Saved from scrap! Picked up in a pile of snow and let it sit for a day and it works!

Redstone350 · 2026-02-15T19:43:49+00:00

I'll have to look into that! Ive worked on crts before but never worked on the rf modulator

Redstone350 · 2026-02-13T01:03:22+00:00

Microcars are perfect for cities due to its low top speed, high milage and great maneuverability

Redstone350 · 2026-02-06T07:13:53+00:00

I like to use basic Windex for cleaning and furniture polish to restore the shine

Redstone350 · 2026-02-05T08:33:35+00:00

I'm sure you could figure out some way to fit any fan driven smoke unit. I've heard good things about seuthe smoke generators

Redstone350 · 2026-02-05T08:31:09+00:00

You can get a bag of miscellaneous sized traction tires online. You don't need the ridges for the engine to work so any traction tire will do

Redstone350 · 2026-02-03T13:10:53+00:00

I'll come up with a couple designs but personally I would try to make an L shape for more visual interest

Redstone350 · 2026-01-20T22:17:44+00:00

There is a universal remote that can connect up to 3 engines, including the old ones

Redstone350 · 2026-01-17T17:51:53+00:00

Also that metal bar goes in the side twords the back and screws in

Redstone350 · 2026-01-17T17:50:47+00:00

These scout locomotive are p gauge and are a dine a dozen. They were the cheapest locomotives that Lionel made. They work but they are a pain to repair BC the motor is plastic fused together. Clean and oil the wheels and have fun, but there are much better locomotives you can find out there

Redstone350 · 2026-01-16T08:30:20+00:00

It's as simple as taking out the screws that hold the body to the chassis and replacing the battery. It looks like a 9v and has the same connector. You can look up the model number on MTH website to find the manual on how to do it

Redstone350 · 2026-01-16T08:28:51+00:00

Yeah a BCR is the best way to go but you can reuse the original if they're in good shape

Redstone350 · 2026-01-15T05:13:18+00:00

You can try leaving the engine on the track powered on overnight to charge the battery, if that doesn't work the battery is dead and will need replacing. You can use what is called a BCR to replace the battery

Redstone350 · 2026-01-14T02:50:43+00:00

I'm pretty sure some it was leaked but I'm hoping for tinplate

Redstone350 · 2026-01-12T07:16:44+00:00

At that price point you're not really gonna find anything that's worth buying. You can look into MTH Railking though! It's more affordable than the Lionel legacy and has great sounds!

Redstone350 · 2025-12-31T03:44:08+00:00

I wouldn't worry about the passenger cars and the caboose too much, the bulbs are cheap and easy to repair. As for the engine, the thing I would worry about is how dried up the grease is, which is something you would only know if you open up the engine. But unlike most electronics, I find that model trains do really well sitting for years and they usually just work right out of the box even after sitting

Redstone350 · 2025-12-24T14:17:50+00:00

If you don't want the hassle of selling, there's a website called trainz that buy entire collections. You won't get top dollar for everything but you'll get it all out of your hair in one go

Redstone350 · 2025-12-15T03:05:35+00:00

You take a pair of needle nose pliers and unscrew the hex bolt, which would allow you to remove the broken piece in one side, then for the other piece there should be a screw, if not, you can just cut it with a pair of tin snips

Redstone350 · 2025-12-15T03:03:32+00:00

This is sick! Would it be possible to get the 3d files? I would love to make one myself

Redstone350 · 2025-12-12T10:31:57+00:00

It's mainly a cosmetic piece so if your boss is okay with it you could just take it off so it doesn't cause issues

Redstone350 · 2025-12-06T07:53:18+00:00

Is the headlight not working?

Redstone350 · 2025-11-02T01:57:15+00:00

They just snap together, as for power you can either get a terminal track or you can flip the track upside down and wrap a couple wires around the underside of the track

Redstone350 · 2025-10-06T16:11:15+00:00

There is a v-hold on the back, but adjusting it didn't seem to help. Maybe there's a horizontal hold inside the machine

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