Lionel 221 Part 1 I thought this was going to work out. It didn't!!

[@dagryffynhobby]

I’ve run into similar issues with engines that looked the same yet the mounting points were different also. Sure throws a wrench in the plans!

[@alfreddill3251]

Excellent video!!!!

[@warrenmuzakpostwarguy4331]

Thanks for watching!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Yeah Warren, sometimes you've just got to walk away before you have a nervous breakdown! Personally I don't care much for the 221. I had the grey painted variation and it just wasn't a good puller. I guess it would manage three or four postwar tinplate passenger cars but it sure couldn't handle modern K-Line plastic ones. I didn't care for those fragile side and valve rods either. So I sold it at a train show and turned the money into something else. The 221's the only post-war steamer I've been disappointed with. An interesting Lionel collectible if that's what one's interested in but I don't have room for "shelf queens," everything in the collection has to earn it's keep.

[@warrenmuzakpostwarguy4331]

It does leave a lot to be desired. My 221 with the complete overhaul can pull three postwar 2432 illuminated cars, but it takes a lot of effort. I was going to flip this one but my son LOVES it, so it stays.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@warrenmuzakpostwarguy4331 You know, I only bought it because I wanted a Dreyfuss Hudson and it was the only thing around! As soon as I found a good used MTH Railking Dreyfuss (Being sold by a guy I trusted) I ditched the 221. I think part of the 221's problem is the aluminum drivers, as far as I know it's the only model Lionel used them on and if I remember right the 221 was only in production for two years. Oh, for removing side and connecting rod nuts on engines I'd suggest a good set of socket wrenches. I picked up an inexpensive multi-head set at Lowes several years ago and it really comes in handy! A lot better than pliers or an adjustable wrench. Hey, keep your son happy! He's the next generation of this insanity and has to be encouraged!

[@coaches.media.empire.crumbling]

I have to laugh,every time I see the giant crescent wrench,we have to be related,lmfao

[@richardnelson-ux1zz]

You sure now you're stuff on electric. Model trains and am very interested on how to learn how to fix these Model trains

[@dagryffynhobby]

I would recommend just taking a cheap loco and take it apart and see what happens.

[@warrenmuzakpostwarguy4331]

Thanks for watching. I learned by trial and error, Greenberg Lionel Repair Book, and KZbin videos, which is why I started making these videos. To share what I learned and my mistakes!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Except for the E-units the post-wars aren't too hard to work on at all once you know the basics. In addition to the Greenberg book and KZbin videos TM Books and Videos has some excellent DVD's that show you how it's done. And the DVD's are VERY reasonably priced and worth the money spent.