 40 and Sandpaper (220 / 330 grits) - Walmart / Home Depot / Lowes
BLASTER Engine Degreaser - Home Depot / Lowes / Auto Store
CRC Electronic Cleaner - Home Depot / Lowes
Rustoleum Clear Coat
BOOKS:
J.L. Cowen’s Postwar Trains Reference Manual 1 - www. trainrefs.com
Greenberg’s Repair and Operating Manual ISBN# 0442213638
AMAZON PURCHASES:
J-B Weld Plastic Bonder
Testers Spray Paints
Heat Shrink Tube Kit
Soldering Gun / Solder
INOX MX3
4-40 Screw Assortment set
22AWG Hook Up Wire
Sipco Megohmeter
ALCO LOCOMOTIVE PARTS:
eBay
www.trainz.com
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