Antique Lionel Repairs

[watemple]

Hi all.

I've been slowly uncovering many O gauge and tinplate rolling stock from my father and grandfather. I found a Lionel C&O 4-4-2 #8142 and the wheels like to come off of it since it has been in the attic for about ten years. I can tell it wants to run but the valve gear and loose wheels lock together and keep it from moving. How can I repair it?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cascaderailroad]

Post some photos of them here.

Most are probably worth very little, although others may be worth quite allot.

Some good hobby shops can rebuild them.

 

[whitepass]

The 4-4-2 would cost more to fix than it can ever be worth. I have an old book that list it at $50 to $10 and a N&W J 4-8-4 at $225 max.

 

[PBY357]

Let us know if you find a grey 700e. But in all seriousness just take it to your local hobby/train shop and somebody should be able to fix it for you.

 

[JCitron]

It maybe worth getting them fixed even for sentimental reasons. Let us know how you make out with them.

John