Upgrading the Valve Linkage on Lionel LTI T-1's and Mohawks

On my list, too. Also need the same upgrade on my Lionel 704 "ATSF Warhorse" (actually NYC) Hudson that I'm currently streamlining.

I often buy parts from the source - Lionel (see Replacement Parts on website). Much of the valve gear on various Lionel scale NYC Hudsons can do the job, most likely; especially the 700E-based units. "Drop-in"? Maybe not; adaptable? Probably.

Also - their L2a Mohawk may provide some usable parts. Different tooling, different but similar prototype, but, take a look.

When Lionel releases the parts for the new Legacy T-1's on their website, those rods could easily be used, I imagine.

I agree Lionel would be my first stop. Most of the valve gear is in stock. What you can't find at Lionel you can get from Precision Scale. Missing on a lot of models both Lionel and 3rd Rail is the linkage from the Power Reverse to the Baker valve gear. Precision Scale has those parts.

Pete

A few years back a fellow named Wowak detailed a Lionel T-1. For valve gear he started with the gear from an MTH Big Boy, suitable modified. See his blog: https://brianwowak.wordpress.c...etailing-lionel-t-1/

I upgraded mine.  I used parts from the Lionel Hudson and MTH Big Boy to get this as the result:

C&O Allie posted:

I upgraded mine.  I used parts from the Lionel Hudson and MTH Big Boy to get this as the result:

Except what is shown in your photo is NOT a prototypically correct New York Central running gear, nor valve gear.

Hot Water posted:

C&O Allie posted:

I upgraded mine.  I used parts from the Lionel Hudson and MTH Big Boy to get this as the result:

Except what is shown in your photo is NOT a prototypically correct New York Central running gear, nor valve gear.

Correct - this is the Chessie Steam Special T-1.  I wouldn't do that to a Mohawk.  

Here are Precision Scale Baker valve gear shown on the left side, the far side is stock 3rd Rail. 

The main rod assembly above from a Lionel Vision Hudson. Main rod and eccentric were needed for this repair.

The long silver rod below is another Precision Scale part used for the power reverse. That and the valve gear above was plated tin using a Caswell Brush plater.

Pete

Very interesting. I do remember reading the article on the 18009 NYC Mohawk that the valve gear was incorrect. Awesome work there, I know I wouldn't be able to do that without breaking something.

Wowak did a fine job on mine