Spare old tenders

This won't help, but I saw lots of loose old Lionel tenders at York, no good models,of Vanderbilts, or even the conventional tenders ..it is a wonder somebody hasn't offered a lot of detailed replacement tenders for Lionel.. 

Hi Colorado,

I found a guy at Gilbertsville who will bring a Hudson tender to Allentown for me, but it's in pristine shape (not for kit bashing) nor the price.

I guess I use that untill I can find both junkers.

There's an early (SIT) K5 shell on eBay now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-AMER...5:g:cbQAAOSwBahVHxae

Recall that Gilbert never made a K4, choosing instead to model the less-than-successful K5, of which (I think) only two were ever built.

The K4 was originally fitted with a smallish 70-P-70 tender holding only 7,000 US gallons, while the K5 sported a 130-P-75 tender carrying 12,475 US gal. I seem to recall pictures of later K4s with different tender designs, so it's reasonable to expect that some were similar to those of the K5. Anyone know for sure?

Could always make use of the 027 Lionel tenders.

I've got these shells that seem to have come off of 3/16 O Gauge tenders. If they'd help ya out, send me an email with an offer for one or both.

Hi Guys, thanks for the information. 

B Moran - thanks, but I have plenty of Atlantic Tender shells, I need a Hudson & K4 (5) - they are metal shells (I understand). 

Mark, the tender looks like a piece of crap and asking $49 - no way.

I guess I will use the pristine Hudson and not kit bash it, unless I find stuff at Allentown. We (North Penn S Gaugers) are running there this time.

Francine

Mark,

I meant it did not have to be pristine to be used, but OK condition.  Example: bad paint, scratches, broken steps.

I saw holes and breaks in the tender shell and it's priced at $49, more than I am paying for a pristine Hudson tender with bottom and wheels.

I have a small, unpainted, brass oil (not coal) tender that I will have for sale at Fall S Fest in Wisconsin this coming weekend. It was scratchbuilt by a California S scaler, so was designed for scale flanges. But it comes with NO axles, so might be a candidate for hirail conversion. If you or a friend will be in Oconomowoc this Friday or Saturday you are welcome to take a look. Price is only $25. I catch Amtrak's Empire Builder east on Tuesday, so won't be following this forum Tuesday through the S gauge-only show.

Gil Hulin 

Hi Gil,

Thanks for the offer, but I can only use a Hudson and K4(5).  It is for a specific kit bash project.

Decent K5 shell on eBay reasonably priced with all handrails, markers, and ladder.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-S-A...2:g:Q8sAAOSwal5YESyt