Frequently the trucks (the wheel/coupler assembly that sits under train cars) come unattached. Lionel trains from the 1970s and first half of the 1980s are especially prone to this, though other makes of trains aren’t immune either. And sometimes you just want to change the trucks–some Lionel and Marx O27 cars are just the right [...]
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How to attach trucks to Lionel train cars with screws
Posted by Dave Farquhar on December 10, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/12/how-to-attach-trucks-to-lionel-train-cars-with-screws/
Marx trains and Lionel 1121 switches
There is some unfortunate misinformation circulating on various train forums. I first read this misinformation in the outstanding book by Peter Riddle, Trains from Grandfather’s Attic, published in 1991. As Classic Toy Trains editor Bob Keller noted while we were finishing up my article late last year, incorrect information in print lasts a long time. [...]
Posted by Dave Farquhar on March 10, 2012
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/03/marx-trains-and-lionel-1121-switches/
Installing trucks on junker train cars
Sometimes a train car breaks, and sometimes you get a good deal on a train car that’s missing its running gear. Whatever the reason, sooner or later most hobbyists find themselves needing to attach trucks to the underside of their train cars, and if they’re like me, they soon find that using a regular nut [...]
Posted by Dave Farquhar on February 23, 2011
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2011/02/installing-trucks-on-junker-train-cars/
Making your own Lionel Fastrack terminal sections
It’s Friday. Time for some fun. Let’s talk about wiring tricks for Lionel Fastrack. It’s a good idea to run wires to your track every so often. The rules vary. I’ve heard every 3 track joints, starting over after each switch. I’ve also heard every 3-4 feet. Regardless of who you believe, the single drop [...]
Posted by Dave Farquhar on November 19, 2010
http://dfarq.homeip.net/2010/11/making-your-own-lionel-fastrack-terminal-sections/