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Thanks, George; will do....in reply to your point of winning the war without computers.....that's why that generation is called "The Greatest Generation" as opposed to MY generation being called, "Baby Boomers". There will never be another generation like "The Greatest Generation" and it's been...

Okay, I'm started. Got my 2035 Loco running great on the NEW track. You were all right; the old track was just not making it. I lubed and oiled the 2035 and it runs great. Same with the 1666, but I've got a front wheel that has to be replaced. Any tips on how to replace a front wheel on the...

Yes, my 1666 runs; will tell you how well it runs once I get some good track, but it's running so far on the bad track; I also intend to clean it up and lubricate all of the locos soon.

Thanks for all the great input, everybody; this is just great...and I'll keep everyone posted as to how the project is coming. I checked with my Dad (he has a great memory for 80 yrs. old) and he told me he bought the initial set with the 027 loco in 1951 and added on until about 1954 or so...

Thanks again, fellas; since it looks like new track is the way to go; what size do I get....underneath my loco it says 027, so do I get 0 gauge or 027 gauge (if there is such a thing) I told you I was a newbie; please be kind in your response; I'm really not a complete idiot, just partial. (LOL)

Thanks, George; I was trying to keep the "old" look to the entire set, but if I have no luck with the ronsonal, I guess I'll have to go for the new track. Thanks again,

Hi all, newbie here; I just got my set of lionel trains back from my brother. They are about 50 years old and were sitting in boxes for the past 30 years or so. Question: What's the best cleaning solution to use on the track (somewhat rusted) the loco (also caked with age) and other parts? I...