I have two tinplate locomotives my father left me. I am missing the white ( I think) metal mini flags that are inserted on each side of boiler. Does anyone know where I can locate these as replacements. I send inquiry to MTH but have not heard back. would be interested in getting two or three sets.
Appreciate help.
Al B
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The Train Tender and others carry them, but they would need to know what engine they are for.
Steve
Forum sponsor Hennings trains has flags and other parts. First place I go if I'm looking for something.
Thanks guys, Ill start there. Al B
I just got two sets from Hennings Trains. Super quick shipping and good service. Great forum sponsor.
my christmas gift - 269E Distant Control Steam Freight Set Christmas Freight set / 261E - - flags missing - emailed MTH, Midge said Diana would take care of this - two weeks later emailed again - and two later , no response
thanks for help - i will get in touch with "train tender" tomorrow
rdeal
thank for the information - called jeff at "train tender" and he will send them on the way today -
rdeal
Al B,
What size white flags? Std or O-Gauge Lionel? (Yes, there's a difference) I may have just what you're looking for.
(I guess I should have added, "No Charge"
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"Pappy"
I checked my LCT inventory and confirmed the flags that are supplied with Standard Gauge and O scale sets and locomotives are identical. They appear to be made of brass, painted with white enamel. The MTH part number we have on file is: TP-SL00061.
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I have three sets of replacement flags. The Std Gauge flags ARE slightly larger. I'll be dogged if I'll take pictures to prove anything.
Offer to help another forum member and you guys try to crucify me. Find a tree and string me up. Geez!! Persons like yourselves wonder why other members drop out of sight. I'm gonna try to make the best of my time. I'll be around for a while longer, so get over it. I've nothing to apologize for so don't expect any. NUFF SAID??
"Pappy"
I don't know about 0 gauge vs. Standard Gauge, but I do know that, as Ron M has pointed out, Lionel produced flags with two different shaft diameters for different flag holders. Some of the parts sellers list these flags according to which locomotives they fit, and some just as large or small. According to Olsen's, the shaft diameters are .068 for the 381E and others and .078 for the 390E and others. Both of these are Standard Gauge. Anyone ordering flags should check their flag holders or existing flags to see which size will fit.
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