I recently bought a Lionel 820 and 822 in good condition for their ages. I was thinking that a 152 would be a good engine to complete the set. Let me know your thoughts and where I might be able to find one in decent shape other than eBay.
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I've got a 150 & a 154, both are excellent running engines. Not sure how good they would look with an 820, I only have single truck O gauge freight.
I found out recently the "peacock" colored 150's fetch a hefty price. Probably could have sold it as is and bought something much nicer, but it makes a pretty cool little mining locomotive.
Not sure why you want to avoid Ebay, there are always great prices there (16 year Ebay veteran).
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That's the size loco these were designed for, so they'll look good together.
If you want to build sets as they actually were marketed;
The 152 came in a catalogued set (#163, c1917-23) with the 820 and 822.
Add a second 820 to make sets;
#165, c1917-23, with a 154 loco
or
#265, c1924, with an early 253 loco.
There are details in the cars and locos that date them to specific production years, post a photo and you can get some feedback on that.
If you're looking for an original 152, I've got a couple that will be going up for sale in the next month or so, let me know if you're looking for something in the C6-C7 range.
Tim
When you are ready to sell, let me know. I am interested in any condition as long as it runs OK.
Thanks,
Nick
Nick DiSandro posted:When you are ready to sell, let me know. I am interested in any condition as long as it runs OK.
Thanks,
Nick
Here's one I have that is going up for sale. It's in decent shape, all stampings are there, just a little faded. Would benefit from a good cleaning (take it apart and clean it well and lubricate everything) not hard to do. I did a quick oil and put in on the track, runs like a bugger! I'll look up the details of the vintage etc.
If interested email me.
Tim
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that looks great Tim. I know what the next item on my wish list will be.
Steamer posted:that looks great Tim. I know what the next item on my wish list will be.
I love those little engines!. Super simple, so easy to work on and never came across one I couldn't get running in about 20 minutes.
Tim