can someone help a newbie?

Well, lionel part # 6-19192 (it is usually preceded by the six) is currently listed as a three-car fright car set.

 

Are you talking about this locomotive?  It was used in many, many sets and has a long and noble history in the hobby.

 

http://www.postwarlionel.com/c...in/postwar?ITEM=1060

 

thx lee. 

 

i purchased more track and i'm building my table top.

 

where would be a good place to buy more cars that match the set?

i guess ebay????

Mrvinny.

 

You have found the place to answer just about any question regarding O Gauge trains. May I suggest you look at the For Sale category on this forum. At the top of the page go to Forum List, then Trains for Sale. Buy the cars that appeal to you, they don't have to be something that matches that exact set (unless of course that is what you are going for).

 

With a little patience you will get anything you want at better prices than the other place you referenced.

 

In addition, the forum sponsors are your first place to visit to buy trains at competitive prices and more important - excellent service.

 

Have fun and welcome to the forum.

 

Paul

This is a great place to buy, just look in the "for sale" part of the forum.

 

Brent

Welcome to the Forum.

mrvinny,
Yes you are in the right place.  Ask any question you have.  Be on the lookout for train shows in your area.  You can find any vintage of trains at them.  I would recommend not spending too much money until you learn more about the hobby and what appeLs to you.  However don't worry, you can always sell something to one of the honest folds here.  Case in point, I bought a steam locomotive here last yeR and love it.However while it negotiated my rather sharp curves fine, it just looked too big in my small space.  I just sold it a month ago and today picked up a smaller steamer from a local forum member.  All three deals were within about $25 of each.  I had fun with it, got to know 3 forum members better, and I have a new to me loco that has more detail than the first.  That's over a half dozen wins!!

Here is a reference to a sold 19192 set- original track is 027- lower height than O track

 

Did it still have the rocket car?

 

You can learn about the cars here search by type and number.

 

The engine will need some lubing and a bulb. No smoke. it only moves forward.

no rocket car.  that should be will be my 1st car purchase if it completes the set.

 

but i did get a caboose with no number on it.

 

where would i get the proper bulb ( 2nd purchase )???

 

how do you replace the bulb?

Learn to be patient about your acquisitions. If what you want doesn't show up, or you lost the opportunity to buy it, rest assured.  It will come back again.

Alan