I was in a tinplate mood this morning, so I pulled down some of my favorite blue trains and gave them a few laps around the layout. I am extremely fond of blue things, particularly shiny blue things.
On the outer mainline, I have my latest modern tinplate acquisition, a MTH PS2 1694 electric. I've never seen many of these MTH reproductions with command control and I didn't know they came in blue and silver until I discovered this fine specimen over the summer. I picked up a set of semi-restored 601 series coaches to run it with a couple months ago.
On the inner mainline I have one of my best running MTH tinplate locomotives, the sturdy and dependable 249e. This locomotive has traction tires, smoke and everything you'd expect from a modern engine with all the looks and charm of the prewar period. I've paired it with some two-tone blue coaches from my MTH American Legacy set.
Last but not least, I have my beloved MTH Blue Streak running on the top level of the layout. This is my favorite tinplate train set and one of my prized possessions. I coveted this set for years after seeing it in the MTH catalog and was so excited to be able to order one when I got out from college and got my first real engineering position.
And of course, here's a video of all three engines chugging, whistling and honking (in the 1694's case) around the layout!
