Lionel Gateman (all variations)


Here is the 45N No lettering on the wood box or chimney bit all metal.
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I did an inventory and I have two more in plastic plus two more with whistles. DO they count?
 
Dub said:
I did an inventory and I have two more in plastic plus two more with whistles. DO they count?
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Of course they count, a gateman is a gateman! If you get a chance I would enjoy seeing pictures of them.

I wonder how many variations there are.
 
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They have a funny base. The whistle site underneath the base. The house sits on top. To the right is a green base.
 
I checked ebay and there are ten pages of Gatemen under 145. I am short on roofs and guess what they are up to 12 bucks.
It may be time to go metal. That is double the price from the last time I bought one. The repros are maroon in color that is also true with the doors.
I did fine The Whistle Station is number 125.
 
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Dub said:
I checked ebay and there are ten pages of Gatemen under 145. I am short on roofs and guess what they are up to 12 bucks.
It may be time to go metal. That is double the price from the last time I bought one. The repros are maroon in color that is also true with the doors.
I did fine The Whistle Station is number 125.
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They have a few stock numbers as well. The latest equipped with the new Plug-Expand-Play system, "Classic Gatemen" is 6-81603
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www.lionel.com

Classic Automatic Gateman

Manufacturer of model trains and accessories in O and standard gauges.
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Yeah! Two 125 whistles, The relay mounts were cut off and it has no frame mounting holes.
 
I figured out how to mount the whistles to the bases. Originally, they used glued pads. I drilled four holes and used wire to suspend them. It was the least intrusive to the housing. It would allow the housing to vibrate sound.

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In the past I did purchase a reproduction Gateman roof. I remember it was maroon nor red. In checking e bay I saw a lot of maroon.
The price is steep now and I have more fun making one any way so why not make two. I chose 1/4 plywood. and two, 2 by 4.5 inch pieces.
In my early days I would try to fabricate pieces I need, but after my first parts order, that went downhill.
The roof angle is maybe 30 degrees, but I just traced out a plastic roof and cut it out a small table saw.
 
I'm looking forward to that Dub!

If you ever have time, you should start a thread dedicated to your work. You are a true craftsman!
 
The cranberry paint returns.

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To finish these off I have the doors, posts and clip but not the light fixture. It is an available part. I also need a window.

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I need to decide on light fixtures. That may have to wait for the next part order.
I have the doors, rods and clips. Oh and one window.
 
Here is another Gateman I found in a parts box. It is not your ordinary Lionel.
An ebay listing had it as a #1420 Watchman Gateman, Crossing House.

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Here is another manufacturers Gatemen.

Colber Automatic Gateman
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Photo obtained from the internet.
 
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The Marx was purchased in a junk box.

In checking my inventory, you reminded me of something.

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Ok to continue onwards, the doors needed glass so the milk jug came in handy.

One door is for a Gateman Shack and the other is for the Whistle Shed.
Shown are two variations to fit.

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