I have a 224 coming and I have at least one other (both prewar ) but they are real nice engines .Nice video .I have been heasatent to take them apart .
Hi David...Sorry for the late response...If you ever need help drop me a line but don't be afraid to work on the 224. In a few of my videos I suggest how to keep the parts organized as you remove them. Also get a Lionel repair book. I have one that was published by K-Line many years ago and I still use it many times a week. I think I am going to make a video on tools, books, cleaning products, lube products, etc. I get many questions on these subjects. Thanks for you comments.
As soon as the war ended Lionel rushed to get one train set out for Christmas and the 224 was the loco chosen for the set.As you can imagine demand was high,supply scarce and sold out in one day.Many disappointed boys that year,including me.
Andy, I successfully rebuilt the Eunit on a 224, using your videos as my guide. It was my first attempt at train repair. Did it for my grandson. After completion we ran it for about 15 minutes on a small oval track layout. Suddenly it died and I thought a wire must’ve come loose, but that was not the case. I disassembled it and checked it and it looked good. Finally, I went back to the track checked it for connectivity and it was good. Lo and behold it was the transformer, which was dead as a door nail. I’ve ordered a new one, but I am still curious why it died. Do you have any clues? I can’t imagine that it was overloaded but anything is possible I suppose. I’m stumped on this and chalking it up to bad luck.In any case, your videos are spectacular and I thank you again for doing them.
Hi Richard, I am sorry I took so long to respond. I have had 2 deaths in the family and some health issues of my own. But in answer to your question, please tell me what transformer you were using? If it was the Lionel modern 80W then that transformer has a very low tolerance for overload. But it is fixable. If it was any of the postwar transformers then it is most likely something that was ready to go no matter what you were running. Also very very fixable. Please let me know. Remember - keep em on the track! Thanks Andy
I’ve recently decided to take my 224E out of a box where it has sat since 1982 when my great great uncle died who left this for me. Iys got a coal cart connected but it appears he built something out of wood to create space between the bottom of the coal cart and the trucks. I was wondering if you knew of a place where I could send pictures and get advice on how to address this? If not, is there a way to send you a couple pics to peruse and provide advice? Time is valuable and I would be willing to compensaste you for any of yours. Thank you for any consideration.
Thank you for posting sir.
You're welcome
I have a 224 coming and I have at least one other (both prewar ) but they are real nice engines .Nice video .I have been heasatent to take them apart .
Hi David...Sorry for the late response...If you ever need help drop me a line but don't be afraid to work on the 224. In a few of my videos I suggest how to keep the parts organized as you remove them. Also get a Lionel repair book. I have one that was published by K-Line many years ago and I still use it many times a week. I think I am going to make a video on tools, books, cleaning products, lube products, etc. I get many questions on these subjects. Thanks for you comments.
As soon as the war ended Lionel rushed to get one train set out for Christmas and the 224 was the loco chosen for the set.As you can imagine demand was high,supply scarce and sold out in one day.Many disappointed boys that year,including me.
Liked the video, but wish he had close ups.
Hi Andrew I agree with you. I plan to do a better job with close ups and editing. Thank for your feedback.
Andy, I successfully rebuilt the Eunit on a 224, using your videos as my guide. It was my first attempt at train repair. Did it for my grandson. After completion we ran it for about 15 minutes on a small oval track layout. Suddenly it died and I thought a wire must’ve come loose, but that was not the case. I disassembled it and checked it and it looked good. Finally, I went back to the track checked it for connectivity and it was good. Lo and behold it was the transformer, which was dead as a door nail. I’ve ordered a new one, but I am still curious why it died. Do you have any clues? I can’t imagine that it was overloaded but anything is possible I suppose. I’m stumped on this and chalking it up to bad luck.In any case, your videos are spectacular and I thank you again for doing them.
Hi Richard, I am sorry I took so long to respond. I have had 2 deaths in the family and some health issues of my own. But in answer to your question, please tell me what transformer you were using? If it was the Lionel modern 80W then that transformer has a very low tolerance for overload. But it is fixable. If it was any of the postwar transformers then it is most likely something that was ready to go no matter what you were running. Also very very fixable. Please let me know. Remember - keep em on the track! Thanks Andy
I have the same, was my Dad`s.
I’ve recently decided to take my 224E out of a box where it has sat since 1982 when my great great uncle died who left this for me.
Iys got a coal cart connected but it appears he built something out of wood to create space between the bottom of the coal cart and the trucks. I was wondering if you knew of a place where I could send pictures and get advice on how to address this? If not, is there a way to send you a couple pics to peruse and provide advice?
Time is valuable and I would be willing to compensaste you for any of yours. Thank you for any consideration.
Unnecessary work