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How To Prevent Rust on an Old 1920’s Train
Steven hasn’t supplied a photo, but sent in this question on how to prevent rust:
“I recently acquired an early 1920’s Ives standard gauge engine with 2 passenger coaches which given their age are still in good shape. There are some scratch’s and chips in the paint but there’s no rust on the bodies. This train was being set out in the trash by an older lady who said it was her late husband’s boyhood train set.
Depending on who you ask, doing a paint restoration would take away in the value of these as antiques, and repainting them at this time isn’t on my to do list. However, I don’t want them to start to rust.
I plan on storing them in double ziplock bags with a light coating of oil until I run them again, and yes the engine still runs which surprised me, and will be running under the tree next week.
I’m open to suggestions on what would be best to keep the train bodies looking original and not starting to rust, and also suggestions on keeping the track from rusting while stored. Thanks in Advance for your advice.”
Steve you can post a photo of the train in the comments section under this posting if you would like to share one.
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I’ll get some pictures in the morning
Steve
Pictures , thought the train would look better setting on the Layout
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Ives Pullman Observation Car # 186
When you buy any electronic devices there is usually some little bags of silica in them. If you put these in with your train storage container it will help keep them moisture free.
I do that now with some of the trains I store , but will use the larger ones 4 ounce ones for these trains .
Ives Pullman Club Car # 184
On metal use “Breakfee”
. Firearm storage and rust preventive. Keeps old looking like new. I use on 100 year old Guns and restores finish removes rust .looks great.
Most gun stores carry