Peacock Lionel 150

that looks like a great project, I'm liking those engines more and more.

Fun project. To try to determine the original color, look inside the body and see if any peacock can be found on any flat surface (not around any openings like windows or vents). This could be a double repaint. Also, the motor is incorrect, it should have a late hump back motor with spoked wheels.

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I'm glad Gandy said something. I was scratching my head yesterday while thinking about how much enjoyment lay ahead. You could do is a little research to determine what you have. I used to enjoy buying a particular engine at Cal-Stewart just to take it home and take it apart. Have Fun!                                                                                                                                      

After inspecting the interior and attempting to match the peacock up with anything else peacock in my collection (to no avail) it appears the original color of this locomotive was probably red, although the color on the interior almost looks closer to terra cotta.

I'll probably end up going this route, I like the polished silver wheels

Alright, did a couple coats of maroon paint to-day, cleaned up the tin & brass bits, shined the wheels and cleaned the motor and here she is all new and fully restored!

I took some artistic licensing and painted the vents gold like the Lionel 38 and left the pantograph on, I like the look better than that huge bell anyways and it gives it a more unique appearance.

Here it is with my 154.

Unfortunately due to some severely worn rollers, it's not a smooth runner... but I might be able to find the correct motor for it somewhere down the line  It's definitely a good looking little electric and I'm glad I got a hold of it!

that turned out fantastic! If you can't find replacement rollers, try adding some solder on them.The slide shoes on my 2026 are worn thru, and until I get around to ordering new ones, that's what I did. runs great.

I'll try that, thanks

Here it is with the coach that came with it, the coach was orange but I figured the red would look nicer with the locomotive.

The coach at my workbench...

Express commuter...

Dropping off some ore at the refinery  I actually really like the look of it as a mining engine, I might keep it that way.

PS. I couldn't figure out how to apply the solder evenly to the rollers, is there a special technique you use?

naw, just apply and file it smooth.