<< 1) Which years did Gilbert put E units in vs the flip switches? This practice started in 1958 (e.g., the M&StL 21813).
<< 2) The new Lionel Baldwin's - same shell as the Gilbert ones? Swap between the old and new? >> Judging by the Lionel version I had in my hands, the major changes in the old tooling is in the improvement of external details. They should be able to be swapped, possibly after some minor work. << 3) On the Gilbert ones, did they all have couplers running around on the pin? Mine flops around so much I can't imagin trying to do real switching with it... let along switching without the E unit. >> The couplers should be fitted with a brass shim return spring to keep the coupler centered. However, the REAL original mission of the Baldwins was to be a cheapy engine to pull starter sets, not a serious yard goat. One bought 0-8-0s and GPs to do that job. The new (geared down) Lionel version should prove to be able to do switching. RB S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
