Inherited Lionel 203

Parts and information here:

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/searchcd31.htm?itm=757

Also can talk to the traditional parts dealers such as Jeff Kane, Brassur, Hennings etc...

I think the part you are seeking is 2203T-13

give Tom a shout...he knows all about these switchers

https://ogrforum.com/member/mncw

Chuck Sartor at "only three rail" in Denver is a great source of parts and a real gentleman to work with.  He helped me with parts and instructions in the restoration of a 203.  I had never done anything like it before.  It turned out great.  I modernized mine with new tender trucks and front and rear knuckle couplers.

Joe Silien

I love the 203. It is at the top of my list as a favorite pre war locomotive. I had 2, but friends talked me into selling them. Even though it is not scale, it just looks right. 

It's the poor man's B6 with a spur motor, but still has the spoked wheels and linkage of the scale version. I think they're harder to find. I finally got mine a few years ago with the bell ringer tender and love it!

There was a guy who asked about the promised postwar version on Switcher Saturday awhile back and thought he may have had one. The photos he posted looked good to me. Whenever people say "it never happened", I think of the blue "Boy's Train".

Update:  After some much needed guidance and words of encouragement from MNCW, I removed the boiler and found a few wires that needed attention.

So now it will go in reverse, no problem.  Going forward requires much more throttle to get it to move.  What should I be looking for at this point?  Does it just need cleaned and lubricated or is there something else I should be searching for?

Thanks guys!  I appreciate the help!

Dave

clean and lubed is a good start