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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- HI All, just wanted to share this last York Spring meet find. These were under a table partly pushed under almost hidden. Well no wonder just look at them . No question if the are original or not LOL LOL. I find cars like these with the intentions of striping and repainting. This may be the first time I do it for real ......
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Hi Tom, I really enjoy your channel! There comes a time when an antique item goes beyond the "patina" or "aged" phase and becomes just ugly and worn out. Only the owner can make that decision for himself and his collection. I've been a Lionel o-gauge collector for many years and I occasionally have restored an item or two because to me it makes the hobby and my collection more enjoyable and and much more desirable. I say, GO FOR IT!
The logical thing is clean them all first to see what paint you actually have? Given the condition of the caboose making a coal train one seems a good idea, it’s not a rare item so you aren’t ruining anything, personally I don’t like to break cars for spares but as a last resort if it keeps better ones running it needs to be done. Looking forward to seeing what you do.
Another very good idea and opinion, I do agree with keeping them as is and even running them after cleaning the axles and wheels. I just put wheels and axles in my rock tumbler for a day or two. I do say the cars have some great character. I really don't like pulling them apart. Just went out and bought a new sandblaster cabinet for these larger projects.... we will need hold on and see what other suggestions come up. thanks for the ideas