Catalog - L & L Model Train Restoration
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1. BLACK New Seen illustrated in the 1948 catalog but never manufactured Our restoration is an exact match to the cataloged illustration and includes painted red ornamental horns painted over portholes green jeweled marker lenses unusually shaped striping curves white sans serif lettering special nose decal black outlined number board castings exact match 2333 number boards PRICES restoration work only F 3 bodies only A or B Traditional F 3 s 90 00 ea A or B Custom F 3 s 100 00 ea F 3 Frames restoration work only Includes 4 truck sides and pilot All colors available 55 00 ea Battery damaged frames repaired 85 00 ea Special order only all road names above call for availability 2 motors magne traction horn A A or A B Fully serviced amp guaranteed runs amp looks brand new 675 00 ea 4 FM TRAINMASTER TYPE 90 00 New railing sets available 30 00 set includes windows horns amp heat shields 2341 JERSEY CENTRAL LINES 2341x JERSEY CENTRAL glossy 2331 VIRGINIAN blk amp gold 2331 VIRGINIAN blue 2321R LACKAWANNA ted roof 2321 LACKAWANNA 2322 VIRGINIAN GP 7 amp GP 9 TYPE 85 00 Includes replacement of all trim and hardware pieces 2028 PENNSYLVANIA 2328 BURLINGTON 2338 MILWAUKEE RD 2338X MILWAUKE orange band 2337 9 WABASH 2346 BOSTON amp MAINE 2347 C amp O SEARS 2348 MINN amp ST L 2349 NORTHERN PACIFIC 2359 BOSTON amp MAINE 2365 CHESAPEAKE a2. various train shows in your area FOUR CAR SETS ONLY At the present time we cannot paint individual cars Price for the 4 car sets is 499 00 plus appropriate shipping and handling YOU MUST SEND THE ENTIRE CAR including the metal inserts trucks wiring and light fixtures and we will bring the cars back to brand new If you do not wish for us handle the mechanical and assembly repair operations for your project then they must be removed prior to shipment and just send the car bodies and roofs only Price for bodies and roofs only 375 00 Broken car bodies cannot be accepted for restoration We can fix most dings and dents but really badly scarred bodies and roofs may require extra labor charges We ll let you know final pricing upon receipt of your cars before starting any restoration work on them Chances are you won t need it DELIVERY DATE will be a minimum of 3 4 months from the receipt of your order We want to do a super job for you please be patient with us As usual our full 100 guarantee of satisfaction applies to your order Call or write to us if you have any questions about this unique offering P S Don t forget about your 2032 ALCO Erie Locos If they re not in the best of condition we can restore them for you as well to match your new custom painted ERIE 2400 Series Passenger cars Prices and details on Page 6 NEW 6517 75 ERIE C 301 Bay Window Caboose Back in 1966 after much response from model
3. F3 EP 5 GG 1 and GP 7 diesel amp electric series displayed as well as many other examples of our work Many of our clients will drop off work to us and return in six months to pick up the completed jobs saving shipping amp handling as well as avoiding risk of damage during transit By all means stop by and say hello The dates vary from year to years but the shows are usually scheduled for the second or third week of the month Our booth is conveniently located in the largest hall known as the Orange Hall or UTZ Hall where we are set up along with all the major dealers in the industry including Lionel MTH Weaver Williams by Bachmann and more We are very easy to find as our booth is located right next to our good friend Tom McComas of TM Books and Video Productions By the way Tom s video production for 2014 Christmas Toy Train Stories opens up with an exclusive interview and some great train layout shots with none other than L amp L Model Train Co founder Len Carparelli yes yours truly where I talk about the hobby at large some origins of my business and lots more All in all it s a terrific and entertaining disc with plenty of great trains and stories from some of the top model train enthusiasts and well worth the modest price of 14 99 You can access TM Books and Video here htip www tmbv com Our booth number at York is Row JJ 5 We look forward to meeting you TERMS AND GUARANTEES Wit
4. me there on Mondays as well If you get the machine I m probably out running an errand and will return shortly Thanks TABLE OF CONTENTS POST WAR PAINTING SERVICES F 3 DIESELS FM TRAINMASTERS EP 5 ELECTRICS EL33 ELECTRICS GP 7 amp GP 9 DIESELS GG 1 ELECTRICS MOTORIZED UNITS A amp B ALCO UNITS STEAM LOCOS TENDERS ACCESSORIES SETS GIRLS SET 2625 MADISON CARS 6427 VIRGINIAN CABOOSES 027 ANNIVERSARY CARS PRE WAR PAINTING SERVICES STANDARD GAUGE 400E amp T LOCO amp TENDER 402 381 408 ELECTRICS 420 series BLUE COMET CARS 425 series STEPHEN GIRARD 412 series STATE SETS O GAUGE 226E 2226W LOCO amp TENDER 700EW SCALE HUDSON 763E HUDSON 701 series SCALE SWITCHER 752 UNION PACIFIC 250E HIAWATHA 2400 Series 6517 75 New Bay Window caboose SPECIAL NEW 2500 series Aluminum Passenger Cars SPECIAL NEW SALESMAN s PARTS S GAUGE REPAIRS ebay YORK TERMS amp GUARANTEES A Note from Len EP 5 PAGE CO CO O0 OO CO JIN NDNNDD AAAA o CO 00 o0 CO PLEASE NOTE We do not manufacture any of the following items nor do we manufacture any reproduction trains or parts All of our restoration work is done on your trains We can most likely obtain any missing or broken parts you may require through our own dealer parts network We may offer from time to time limited runs on completely restored used trains however we are neither associated nor affiliated with Lionel American
5. rail fans LIONEL decided to reissue their popular bay window caboose in prototypical ERIE markings which at the time was the only major railroad line that used them Previously LIONEL had released their bay window caboose only in the Lionel Lines markings and fans were clamoring for something a little more realistic for their model pikes Strangely enough these same fans didn t purchase too many of these items as the 6517 75 ERIE from 1966 sold rather poorly and as such is now one of the rarest of all the cabooses in the post war market having been catalogued for one year only As of this writing mint and like new boxed examples readily top 750 00 sometimes more For the more budget minded ERIE fans we are pleased to announce our new restoration service for this elusive ERIE caboose Send in your bay window caboose body and we can restore it back to ERIE colors and markings identical to the 1966 version Price only 100 00 SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT By Popular Demand LIONEL 2500 series Aluminum Passenger Car Restorations 2550 series CANADIAN PACIFIC i 2560 series SANTA FE By popular demand we are now offering our complete restoration services on Lionel s top of the line deluxe extruded aluminum 2500 series passenger cars Introduced in 1952 and kept in the Lionel Line until 1966 these popular cars are staples on just about every toy train layout and collection today Sadl
6. Flyer O or any other manufacturer of model trains We are solely and exclusively a model train repair and restoration company Please note You must supply your own body shell for all painting services Complete locomotives offered for sale are professionally restored old Lionel Post War stock with everything included and refinished For restoration we do not stock replacement body shells although sometimes we can locate a replacement shell for you through our network of suppliers please inquire ALL DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES Diesel body shells only Price includes stripping of old paint prime coat if necessary refinishing of all colors amp screen or pad printed graphics complete replacement of trim amp hardware as applicable TRADITIONAL F 3 s 2240 WABASH CUSTOM F 3 s 2242 NEW HAVEN 158 BURLINGTON silver 2243 SANTA FE 242 ERIE LACKAWANNA 2245 TEXAS SPECIAL 800 GULF MOBILE amp OHIO 2333 SANTA FE or NYC 800 ERIE RR 2343 53 83 SANTA FE 805 DL amp W 2344 54 NEW YORK CENTRAL 971 GREAT NORTHERN 2345 55 WESTERN PACIFIC 1400 UNION PACIFIC 2356 SOUTHERN 2364 BOSTON amp MAINE 2363 ILLINOIS CENTRAL 0000 LEHIGH VALLEY 2363Br ILLINOIS CENT brown let 0000 SOUTHERN PACIFIC 2367 WABASH 0000 JERSEY CENTRAL LINES 2368 BALTIMORE amp OHIO 0000 FLORIDA EAST COAST 2373 CANADIAN PACIFIC 0000 KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 2378 MILWAUKEE RD 0000 ATLANTIC COAST LINE w or w o top stripe 3052 PENNSYLVANIA 2379 RIO GRANDE 2333
7. POST WAR STEAM LOCOS ALCO A amp B UNITS 180 00 pr Min order one pr DIE CAST TYPE ONLY 2023X UNION PACIFIC grey nose 2023 33 UNION PACIFIC Silver or yell 2032 ERIE ALCO FRAMES painted amp striped 55 00 ea Price includes glass bead stripping of shell preparation painting decorating and complete graphics Boiler amp Boiler Front Only 713 Hudson 1964 White Letter 713 Hudson 1950 Silver Letter 746N amp W 746N amp W 682 Pennsy S 2 w stripe All O Gauge Steam Locos available 726 736 646 681 671 675 POSTWAR TENDERS Most Post war tenders 2426W 2226W tenders 125 00 125 00 Boiler only All graphics screen printed 135 00 Tender only specify long or short stripe 85 00 125 00 85 00 75 00 85 00 ACCESSORIES Sorry but we no longer restore accessories SETS Includes complete restoration and graphics BODY SHELLS ONLY Mechanical work frame and rust removal available at extra charge 225 00 Includes 2037 Pink Loco amp tender only 295 00 3 CAR SET MADISON IRVINGTON MANHATTAN Your choice of road names amp numbers pre war 2623 2624 Or Post War 2625 7 8 Includes bodies amp vestibules only ALSO AVAILABLE 2626 SAGER PLACE CABOOSE 95 00 275 00 1950 3 car set Matches 2023 UP diesels WESTFIELD PLAINFIELD LIVINGSTON NEW 2500 SERIES ALUMINUM PASSENGER CARS See Pages 11 12 STANDARD GAUGE Standard Gauge restorations require more
8. WELCOME TO LEN CARPARELLPS L amp L MODEL TRAIN CO Formerly L amp L Screen Printing Co www lImodeltrain com www lencarparelli com rx 43 YEARS RESTORING MODEL ELECTRIC TRAINS 1972 2015 201 438 1266 Dear Model Railroad Enthusiast Once again as I begin my annual catalog update and we re a little late this year but its March 2015 and YORK is right around the corner We now celebrate 43 years in the model train restoration business NO one in the industry has been restoring trains longer than us Today our philosophy remains exactly the same as when we opened our business in 1972 we guarantee our services 100 or you pay us nothing This customer first attitude towards our business has garnered many friends and clients over the years who will testify to the quality superior product you should expect when restoring your prized collectibles Some History About Our Company We decorated the FIRST post war style trains offered by WILLIAMS ELECTRIC TRAINS now WILLIAMS BY BACHMANN We decorated the FIRST EVER model train offerings from a small fledgling company called MIKE S TRAIN HOUSE MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS We maintained the EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT to decorate paint restore refinish and complete the inventory of the oldest Lionel Service Station in the world MADISON HARDWARE CO NEW YORK President and Owner LEN CARPARELLI is a nationally recognized authority on Lionel restoration an
9. ania York as it has come to be known by model train buffs is attended by dealers collectors operators manufacturers and just about anybody who has an interest in toy trains It is a virtual who s who of the industry and is attended by people from all around the globe With seven halls of trains and shuttle service between the halls as the saying goes if you can t find it at York then it s just not available Even in the wake of the tremendous number of auctions on ebay YORK has not diminished one iota In fact many enthusiasts enjoy the semi annual pilgrimage for the social atmosphere as well as the hunt for new additions to their layouts and or collections In addition to the T C A sponsored show which takes place Thursday Friday and Saturday several other public train shows take place in the earlier part of the week Many people leave for York on Sunday plan on spending a week there attending both the T C A and non T C A shows and end up returning home late Saturday afternoon If you re missing York you re missing out on a lot of train fun To attend the show you must be a T C A member More information on the York meet and joining TCA can be found here http traincollectors org We now attend every YORK meet both April and October and we set up a large display booth with many samples of our restoration work We will usually have most if not all of the LIONEL post war road names in the
10. ave to spend too much time filling small parts orders we won t have the time to complete our restoration work For smaller orders we can recommend several reliable parts dealers who can probably help you out We do have a modest supply of some pre war parts mostly reproduction and can help you or guide you in acquiring the parts you need 1f you let us know the item and catalog number and the part for it When ordering parts please use the Greenberg sO Lionel Service Manual for the correct part numbers We will let you know price and availability either by phone or mail If we don t have a part you need we might be able to find it Again please call or write ALL SALES ARE FINAL ON PARTS Ifyou are not satisfied with a part you must call us within 10 days and let us know the problem WE will replace or repair the part at our option All our mechanical and electrical parts are 100 operational when they leave here but we cannot be responsible for incorrect or improper installation S GAUGE We no longer repair or restore American Flyer S Gauge REPAIRS Home repairs are fine for light work and broken wiring However major jobs such as internal gear replacement wheel pulling and quartering armature replacement and motor tune ups and major rust and acid damage removal are best handled by a professional with factory repair tools and years of experience Our new modern repair facilities can accommodate ALL pre and post war locom
11. care and attention than their post war counterparts and are much more involved in terms of actual labor Consequently all our Standard gauge restorations are ground up which includes all refinishing plate restoration new wheels motor tune up and chassis harness wiring re plating or replacing of all copper nickel parts and complete reassembly Moreover we can assume NO LIABILITY for any pre war die cast parts and this includes all original frames 400E amp 400T 1 500 00 Send original frame at your own risk New frames are available AND recommended 402 381 or 408E Electrics 1 500 00 420 Blue Comet Cars 3 car set 3 750 00 425 Stephen Girard 3 car set 3 750 00 412 State Set 3 car set 4 500 00 PRE WAR O GAUGE BODY SHELLS ONLY 226E amp 2226W Loco amp Tender 250 00 700E amp 700W Lettered 5344 amp N Y Central 400 00 763E amp 763W Gunmetal or Black LIONEL LINES 300 00 701 or 233 series 8976 amp Pennsylvania 250 00 752 UP or RAIL CHIEF 4 car rest incl vestibules 800 00 250E HIAWATHA Loco amp Tender 350 00 Due to the tremendous response and overwhelming demand to our March 2011 article in we are now restoring custom painted ERIE 027 passenger cars to match your Lionel 2032 ERIE ALCO diesel AA units perfectly a wonderful compliment to your locos and a fabulous set that you are sure to enjoy This spectacular set features a beautiful semi flat black finish an ele
12. d To fanfare its release LIONEL decided to decorate a model of it with LIONEL what else emblazoned across the side where the nominal NEW HAVEN and NH logo would have stood This attention grabbing loco was displayed at the New York City Toy Fair in February of 1956 and subsequent photos of it appeared in Lionel s advertising materials of that same year as well It has been been speculated that more than one of these models had been produced for distibution at various LIONEL showrooms across the country to promote sales of their new 2350 EP 5 but it is unknown how many actually exist or for that matter have survived over time AT least one of the originals was known to have been sold privately several years ago for well over six figures No need to mortgage the house L amp L MODEL TRAIN CO is offering exact replicas of this famous loco for sale and this certainly would make a fine addition for any collector operator or just a fan of LIONEL history More on the next page Continued Our model of this unique bit of LIONEL post war history is exactly matched to the original in every respect It sports the unusual through the doors orange and white painted stripes we ve duplicated exact style size height type face and logo of the LIONEL nomenclature boldly silk screened across the sides it has a painted nose NOT a decal decoration on both ends of the loco matchin
13. d a frequent contributor of many informative articles for Kalmbach Publications Feature Monthly periodical on model train collecting CLASSIC TOY TRAINS MAGAZINE We are known throughout the world and have clients too numerous to mention But each and every order no matter how large or small is given the care and expertise necessary to transform it into the authentic museum quality showpiece it was when it was first manufactured We are a full time model train service and repair company working exclusively on the restoration repair and re building of LIONEL E pre war and post war model electric trains 1900 1966 All our paints are custom blended industrial finishes for superb color matches and are applied with professional automotive type spray painting equipment and compressors Our lettering and graphics are applied via modern screen printing or pad printing methods to insure super sharp crisp details every time We use exact replacement water soluble decals only where they were utilized originally by LIONEL In addition we maintain a complete graphic arts department and produce all our own screens and film matrixes in house Further our restoration work is FULLY GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR against peeling or flaking under normal conditions In all actuality our paint work should last the life of your trains On the following pages you will find a list of services we currently offer Please call or write and we ll be happy to help you Le
14. g the original AND all the top quality first class decoration you expect from L amp L M T C sits on an original LIONEL manufactured styrene plastic EP 5 car body You can order this unique loco in one of three ways Carbody ONLY If you already have an old EP 5 loco this is the option for you Includes original LIONEL manufactured plastic car body or cab completed decorated as described above with all trim lenses hardware mounting brackets screw and two new pantographs exactly matching the original Price 200 00 Complete LOCO You can purchase a complete locomotive from us and that means an ORIGINAL 1956 LIONEL post war EP 5 engine that has been totally rebuilt and restored to our exacting specifications and decorated as described above The engine you purchase will have twin illuminated headlights operating pantographs battery operated warning horn 3 position sequential automatic reverse E unit and LIONEL s standard post war universal AC DC 3 pole open field motor powered to a two axle magne traction driven motor truck Price 600 00 Not Enough POWER Well then you can order the hefty twin motored version of this unique loco which will double your pulling power and put your EP 5 on a par with your F 3 s GG 1 s and FM Trainmasters We custom retro fit and install an additional vertical motor and add a second magne traction power truck to the loco Wiring and specs are identical to tha
15. gant understated satin sheen for the bodies and roofs along with dark yellow striping for the windows and window frames Car names and lettering bright white and each car is complimented with special Erie decals exactly as they appear on your 2032 ALCO units All lettering and striping is done using our usual super clear screen printing process and the cars are lettered and numbered exactly as they appear in the 2011 AR Silom po AIS article 2484 PASSAIC 2485 VERONA 2486 BLOOMFIELD 2487 HO HO KUS For more information and photos on this unique set please pick up a copy of March 2011 issue and be sure to read our fun fantasy fiction article on how I might have advised J L Cowen if I had worked at Lionel back in 1953 The article may be fiction since I was only 3 years old in 1953 but the cars are now a reality and you can have a set of these cars that Lionel never made for your very own display shelf or model pike Please see ordering details on the next page HOW TO ORDER As with all our restoration services you must supply us with a four car set of Lionel 027 2400 series passenger cars to paint Off brand and other makes may be suitable if they will fit into our painting fixtures and equipment Let us know what you have Fortunately many original Lionel 027 cars can be found in abundance at either your local hobby or train shop ebay or through the
16. h over forty three years of experience behind us it stands to reason that we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and craftsmanship and therefore guarantee all our painting for one 1 year from date of purchase against peeling flaking or lifting under normal storage and usage conditions We cannot be responsible for dings or nicks as a result of careless operation or handling or storage in a high humidity environment Under normal conditions our finishes should last the life of your trains Repair or replacement at our option Repairs are guaranteed for ninety 90 days from date of purchase except for motor brushes and miniature lamps Our terms are Check or money order with order Sorry no credit cards or C O D Free shipping on orders over 2 000 Orders under 2 000 add 5 for shipping amp handling Turn around time Due to the high volume of business we are currently backlogged for the early part of 2015 Our turn around time is now close to 3 months for post war orders 6 8 months on Standard Gauge and Pre War O Gauge We apologize for the long delay and will keep you informed if and when our time schedule improves NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS MUST ADD 6 SALES TAX A Note from Len e Thank you for taking the time to read through this My work is a pleasure because as it has been noted I get to play with trains all day Naturally there s no question that there s some hard work involved but collecti
17. mend doing complete sets so the entire series matches Why have one brand new car and three beat up ones On the next page is a listing of all the models we offer for restoration 12 Available in the 42500 series are 2521 OBSERVATION 2522 VISTA DOME 2523 PULLMAN SILVER DAWN Set 2530 RAILWAY EXPRESS 2531 SILVER DAWN 2532 SILVER RANGE 2533 SILVER CLOUD 2534 SILVER BLUFF 2541 PENNSYLVANIA 2542 PENNSYLVANIA 2543 PENNSYLVANIA 2544 PENNSYLVANIA 2551 CANADIAN PACIFIC 2552 CANADIAN PACIFIC 2553 CANADIAN PACIFIC 2554 CANADIAN PACIFIC SANTA FE set 2561 SANTA FE 2562 SANTA FE 2563 SANTA FE President McKinley President Harrison President Garfield Baggage Observation Vista Dome Pullman Pullman Alexander Hamilton Betsy Ross William Penn Molly Pitcher Banff Park Skyline 500 Blair Manor Craig Manor Vista Valley Regal Pass Indian Falls These extruded aluminum cars are probably the most realistic and desirable passenger coaches Lionel made during the post war era Restoring them back to their original glory will make for a welcome addition to your Lionel collection or model pike YET ANOTHER SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT 2350 EP 5 1956 ONLY SALESMAN S SAMPLE In 1956 LIONEL unveiled its brand new model of New Haven s EP 5 double ended 4 000 H P mercury arc ignitron rectifier electric locomotive built in 1955 by General Electric for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroa
18. mp OHIO GP 7 FRAMES Completely restored 55 ea includes strip old paint re riveting of all hardware using factory Rivet machines Colors available black red gold white and yellow Battery damaged frames additional Approximately 85 00 EP 5 amp EL 33C ELECTRIC 90 00 2350 NEW HAVEN 2350N NEW HAVEN painted nose 2350R NEW HAVEN rev letter 2350X NEW HAVEN sol white amp or 2351 MILWAUKEE RD 2352 PENNSYLVANIA 2358 GREAT NORTHERN 2329 VIRGINIAN RECTIFIER 2350TF See P 13 GG 1 TYPE ELECTRIC 125 00 2330 5 stripe green 2332 5 stripe green 2332 5 stripe blk amp gold 2340 5 stripe Tuscan 2340 5 stripe green 2360 5 stripe green 2360 5 stripe Tuscan 2360 solid stripe printed Itr 2360 solid stripe decal letter 2360 NEW Black solid str decal As painted by Lionel Corp for Bill Vagell in the 1960 s All GG I s are stripped sanded and primed Exact colors matched and stripes are beautifully restored All new hardware and trim parts are installed and included along with new mtg screws PANTOGRAPHS EXTRA 19 50 ea MOTORIZED UNITS 85 00 41 US ARMY 42 PICATINNY ARSENAL 51 NAVY YARD 52 FIRE CAR 53 RIO GRANDE PLOW 53a RIO GRANDE wrong a 56 M amp ST L Mine Transport 57 AEC 58 GR NORTH PLOW 59 MINUTEMAN Price includes Painting and screening of cab and new railings Window struts repaired 40 add l for EACH strut Note window strut repairs are visible from the inside only
19. ng and operating model trains is also my hobby Restoring trains is my full time business Pm a musician part time some nights and week ends but I get the most enjoyment by bringing these great toys of our youth back to life Please feel free to call me anytime with your questions L 20
20. otives cars and accessories In addition we maintain an extensive parts inventory along with complete original Lionel factory tools and service manuals ST Series Riveting tools 5F test sets wheel amp gear pullers and over 40 years of experience repairing model trains assure you that your trains and accessories will return to you performing at factory specs In our experience trains in need of restoration also need repair Low prices free quotes ALL OUR REPAIR QUOTES ARE EXACT No unpleasant surprises Why not give us a try Further we fully guarantee all repairs parts and labor for a period of one year misuse or accidental droppage excluded ebay At just about any time of the day or night over 13 000 items can be found on ebay in the LIONEL 1945 69 postwar section for sale to the highest bidder and that number grows daily These items range from high end mint unused ultra expensive collectibles to pure junk and everything in between Unfortunately a great deal of the sellers of LIONEL trains on ebay have no idea what they are selling often resulting in unpleasant surprises for you the buyer CALL US if you are about to or have made an ebay purchase and we can advise you on whether the item can be repaired or restored to your satisfaction Most ebay sellers are honest there is no need to leave negative feedback especially if we can help you with the repair needed to bring your trains back up
21. t of a 2383 series type vertical F3 It is necessary for us to keyhole the frame to accommodate the second motor so the price reflects the additional labor and parts needed Price 850 00 ALL ORDERS ARE CUSTOM PAINTED PLEASE ALLOW MINIMUM OF 6 8 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY THANK YOU PARTS We maintain one of the largest post war parts inventories on the east coast stocking well over 9 500 different cataloged part numbers Since we are not primarily a parts dealer we do not issue a separate parts listing We maintain our parts inventory primarily for servicing our repair and restoration business but we will also sell parts as our clients needs requires We have mostly original Lionel frames motors trucks E units relays couplers pick ups brackets horns amp trim parts for most steam diesel and electric post war locos as well as some limited accessory freight and passenger car parts currently in stock We DO NOT HAVE original body shells cabs or boiler assemblies in stock although we can occasionally acquire diesel and electric engine bodies particularly F 3s but in very limited quantity We DO have locomotive steam chests and pilots side rods wheels trucks smoke units and whistle assemblies with condition ranging from excellent to new old stock We also have many excellent reproduction parts available of hard to find items OUR MINIMUM ORDER FOR PARTS IS NOW 250 00 The reason we must insist on this is because if we h
22. t us know your needs in order to serve you better Business hours are Tue Sat 11AM 6PM Long time customers Please note our new address At the present time mail and phone order only Sorry but currently we have no showroom or store you can visit However you can visit our website at www lencarparelli com or www limodeltrain com for more information and specials we may periodically offer Thank you for your interest in our company We look forward to hearing from you Sincerely Len Len Carparelli L amp L MODEL TRAIN CO 1 Orient Way Suite F 348 Rutherford NJ 07070 201 438 1266 Special Announcement our new E MAIL Address Yes we have not used e mail for our business and still prefer to speak with you on the phone regarding your prized collectibles While we understand that the entire world uses e mail and yes we have now joined as well we are happy to announce our new e mail to better help you in repairing and restoring your vintage collectibles Our new email address is lionellennyrestoration g mail com Based on the nature of our business we ll still need to talk to you eventually to best serve your restoration needs When you call you ll find everyone at L amp L to be very courteous knowledgeable and responsible Chances are you ll get me first Len on the line anyway So give a call even if it s only to ask questions Call anytime between 11AM 6PM Tues Sat but sometimes you ll catch
23. to snuff We have seen many many items often ones that came from ebay which no matter how bad the condition may look to you can be completely restored In most instances they can even be brought right back to like new condition Our 43 years experience will help guide you to a satisfying purchase on ebay and since we have restored so many LIONEL items we can almost always give you a price quote over the phone that will not deviate by more or less than 10 17 Ebay has for the most part replaced the swap meets as the main means of acquisition for used LIONEL trains for most collectors and operators today as it is a 24 hour auction site There are also many buy it now items for sale but these are rarely guaranteed Our consultation appraisal advice and phone call fees are and always will be 0 00 ZERO Make sure you contact us before making a sizable purchase on ebay particularly if you are a new or novice enthusiast We ll help you however we can as not only does this promote good will in the hobby at large but it makes good business sense if you decide to contract with us for our restoration services We want your work Unlike ebay we fully guarantee every single item we work on YORK Without a doubt the largest and most complete model train swap meet in the world is the Train Collectors Association semi annual Eastern Division meet held every April and October at the York State Fairgrounds in York Pennsylv
24. y most of these cars are found in rusted inoperative dented and just plain unattractive condition from years of neglect and misuse Happily though we have developed new restorative techniques to completely overhaul these cars both cosmetically and mechanically so we can have them looking and running like brand new just as you remembered them on that special Christmas morning Complete cars only For these unusual and uniquely constructed cars we only offer complete restorations only we cannot just do the body shells Our price and services includes complete coach body restoration all new decorative metal striping exactly matched to the originals new window strips repainting of coach floor repainting silver vestibule ends observation parts on Obs cars cleaning and re blackening if needed of truck channels and truck sides restoration of operating couplers all new lamps new lamp sockets if needed and cleaning of contacts new wheels and collector rollers Also included at no additional charge are brand new LIONEL O licensed reproduction boxes for each car you have restored with us These boxes are made to exacting post war standards are great for storage for your newly overhauled 2500 series cars Your cars will be returned to you in practically brand new condition a welcome addition to your F 3 diesels to complete your set Prices are 150 00 for each car which includes all parts We will do individual cars but we recom
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