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What a great runner   Cant wait to let it lose on the track.  This one is old. 

Does anyone know what the front lever is for its labled 1 and also 1/2 if i see correct.  I think someone told me or mentioned but I cant seem to recall.

It seems to be oil control or throttle?  Many Thanks

Enjoy the vid.

Jason P Ernst

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Good runner! Is it 0 gauge?

funny you should ask.
24mm wheel spread  It runs on lionel 0 track but the front truck and guide wheels are wonky.  I recieved this with it broke and re sautered i think the wheels are still a bit to far apart the front raises the drive wheels too much and they get stuck on the itty bits of the underside inc piston.  i dont know of front wheels are original I may tinker with more.  Photos i have found of this model show black small spoked wheels. 

I soldered 1 wheel set on based on the patina ghosts to the middle 0 bracket with washer. there are 3 washers and a spring  No combo seems correct..  Curves on O track until then will be wierd.

What do you think?  I think its O and i need to refix front wheels.  When they stop hitting the train Im sure they will be track ready.  I think resoldering 3mm closer to centee pivot will make all the difference.

Jason P Ernst
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Wonderful and rare engine.
I am not sure if ihefront bogey and wheels are original...