Hi- Right on bro. Made my day. The diagram helped me better understand visually what needed to be done to be successful. As promised a few pictures when first "lit up".
I am addicted to Postwar F-3's. Love bringing them back and see them go down the track... The 2353 AA was the one just finished today with your help.
I did a 2343 ABA about a month ago-even the beep beep horn works (rare). It was a complete restore with new tops-Lionel 2343(6-38312 AA Set) for the AA's, MTH Railking for the B chassis (the silver is a close match). Was able to "keep" the postwar beep beep horn and battery bracket intact with some careful surgery(inside roof) of the powered A cab- no modification to the original battery bracket. Tight but works great.
Thanks again for your quick response.