Little Joe underfloor gas tank

Justtrains.com

Huh?

Here it is and they're giving them away

http://store.justtrains.com/Li...uel-Tank_p_1045.html

I try Jeff Kane at the train tender first

Here's another one

http://www.eastcoasttrainparts.com/parts2.htm

What type of gas or fuel would have been carried under an electric locomotive?

Only diesel. Never gasoline. Because of the volatility. I can't imagine why, but if they did it would be diesel. In generator diesel produces insignificant amounts of deadly carbon monoxide, in comparison to gas. That is why diesel is preferred in motor home generators.

The correct fuel tank for an 8551 little joe does carry the part number 2350-35, but it is not the same as a Postwar 2350-35 tank. The original was cast metal and had a battery door.
The modern era one is cast in plastic and does not have an opening for a battery.

I suspect that the ones linked above are metal for postwar.

In my experience, modern era fuel tanks of any kind are somewhat hard to come by. I checked two of my favorite parts dealers, neither had it.

Thanks for the info.

By the way, when you find a tank, be certain to check the mounting posts.
Most of the early modern era tanks I've seen and needed have long posts molded as part of the casting. The posts go through holes in the frame, and are mushroomed on the end by melting.
Most of the tanks I've seen as parts have the posts broken off. Nothing left to stick through the holes and mushroom.

Looks like I'm gonna have to put the old one back on and find either glue or really small screws to hold it in place.  Or possibly use a glue gun to melt the ends?? 

Looks like I'm gonna have to put the old one back on and find either glue or really small screws to hold it in place.  Or possibly use a glue gun to melt the ends?? 

Weller makes (or made) a smoothing tip for their 8200 soldering gun. I use one to melt various plastic posts.
I keep a clean (untinned) screwdriver copper soldering tip for heating up drive pins for easy removal.
I think a clean (untinned) pencil shaped soldiering tip might work.

I think hot glue might be a good choice. Haven't tried it.

Tommy posted:

Only diesel. Never gasoline. Because of the volatility. I can't imagine why, but if they did it would be diesel. In generator diesel produces insignificant amounts of deadly carbon monoxide, in comparison to gas. That is why diesel is preferred in motor home generators.

The EP5 (what Lionel erroneously called a "Little Joe") carried 500 gallons of fuel and 1800 gallons of water for the steam heat boiler.

Rusty

I have a brand new plastic underframe in stock. Email in profile if interested.

I just screwed mine back on. You can't see the screws once it's on.

Chuck-can you send me pics to make sure it's the right piece-top and bottom?

Parkerh138@aol.com 

here you go.

That's it but last night took the loco to the basement-removed the shell and used my soldering gun to heat the plastic knobs and so far they are holding-will keep you in mind if it don't hold.