Lionel Gateman (all variations)

[Dub]

Here is the 45N No lettering on the wood box or chimney bit all metal.

I did an inventory and I have two more in plastic plus two more with whistles. DO they count?

 

[Bruette]

I did an inventory and I have two more in plastic plus two more with whistles. DO they count?

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.

 

[Dub]

They have a funny base. The whistle site underneath the base. The house sits on top. To the right is a green base.

 

[Dub]

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.

 

[Bruette]

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.

They have a few stock numbers as well. The latest equipped with the new Plug-Expand-Play system, "Classic Gatemen" is 6-81603

Classic Automatic Gateman

Manufacturer of model trains and accessories in O and standard gauges.

www.lionel.com

 

[Dub]

I am surprised they did not call him the Super Automatic Gateman

 

[Dub]

Another attempt at resize.

Yeah! Two 125 whistles, The relay mounts were cut off and it has no frame mounting holes.

 

[Dub]

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.

 

[Dub]

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.

 

[Bruette]

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!

 

[Dub]

Here is the unpainted version.

 

[Dub]

The cranberry paint returns.

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.

 

[Bruette]

Fantastic! What's next?

 

[Dub]

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.

 

[Bruette]

Thanks again @Dub for sharing your magnificent work. I am enjoying this!

 

[Dub]

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.

 

[Bruette]

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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Fantastic! I believe that it is a Marx Crossing Shanty #1420.

Very cool!

 

[Bruette]

Here is another manufacturers Gatemen.

Colber Automatic Gateman

Photo obtained from the internet.

 

[Dub]

The Marx was purchased in a junk box.

In checking my inventory, you reminded me of something.

 

[Dub]

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.