Folks,
A friend off mine picked me up a Lionel 681 along with 2671w tender for $8 at a garage sale. Needless to say it needs a ton of work. I am going to strip it all down and clean and repaint, etc. I got everything off despite screw corrosion, however I am not clear on how the middle set of wheels come off. They need to all be removed so I can remove some corrosion. I do not see a plate plate that can be removed to expose the axles. I am wondering are the wheels pressed onto the axle? If that is the case is there some technique, or special tool to use removing them in order to not damage the wheels trying to get them off?
This is in pretty bad shape but I think there is still some life in it. The motor and E-unit work. Most of the issues are with corrosion from moisture.
I believe this is actually very similar to the 671 loco. The parts diagram for the 681 refers you back to the 671.
Thanks,
Ed