PRODUCT REVIEW O & Sga.

by Me

the #47 operating Gateman is probably the longest lived operating accessory Lionel ever offered dating back to Standard Guage period as evidenced by the size. I have removed the shack here to repaint it. Because it always worked reliably and was offered so long these are still plentiful and refinishing one isn't sacriledge.

I was puzzled by the crossing sign being lose on so many as was this one so I turned it over and removed the bottom plate being careful lifting the tabs not to spread them open anymore than necessary to avoid them breaking off. Once inside it became clear why the sign is often lose. Lionel used an already built crossing sign with it's own stand. Instead of removing the stand they just made tabs sticking up on the bottom plate to push the sign up into the top. Trouble is if it is pushed or pulled on the tabs get pushed down making the sign wobbly. To fix simply push the tabs back up straight which pushes the sign back up into the correct and firmer position.

If you are planning on refinishing yours and can't figure out how to disassemble the sign here is how. Push off the cap on top. Next push the crossbuck up towards the top of the shaft and slide it off. Now you can spray paint the post silver or aluminum.

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