Following is the correct information concerning the Y3. In my opinion,the Lionel Y3 was designed as a scale engine and adapted to run on AF track by using deep flanges, narrower gauge and blind center drivers. It is mainly constructed of very nice die castings with lost wax and etched brass details. I have been working on this since late November when I received an unpainted Lionel engineering sample. I have been making fixtures and a run of my( Non magnetic !) stainless steel tires specifically for this engine. My first converted production engine is making its debut at the O SCALE WEST / S WEST meet this weekend. The following is taken from the handout being used on my behalf. I hope someone takes photos or a video of it pulling a train of hoppers on Ed Loizeaux"s layout during his open house. LIONEL Y-3 2-8-8-2 CONVERSION TO S SCALE SERVICE S Scale Locomotive & Supply (SSL&S) is pleased to announce a cooperative relationship with Lionel to provide scale conversion services for selected Lionel locomotives. The Y-3 2-8-8-2 articulated is the first locomotive being offered under this program. It is anticipated that other locomotives will follow if the Y-3 effort is successful. The Lionel Y-3 comes in the following factory-painted road names: Norfolk and Western, Pennsylvania, Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Virginian. The SSL&S conversion services for the Lionel Y-3 include the following two items: 1. SCALE CONVERSION-- All driver sets are disassembled and the AF tread/tire is cut off. The Lionel cast wheel center then has the AF flange machined off and is narrowed for new custom SSL&S tires. Using a special fixture, the precisely machined driver casting is carefully pressed into the new tire. The driver sets are then reassembled and quartered. The tender, pilot and trailing truck wheels are removed and replaced with scale wheels. All wheels are gauged to NMRA/NASG standards.-- All 32 wheels have the NMRA/NASG RP-25 code 110 contour.-- All driver treads/tires are flanged stainless steel custom made specifically for this engine.-- Kadee S coupler installed on tender. Lionel scale dummy coupler remains on pilot.-- No changes to the Lionel internal electronics. Boiler not removed from chassis.-- Allow 4-6 weeks for completion of conversion.-- One year SSL&S warranty. Free repair for SSL&S wheel problems only.-- Customer ships his locomotive to SSL&S. SSL&S does not sell Lionel products.-- Note: Standard Lionel warranty is voided upon modification by anyone including SSL&S.-- Cost: $550 plus return shipping. Payment due upon completion of work.-- Return shipping: Parcel Post=$35, Priority Mail=$55 (both include $1,500 insurance)-- Major credit cards accepted. 2. LIONEL/DCC CONVERSION-- Conversion to Lionel/DCC is a software upgrade only.-- No change to Lionel internal electronics.-- Cost: $75 For more information and questions, contact:Fred RouseS SCALE LOCOMOTIVE & SUPPLY 6721 East Blue Heron LaneInverness, FL 34452Phone: (352) 344-4654Email: [email protected]/
