Modifying your F3 might be something you do not want toĭo. The diecast metal is soft enough that you shouldn't have much of a problem turning it. Looking inside the frame, you will see the raised Once the hole is drilled, use aĥ/16" self-tapping screw to tap for the thumb screw. A hole must be drilled for the fastening thumb screw. It's in there pretty good so you will probably have to tap it out
In the center of the fuel tank, you'll notice the metal plug for the battery. In the center of the frame, there are two small holes near the edge for mounting the battery bracket. At the back of the frame, you'll notice two small holes which are for the horn unit to be installed. Designed for a single motor, 3-position E-unit, and horn, this was the same part used on the early Fundimensions F3s. This is the same frame as the 2243 Santa Fe F3 introduced in 1955. In the case of the F3s, the diecast frame is tooled for the D cell battery to fit in. Please see appropriate diagrams for parts needed. You will also need to purchase insulating parts for the relay because the battery bracket carries the positive battery power to the horn. There are also new versions available designed to fit on the battery bracket in place of the original relay. Original DC relays can be found if you look. Reproduction horn brackets are readily available as are reproduction horns. Necessary parts for horn mechanisms are not to difficult to purchase from parts dealers. Later versions of the F3s, starting in 1976, have modified frames that would make it difficult to incorporate a battery. The locos pictured all can have the battery-powered horns installed. In other words, these frames are tooled for installing the Postwar-style horns on them.
As for a horn, you'd be surprised that with the right parts, you can add this vintage feature to some modern equipment.ĭiesels such as the F3, FM Train Master, and EP-5 Electric came with the same frame parts as the Postwar versions. These are available from many parts dealers. In the case of Magne-Traction, one needs the complete truck part to do this. Although the diesel locomotives didn't always have the same features like Magne-Traction or sounds, a lot of them did have the means for retro-fitting those features into them. One thing I've always liked about the Fundimensions line of Lionel trains is that you could count on them to be a lot like the Postwar originals.
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