3 Beat Up Postwar Sets to Refurbish

Set 1....1451WS from 1949....

I already have acquired a new pilot for the 2026 at York.

The caboose is probably just for parts....I will need a new shell. The other cars should clean up.

Peter

Have fun.  This might clear your calendar for next winter.

Alan

Set 2....1525 from 1955.....

The engine and Baby Ruth car should clean up fine.....the log flat will be a challenge...the 6017 will need to be replaced.

The switcher is in pretty decent-looking shape.

Peter

Last is a Promotional Set from 1960....either X-541 or X-829.....the difference would be which Plasticville Set was packaged with them...a Freight Yard Set or a Farm Set.

This is a picture of the X-829....

I will be sure to be calling on the group for "restoration tips" when the time comes.

Peter

I always love a fun project and these sets look like prime material! Enjoy reviving those gems. 

Peter, what a score! You have GOT to make sure to show us your progress...

Mike 

Nifty!  Have fun with the refurbishing!   

Mitch

very nice! those caboose roofs can be fixed, and I usually paint it to help cover the repair.

Fun !!

And the trains said:  Hey Doc, we know you do a great job fixing people, so can you lend us a hand?  We've heard there's magic in that bow tie!

Lou N

Neat project, Peter! Keep us inundated with pics as they clean up and are returned to former glory! 

Putnam Division posted:

I mentioned this a few weeks ago nurse fried at my major hospital was cleaning out her garage and borough in a few boxes of old trains for me to have.....

I enjoy putting together these old sets making them as functional as they can be.

I will have plenty of work to do......only a few can be classified as better than fair....most are poor or worse. It will be a challenge.

I think I have 3 sets......

Peter

What's a nurse fried?

Peter,

If you have old track, maybe some of your club friends can cooperatively make 3 sets for a child in need for the holiday season, as a community outreach through Catholic, Lutheran Services or the Toys for Tots program or like?

Ron

Neat projects.  I enjoy seeing sets come back together (or stay together) as so many sets are broken apart for separate sales.  Most look like they will shine right up! 

GG1 2340 posted:

Putnam Division posted:

I mentioned this a few weeks ago nurse fried at my major hospital was cleaning out her garage and borough in a few boxes of old trains for me to have.....

I enjoy putting together these old sets making them as functional as they can be.

I will have plenty of work to do......only a few can be classified as better than fair....most are poor or worse. It will be a challenge.

I think I have 3 sets......

Peter

What's a nurse fried?

I think he meant nurse Friend, but it was just a typo.

GG1 2340 posted:

Putnam Division posted:

I mentioned this a few weeks ago nurse fried at my major hospital was cleaning out her garage and borough in a few boxes of old trains for me to have.....

 

I enjoy putting together these old sets making them as functional as they can be.

I will have plenty of work to do......only a few can be classified as better than fair....most are poor or worse. It will be a challenge.

I think I have 3 sets......

Peter

What's a nurse fried?

A friend of mine at the hospital who is a nurse.....

Peter

Peter, sorry that typo confused me. 

Nice score, Peter.

I'm going to have to start following you around !