HOW TO REPAIR LIONEL RUSTY E-UNIT

In this video, we take you step-by-step through rebuilding a classic Lionel E-Unit — the heart of every locomotive’s reversing system. You’ll see how to replace worn contact fingers, clean the drum and coil, rewire the unit correctly, and reassemble it so it cycles smoothly between forward, neutral, and reverse. Whether you’re restoring a vintage Lionel 221, 2035, or another prewar or postwar favorite, this video will help bring your E-Unit back to life and keep your trains running just like they did decades ago.--- GRAMPY'S WORKBENCH MUST-HAVES --- Blue Shop Towels (The workbench essential!) WD-40 Multi-Use Product Loctite Fun-Tak Mounting Putty Mineral Spirits (For cleaning parts) KEZE Silicone Grease (Engine gear lubricant) Boeshield T9 Rust Encapsulator & Lubricant Lionel Premium Smoke Fluid Lionel Grease & Oil Lubrication Kit Labelle Lubricants Oil & Grease Kit Dremel Buffing Wheels