Hello. Today I was able to purchase a older LGB starter set, 20401US. Set came with a 20901and 20902, all original boxes, a catalog in German (orange pages in the middle for translating) and a piece of paper saying 1986. Going with I have a 1986 unit. Engine has a sticker on base with number '2020' It is the starter set with the #2 class green engine (Stainz) yellow box car and a gondola. Box says "US version". My questions are as follows.
1) Does my engine has a smoke unit? Where do I look and what should I see. If it does not, is this hard to install. Used to my older Lionel stuff. Lionel replacement smoke units can put out a lot of smoke.
2) For how many years did LGB offer this set? Interestingly, years ago I purchased two LGB coaches, both 2nd class, one red/white, other blue/white with gray roofs that had black spay paint on the edges. Looking at the sales catalog, looks like these coaches were offered same time as my set.
3) My engine has ton of dust on it. Should I disable it and grease the motor? Do you even do that with these models?
Any assistance greatly appreciated. Train in good shape for being this old, contacts look good...not to warn. Engine pull 9 cars with no problem.
1) Does my engine has a smoke unit? Where do I look and what should I see. If it does not, is this hard to install. Used to my older Lionel stuff. Lionel replacement smoke units can put out a lot of smoke.
2) For how many years did LGB offer this set? Interestingly, years ago I purchased two LGB coaches, both 2nd class, one red/white, other blue/white with gray roofs that had black spay paint on the edges. Looking at the sales catalog, looks like these coaches were offered same time as my set.
3) My engine has ton of dust on it. Should I disable it and grease the motor? Do you even do that with these models?
Any assistance greatly appreciated. Train in good shape for being this old, contacts look good...not to warn. Engine pull 9 cars with no problem.
