I am a member of a small "O gauge" group (6 members - ages 71 through 82) within a larger multiscale club.
I am trying to find information and part numbers for Lionel modern equipment so that I can make needed repairs.
I am able to get some info using Lionel Support, Olsens, and the internet. My big problem is trying to properly identify a particular piece of equipment. An example of my problem is: I have a Great Northern 6438 bay window caboose I need the COLLECTOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY . I have realized that I don't the information need to identify the caboose when I search on the Lionel Support Site (www.lionelsupport.com/ReplacementParts/index. search).
I must be doing something wrong, but I can't figure out what it is.
More brain picking. I am also responsible for responsible for maintaining the Lionel postwar inventory. I have both the Postwar Greenberg and Kline Complete Service Manuals for Lionel Trains and I am wondering if it would be worth purchasing a copy of the digital Hybrid Systems Ltd - THE LIONEL POSTWAR SERVICE MANUAL DIGITAL ARCHIVE?
Also does anyone know if pages of the digital manual can be printed so I don't have to have the laptop on my bench as I do repairs? And can the 6 group members download the manual to their personal computers?
Any input would be much appreciated. Did I mention I am desperate!
Thanks.
Bob Collins