I picked up a signal shed today for $18. He basically works but appears to need Clean Lube and possible new spring. Any hints on optimizing this accessory would be appreciated. Thanks, Dave
Dave, I’m presuming this signalman is O scale. Congratulations on your acquisition. Sounds like you have the right ideas so that the door opens smoothly and the guy pops out and in.
I can clean you Lionel Gateman for you, make him work like new!
Thanks, yes “0” I can clean him up but I think he needs a new return spring. Can you sell me one ? Thanks, Dave
Not sure what you mean by “spring return”. If the door won’t close, it’s probably getting hung-up on the little raised bump on the platform. Joe
When you take off the bottom plate, there is a spring about 3" long maybe. It looks weak. But I’ll try a good cleaning and maybe even wax the green surface so it’s smooth and slippery. Dave
Hello Dave.
Cleaning and waxing its might do it. If not, I can order the spring for you.
This might help, too:
Yes, the part number is 45-14.
It is not availible at olsen’s though, just Jeff has it at this time.
You could also go to the hardware store to find d very close- to exact match for the spring. It would have to be the right tension.