Good Afternoon Everyone:
I have a quick question; I have about 10 Lionel Postwar F3's in my collection and some of them don't have number boards with numbers in the appropriate slotted areas, instead they have the clear plastic lenses in the slots. Is there a website that I can purchase number boards for Postwar F3's or is there a way to make number boards ?? Or better yet, is there anyone out there that has a solution for this type of situation ?
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Postwar Lionel number boards are often missing. They were reproduced years ago, don't know whether anybody is making them these days.
I suggest checking with your favorite Lionel parts dealer.
I spot checked Train Tender. He had the one I checked.
Here are the parts w/ prices available at www.ttender.com.
Number Description Price
2240-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2242-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2243-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2243-NBO original number boards *pr* 4.00
2245-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2333-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2343-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2343-10 LH number board original Madison 2.00
2344-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2345-NBO original number boards *pair* 4.00
2353-NBO original number boards *pair* 4.00
2354-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2354-NBO number boards LH only original 1.50
2355-NBO number boards *pair* original 3.00
2356-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2356-NBO original number boards *pair* 4.00
2363-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2367-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2368-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2373-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2378-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2379-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
2383-NB number boards *pair* reproduction 3.00
As mentioned, someone was making them and it included number boards for the MPC units which came with the blank ones. If you have access to any Champ diesel engine decal set you can make your own up using the number jumble and applying them directly to your flat ones. Have done a lot that way as well, and the white numerals will pass light thru.
THANKS, I had thought that this situation was a shot in the dark, much thanks to all of you. - MARSHELANGELO
Marshel, I have a few original number boards. What ones are you looking for? Don
Hey SCALE RAIL, I'll have to get back with you to accurately give you the ones that I'm missing, I'm at work at the moment and can't accurately give you any details, but I will get back with you this evening on what I'm missing and thanks for the looking out. - MARSHELANGELO
Hey Don, Thanks again for your concern, the Number boards that I had immediate access to locate quickly are: 8566/8567 - Southern Crescent F3AA 8480/8482 - Union Pacific F3AA 8851/8852 - New Haven F3AA
Hopefully you'll have 1 but whatever I appreciate your help. Thanks again
Greg, sorry, I only have the 2300 type from the 50's. You young guys have all the newer stuff. Don
Hey Don, Thanks again for your concern, the Number boards that I had immediate access to locate quickly are: 8566/8567 - Southern Crescent F3AA 8480/8482 - Union Pacific F3AA 8851/8852 - New Haven F3AA
Hopefully you'll have 1 but whatever I appreciate your help. Thanks again
Hahaha, that's a good one Don, my young days are diminishing at a rapid pace, nonetheless I appreciate your effort and your willingness to assist me with the trains. I'll get the boards one way or another, there's always a solution to every problem, you just have to be steadfast and determined. Take care and Thanks again. - MARSHELANGELO
The three F3's you listed are all Modern era pieces, not Postwar.
As BobbyD wrote, the outfit making reproductions for Postwar locos also made them for the MPC locos that came with blank boards.
Below is a sample from Train Tender:
You'd have to contact Jeff (at Train Tender) and ask whether they have numbers, and whether they need to be painted.
| 8851-NB | number boards *pair* reproduction | 3.00 |
I've replaced the numbers on those blank boards for a number of people.
The usually look better than the factory numbers.
Thank a lot Gents, for all of your input. It's well appreciated by you all - MARSHELANGELO
I have painted and ready to install :
8566/67 Southern 5.00 Pair (5.00 each loco)
8480/82 Union Pacific
If interested, email in profile.
Chuck
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