Lionel 2020 Steam Turbine as parts wanted

early or late 2020

I may have nos

This is my best guess................  would not hold anyone responsible for me being wrong.

Variation C: Has an on-board directional unit whose lever protrudes though the top of the boiler and a single worm drive motor that is labeled "LIONEL PRECISION MOTOR" that no longer has the jacks. The Keystone is a RED numbered "6200" decal on the front of the locomotive, and the No. 2020W tender has a whistle that has a plastic housing, and came with all of the railings that were on the previous issues. (1947)

Directional lever is on top. Motor says Precision Motor. Red and Gold 6200 Keystone. The tender could be wrong but does have metal grab rails on top, is plastic.

The Lionel turbines were made with several different drive wheels.
A nice, sharp close-up picture will help you get the correct part.

Based on your description we can only rule out a 1946 model 2020.  As C.W. implied, the key question is does the wheel(s) you are trying to replace have "tires" or not?  In 1947 all 8 drivers had tires.  In 1948 only the front and back drivers had tires and in 1949 none of the drivers had tires.

Bill

I am not an expert on turbine wheels. I think there are differences in the height of the counterweight and the configuration of the hole for the side rod screw too. Didn't some have blackened tires?

I think it's also a good idea to consider that the turbine is over 65 years old and may have had parts replaced.
For example, one could put any body on a 1946 chassis, there wouldn't be an e-unit lever sticking out of the slot, but it would fit and the engine would work fine.  

when you say worn, just what do you mean? If it is just loos on the axle, LocTite (I've used super glue) will hold it on. 

Jeff Kane can help you with parts.

http://www.ttender.com/

These should help. The wheel nearest the cab has JB Weld in the center filling in around the axle. That's what I was concerned about wearing out eventually. Also there are no traction tires.

what was meant was not traction tires (rubber like the modern trains), but the thin silver tire on your wheels. Some Turbines had the nickel tires, later had black, and IIRC some had no tire. Give The Train Tender a call, he'll take care of you and have your parts in the mail before you get off the phone!

To replace the wheel repaired with JB weld, you would also have to remove the blind driver next to it.
The wheels are best removed with a wheel puller, and installed with the proper wheel cups mounted in an arbor press.
Otherwise, if the engine is running OK, and not wobbling too much, I would suggest leaving it alone.

Lionel did not use traction tires until the early 1960's.
Your wheels are nickel rim. I think they have the low counterweights, I'd have to go look at some other wheels to tell for certain.

what i would do is replace the rear axle and wheel.  i can do this for you call me at 440-943-4482

Exactly. I'll give a call next week.

Thank you very much,

Randy