I'm thinking of using S&W Parts Supply for restoring my post war Lionel 682 steam engine. They are located in Niskayuna New York. I would appreciate any info that you might have about them or anybody else you might recommend.
Fred
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Bill has a good reputation. He has an old Lionel Service Station. When you talk about restoration, are you talking about paint and lettering? I would not have thought of Bill first, but he may also do this work.
I was talking mostly about repair work. Can you give my any information about that?
And thanks very much for your reply.
never have delt with S&W...never heard any bad about them. Jeff Kane is great.
Fred...also try "The Train Tender"......i have used him many times.....
third.....use Jeff at the train tender.....he is very good with parts...
I recommend Bill only on his reputation, which is good. I do all my own repairs so I have never used a repair shop. Jeff also has a good reputation, however, I think he is primarily in the parts business now. I think his repairs are pretty limited. I have spent a lot of time on the phone with Jeff, mostly in the middle of the night. He has been a big help with lots of good advice over the years
Jeff Kane does not do repairs any more from my understanding with talking with him. He has given me a name for a repair guy in Baltimore area. He sells parts and will help you verbally over the phone on how to fix it or what it takes to fix it.
