Yes Sir my man. The 700e platforms AKA The 773 you were mentioning is much larger in hight and length and weighs about 7-7.5lbs without the metal tenders. Over-all these weigh about 10+lbs. And really require a minimal track diameter of 042" for safe operation, 031 or 027 definitely not gonna work out too well with one of these big boys.
Ha just found this message cleaning out my folder and thanks for watching. I picked up a Lionel 746 steamer after someone commented on how I didn't have one and what a big machine that one is. You are reminding me that the 773 needs to arrive at some point and what do you think of the motors, are some different or slow, is the Gold Stack motor required?
Oh yes indeed and I would love to come across a 746 locally for sale however I haven't yet seen one come up. I may have to pay big $$ on ebay to get one.
I can't believe you have all that weight sitting on glass! Nice collection! The 2037 was my first back in 1959 when my Father bought the set for me. I still have it and it runs like new.
It's all about the glass. The right (ridged) wood showcase & tempered saftey glass and you (?) can stand and step on them (buisness remodeling), 99% of folk still stuck to the frames, me too lol). The wheels might scuff it some, but shock really isn't a huge issue either with the right showcase glass. Ive seen about 200lbs of foot on ours (? 2'×4'avrg.?). (don't try this at home ;-) )
My grandfather had a 736 on the fireplace mantle. After he passed in 95, stuff got lost. I was cleaning up the garage this weekend and found the tender, but no engine
The 736 that you have has a different boiler front because it was issued in the late fourties or fifties. From the style of the trailing truck my guess would be 1951 it also has Magna traction which was introduced in 1950.Later runs of the 736 have the same boiler front and trailing truck as the 2046.
Nice line-up. I have my fathers set box (1515ws) with the 2065 steamer included. Its still runs strong and I set it up every year at Xmas just like my dad did when I was a kid. I've pulled as many as 25 postwar cars that had the older bar end and stapled end trucks with that loco.
Thanks for watching and I remember my first postwar steam engine a 2037. I had no way of knowing what I was buying next to get bigger and better magnetraction steam, so I hope this helps out anyone else wondering the same thing.
The 2037 was my first Lionel magnetraction steamer which I fell in love with since its performance was so much better than my 2018 without magnetraction. Then of course I had to get more bigger and better and the results of their performance led to the video. Thanks for watching and Happy Magnetractioning!
I have 30 lionel steamers that was bought at local swap meet I paid for the 736 was 15 dollars the rest was10 each. No way I could pay the price they are worth.
Hey since you mentioned magnetraction could I remagnitize my wheels on my 736 I also have a sante fe diesel Aa loco that as soon as it gets close to the track gets attracted and clings to it. My 736 doesn't though is this normal if not could I? I know these units are around 60 years old and magnets do get weaker over time thanks.
I know that Lionel had some with magnets in the chassis above the axles and some designs had magnetic axles or wheels. Just looked under my 736 and it has a strong magnet up in the metal chassis between the drivers. Hopefully no one had installed a 726 motor in your 736 shell. I'm not familiar with techniques to remagnetize the wheels and on some engines I've noticed not all wheels are magnetic, just some of them.
Ebay prices are to be paid only if I have no other choice and lucky for me I have gotten some really sweet deal locally on trains. I had to buy a lot of my K Line track on ebay and it hurt. Train On!
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Wonderful post war steamers all great runners and pullers nice collection!
Thanks for enjoying some of he best of Lionel postwar magnetraction just like I do.
Yes Sir my man. The 700e platforms AKA The 773 you were mentioning is much larger in hight and length and weighs about 7-7.5lbs without the metal tenders. Over-all these weigh about 10+lbs. And really require a minimal track diameter of 042" for safe operation, 031 or 027 definitely not gonna work out too well with one of these big boys.
Ha just found this message cleaning out my folder and thanks for watching. I picked up a Lionel 746 steamer after someone commented on how I didn't have one and what a big machine that one is. You are reminding me that the 773 needs to arrive at some point and what do you think of the motors, are some different or slow, is the Gold Stack motor required?
I always loved the 746 as well. Longer than the Berkshire and a 4-8-4 wheel arrangement.
Oh yes indeed and I would love to come across a 746 locally for sale however I haven't yet seen one come up. I may have to pay big $$ on ebay to get one.
TrainZone ....I have one for sale if your interested. It’s a short stripe version. With boxes. C-8 condition.
I can't believe you have all that weight sitting on glass! Nice collection! The 2037 was my first back in 1959 when my Father bought the set for me. I still have it and it runs like new.
Yes the steamers display so well on glass with the mirrored effect and I'm happy you enjoyed the variety.
It's all about the glass. The right (ridged) wood showcase & tempered saftey glass and you (?) can stand and step on them (buisness remodeling), 99% of folk still stuck to the frames, me too lol). The wheels might scuff it some, but shock really isn't a huge issue either with the right showcase glass. Ive seen about 200lbs of foot on ours (? 2'×4'avrg.?). (don't try this at home ;-) )
@@butchadriatic1504 OK!
Nice stronge steam engines.
Absolutely they most certainly are, some of the best of the best, thanks for watching the vid.
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Magna-Traction is best because there are no stupid traction tires to replace!
Absolutely and since magnetraction works so well I have it on 95% of my engines.
My grandfather had a 736 on the fireplace mantle. After he passed in 95, stuff got lost. I was cleaning up the garage this weekend and found the tender, but no engine
Keep looking friend and hope you find it.
The 736 that you have has a different boiler front because it was issued in the late fourties or fifties. From the style of the trailing truck my guess would be 1951 it also has Magna traction which was introduced in 1950.Later runs of the 736 have the same boiler front and trailing truck as the 2046.
Thanks for watching and sounds like you love these trains as much as I do:)
Nice line-up. I have my fathers set box (1515ws) with the 2065 steamer included. Its still runs strong and I set it up every year at Xmas just like my dad did when I was a kid. I've pulled as many as 25 postwar cars that had the older bar end and stapled end trucks with that loco.
That's fantastic and those old postwar Hudsons sure are neat especially it was your father's in the original set box.
I really enjoyed your video. Great information on the postwar engines.
Thanks for watching and I remember my first postwar steam engine a 2037. I had no way of knowing what I was buying next to get bigger and better magnetraction steam, so I hope this helps out anyone else wondering the same thing.
I have the lionel line 2037.
The 2037 was my first Lionel magnetraction steamer which I fell in love with since its performance was so much better than my 2018 without magnetraction. Then of course I had to get more bigger and better and the results of their performance led to the video. Thanks for watching and Happy Magnetractioning!
I Getting a Lionel Postwar Steam 2018, 2055 & 736 on Ebay.
Excellent the 736 is my favorite.
Lionel actually used the same casting as the old 726/736 for the lionchief plus 726 I also have a Hudson that has the same casting
Yes and they are nice engines with all that heavy metal.
I have 30 lionel steamers that was bought at local swap meet I paid for the 736 was 15 dollars the rest was10 each. No way I could pay the price they are worth.
Absolutely and great work on that, and the prices are only going up since no one collects china.
I have 13 old die cast steamers in my collection..
That's fantastic and it's fun, isn't it:)
You are in Denver? So am I
How much do you think a 1947 Lionel train costs?
First I would punch the number into ebay and look at the sold listings.
Numbers and photos would help to provide an approx value.
I got that first one u have that black steam engine I got it from the train show
The 2037 and if you like it you will really enjoy a 2035 which is even heavier.
Every kid: O Gauge is o Gauge
I sure like them a lot.
@@trainzone1073 definitely
I have a 2055 that can pull forever!
I am still waiting for one of those to come my way.
I have the 736
Excellent and my favorite so far.
Hey since you mentioned magnetraction could I remagnitize my wheels on my 736 I also have a sante fe diesel Aa loco that as soon as it gets close to the track gets attracted and clings to it. My 736 doesn't though is this normal if not could I? I know these units are around 60 years old and magnets do get weaker over time thanks.
I know that Lionel had some with magnets in the chassis above the axles and some designs had magnetic axles or wheels. Just looked under my 736 and it has a strong magnet up in the metal chassis between the drivers. Hopefully no one had installed a 726 motor in your 736 shell. I'm not familiar with techniques to remagnetize the wheels and on some engines I've noticed not all wheels are magnetic, just some of them.
5 years!? You can get them ALL in 5 minutes on ebay!
Ebay prices are to be paid only if I have no other choice and lucky for me I have gotten some really sweet deal locally on trains. I had to buy a lot of my K Line track on ebay and it hurt. Train On!
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