A military and space train layout...something different...pictures!

Very nice collection Alan. I don't know anyone that has a train layout in their guest bedroom. If we had the space I certainly would entertain the idea.

Now that's a PeaceKeeper Garrison. I've always wanted to modify a modern reefer to house a scale PeaceKeeper ICBM, this might have helped push me to do it. 

Alan

Nice and nostalgic!!

Oh, its all just fantastic.  The eight-year old in my is green with envy!

Alan, I also like the fact you used Super"O" track for this layout-really brings the late 50's back into focus for these items.

I'm planning a 5' X 9' Super"O" layout for the remaining conventional items I still have while the CC and scale items run on my hi-rail layout.

Nice looking layout you have there.

I am thinking of having a small area with a Saturn V Rocket model. One of my regrets is that I never saw one of those lift-off in person. 

Thanks for sharing hte pictures.

Paul

Very nice. I like the military stuff too.

Being Retired Army, you did an awesome job.

Wonderful!

Peter

WOW, never knew this side of model railroading that you harbored. Kind of a coming out party. Beautiful job with this.

WOW!!!..... I am so impressed with the number of you that appreciate this era of Lionel.  Thanks so much for taking the time to look and comment.  Please post pictures of your items and if you have incorporated them into your layout...

Alan

O my goodness. $$$$$$$$$$

Alan: Wow.....I've never seen anything like that. What to play with first? Very nice; thanks for sharing!

Alan; great looking collection. I never knew that you were into postwar army, etc. Great photos as usual.

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alan,you made my day.  I have a weakness for space, and as you know, military O gauge trains.  You have a nice collection and display.  Thank you for posting.

Steve, Lady and Tex

Wow that's really neat Alan!  The armored engine is my favorite but the entire layout is just spectacular!  

Hi Alan,

I was born in 63 and grew up with the space and military items and Marx Cape Kennedy play sets. These were the best toys and I have been collecting this era ever since. Beats computer games and sore thumbs anytime. Your layout just made my day.

All the best,

Miketg

Alan: we need to turn you loose on ISIS. 

Modelling North Korea huh?  Nice!  

But seriously.  My layout wants to discuss alliance treaties with yours.  Have your figures call mine.

Alan,

Great toy train layout. No apologies for lack of scale, just a great presentation of space and military toy trains.  Wonderful.

Ed Boyle

Check out this WWII era US Army Lionel set.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131302...e=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It has been sold, but I watched it for a while.

It's 1959 all over again!  

Perfect with Super-O

Again...thanks everyone!!  I am super impressed by the number of you that have looked and responded.  It is obvious that the military and space items bring back some neat memories. 

By the way, I have much more in boxes...like about 30 Minuteman missile cars....  I planned to have a postwar military train that would go over an uncoupling track and launch each of the missiles as the cars slowly went over the electromagnet. 

Alan

Hi Michael, it's a nice set and one of the more difficult one's to find in good shape.  I have two of the sets and did not pay anywhere close to that price.  One of my sets was new in the box with two additional Lionel Army cars at less than half the price.  The other Army locomotive was upgraded by Alex, with TMCC, RS and fan driven smoke unit.  One of my favorite engines.  But if someone is willing to pay, to each his own.

Steve, Lady and Tex

"Tanfastic," as the old ad said back in the day!  Love it!  Carry on.

When I was a kid back in the 50's I always wanted the space and military items but never got any. 

Your layout out brings me back to much happier times, thanks Alan.

Alan what's the story here first a terrific layout, then if that's not enough you are building an outdoor layout and finally this super neat layout. what do you do in your spare time????? even tho i'm a 2railer and most of my Lionel trains came with tinplate track there is something magical about super o track.

one last question what else are you hiding from us????

Alan

What a wonderful collection & layout!

Dave

Alan,

Very cool!  Great collection!

Matt

Hey Alan,

A layout in the guest bedroom, Dina and I will be visiting shortly!!!!

Alan very nicely done !!!!!!!!

Thanks,

Alex

Here is a few more military trains:

"You'll put your eye out !"

Chuck....wonderful wall of military items there my Friend!!  Weren't you one of the main contributors to a guide to these trains???

Alan

This is a great thread!  Keep those military and space pictures coming, and thanks for the memories.

Richie

Alan, As a Marine I'm pretty jealous of your collection. I've got Lionel's new Marine Corps items but havent been able to get my hands on any of the classic items. Your layout looks fantastic!