How do I get my Lionel Postwar 2035 to run after sitting for years?

I purchased this 1950 Lionel 2035 off of Ebay. It was listed as a "parts engine", "as is". I could tell all the main parts were there so I bought it. It came with a whistle tender and the original boxes for both. When it finally arrived it looked amazing. It needed some TLC and a couple parts, but it runs beautifully now. This is the process I did to get this "parts engine" back on the tracks. I truly appreciate everyone's comments and support in this community we all built. A few more ways to help are: Get some MERCH designed for you railfans! At WarrenMuzakArt.redbubble.com or Want to grab a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/warrenmu... or Postwar Guy page at patreon.com/PostWarGuy

How to get this Lionel running again after sitting for years. No replacement parts.
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How to get this Lionel running again after sitting for years. No replacement parts.

Lionel Postwar 2035 Restoration
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Lionel Postwar 2035 Restoration

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What Happened to the Cox .049? | The Engine That Couldn’t Survive Modern Childhood

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Battery acid, broken wires and dried up grease. Can we get it running without a lot of work?

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Model Train Making Process. A 73-year-old Japanese artisan crafting model trains for decades.

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How to Fix a Lionel PREWAR 1666. Gets Power but Won't Move

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This Lionel 254 Won't Run Properly. If I fix It Should I Keep It?

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Take these steps before you run a Postwar Lionel you just purchased!
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Take these steps before you run a Postwar Lionel you just purchased!

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How to Fix a Postwar Lionel Prairie type 2026. Shell Removal and Maintenance

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The Railrodder - Unofficial Restoration of the NFB's 1965 film starring Buster Keaton

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