Here is a model of the MG that I had in the '70's. I would live to buy another but I don't think my body can still bend in a way to get in and out of it.
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Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
Wow, I love that Willys Aero model!
This is one of those things that will sometimes make me wish I modelled the postwar era, as I'm a fan of anything Willys (which, contrary to popular belief, was pronounced, "Willis," and not, "Willies") ever produced*. I've always been a fan of the Willys Aero, even though I've never seen one in person.
Not a fan of all the current hot rod pre-war car conversions, though...
* I have a 1944 Willys MB 'Jeep' in the garage
P51! and LIONELSKI, Thanks very much for your very nice comments'. It is always nice after spending time working on a project and then posting, and the next day receiving positive accolades from the very talented fellow O gaugers on this forum. Of course this is a thread for car and truck lovers as well as trains.
The Aeros series in 52 was the Eagle through 54, in 55 the introduced the Bermuda hoping to save their line of medium sized cars. The Bermuda came with 115 HP six and 4 speed hydramatic tranny standard. It was a consortium of the many labels out that year. it had features of the Hudson Jet, Caddy tail lights in Pontiac type rear fenders and front end that looked like a Mercury. Was a great perky economical automobile. Problem was too many other similar ones out there with greater name recognition. Shame really it didn't get a better chance, as it was a very well made dependable car'.... Take a look on the net, you'll be surprised what collectors are paying for these when one can be found'.... I sure wish I had one'...
Patrick. My friend you are too kind
John. that MG looks great always like that car
Lee. How about drop us a few more pics of your willys keep on your layout
jgtrh62 posted:Picked up my first Bowser 53' 1:48 trailer ever, I really like.
Thanks for posting love that color and it's a Mack
Here's another old Revell White that I have I made into a REA Railway Express Agency
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Hi Guys
Yes I know its 04:00 in the morning here but I cannot sleep.
I have a mixture of 1:43 and 1:50 cars, some I bought from Amazon here in the UK the 1:50 scale come from china and have lights built in, I modified one of these and painted (badly) and turned it into a police car, by adding a flashing red/blue 3mm led. ( not shown) I also have a couple of woodland scenics cars, A truck and a police car this has a red light on the roof. Again I have not added these to my photos yet
I am still in the process of adding a few more yet, but being limited on space?????
I hope you like the pics? sorry if I have duplicated any but I am old and now tired.
Happy railroading
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Hi Guys
It's now 8:00 in the morning and I didn't get much sleep so sitting here with a cuppa, and thinking about this subject, we seem to forget that trains need goods and passengers, although from what I have seen on here, none of you guys seem to fit in this category 😀 however I do get in my head, how do people get to their destinations, and where are they going after? Is there a back story to your transport? I have as I said have a few cars and a bus, so what's going on in your scenery? I have an open topped car with young girls, one sitting on the back, a crate of booze in the car being pulled over by the police, they are holding up the traffic, the farmer needs to get his produce to market, office workers now late for work,etc. I have shown this video on another section on here, but it does illustrate the back story, I hope.
Happy modelling and I hope you guys sleep better than me.
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Lionel man UK posted:Hi Guys
Happy railroading
Hi Lionel man UK,
I hope you can get in some serious napping today. I especially enjoyed your bus bound for Niagara Falls and the Lynde fork lift scene.
In case you haven't come across it, there's a post on this forum devoted to "little people" doing all kinds of fun things on their layouts :-). And, for moving goods, you can't beat Trumptrain's Team Track Tuesday posts.
I for one only have a carpet layout, which presently is taken up. But my cars and people were always knee deep in what the locals call "shag grass". Talk about traffic jams and stalled deliveries! 
Tomlinson Run Railroad
trumptrain posted:
Patrick,
Your trucks are fabulous but so is that Packard boxcar! I don't think I've seen it in your layout before but it is perfect for this thread.
TRRR
I really like the trucks I could do with one of those.
Ideally do not have the space, btw. I have replaced the station with a diner, which I modified sometime ago, and it has the right footprint now due to the increase in curve from 060 to 072. I will post a video later when I have had a nap, and my meds.
Happy railroading
lionel UK. I started this thread for vehicles only so it wouldn't interfere with the main stream of trains that's why you don't see many train subjects here. Keep posting your vehicles the don't have to stay on your layout just to post here snap a shot on the layout and put it away if you choose. BTW I like that tear drop camper
Patrick. thanks as always to help keep this post alive I agree with the rest your trucks and that boxcar looks great keep posting
trumptrain posted:
Trumptrain,
That is some great layout work and cool models of old trucks
lee drennen posted:
Here's another old Revell White that I have I made into a REA Railway Express Agency
Lee, thanks for posting this pic.
Funny how it brought up a memory that I forgot I had.
In the late 50's I remember my Dad pulling up (the one and only time he did this) in front of our apartment in a truck much like this. He let me and my friends in the cab. I was very proud of him.
I understand about the vehicles and not the trains, it really is great to see the "other side" of the tracks so to speak. I did take a few more photos that I will post later.
Since putting in the 072 track I had to abandon the camper trailer park and substitute a station instead. So more cars will be added soon. I sometimes feel it's less about trains and more about the scenery and vehicles etc.
Anyway thanks for the postings and photographs.
Happy railroading.
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trumptrain posted:
Patrick, I really like this Packard box car'..Never saw one of these before... Is this your production'... It is an excellent car'...
Hi
I really like your fork truck and the crossing across the rail, I have a job making mine look realistic but I guess its only me who sees it.
I only wish I had all that room. Still I can dream.......
Happy modelling and thanks for sharing
Ernie
Essex UK
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trumptrain posted:
Great work as always. Even though I assume this didn't exist in real life, I love the Packard boxcar!
John. What a great story thanks for posting it. My dad once told me my grandpa almost bought a White 3000 one time but it had a Diesel engine
Erine. that's what we're about here the other side of the tracks thanks for posting
Patrick did you add the body to the 1950 Chevy? It looks like the old Ertl tractor cab,
coach joe posted:Patrick did you add the body to the 1950 Chevy? It looks like the old Ertl tractor cab,
Coach Joe - I actually bought the 1950 Chevy truck ( assuming the one shown with the Packard boxcar ) from a vendor at a small train show in Arbutus Maryland some years ago. Other than the paint job, I don't think the model itself was ever customized. I have another 1950 truck by Lionel that looks identical except for the paint job.
John, Tomlinson Run, Lee Drennen , P51, Quarter Gauger: Thanks for you kind words about my post with the Packard Show Stopper boxcar. The boxcar is a Weaver product. Weaver evidently made these Packard boxcars in mass at one time. I picked mine up of E bay for about $10.00 a few years ago. Weaver also made these kinds of boxcar cars in bearing the names of other auto manufacturer's names too including Studebaker and I think ... Tucker.
Patrick, I'll have to keep an eye out on the bay to see if I can find these cars. I love the old label ads on refers, especially the automobile ads'... 
Thanks Patrick for the info on that RR car
Here is a 1950 Ford Pennsylvania State Police car, a 1953 Chevy garbage truck ( which I weathered ), Tucker Torpedo in showroom, old Ford stake body truck, and a VW pickup truck. My apology if any of these pics are repeats. 
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Thanks guys for all your post this week I really enjoyed it
You are welcome Lee'. It's a great thread to be part of'.. and everyone makes terrific contributions... and we all get along well, and respect each others work'...
Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
Yes you are so right QG48 there’s a bunch of great people on this thread and very respectable I really appreciate it. I hope to get some new pics and Trucks done soon I have a couple White 3000 trucks just about done. Once again thanks to all of you
Quarter Gauger 48 posted:
I finally got a chance to do some modeling'. I can't believe it was back in April, when we were discussing the 1955 Willys Aero Bermuda'.. I had to build a small diorama to show case this little beauty. I must say this is the best detailed die cast model I have, I think the detailing is second to none and as good if not better than Franklin Mint, Brooklyn, Match Box Classics, etc. The glass is the best I've seen. They detailed the vent window locks, and dash board features. I am very impressed with this company, Esval Models. the one I have is 215 of 250,limited edition. Also first time I paid $100.00 plus for a 1:43 die cast car. I will admit the quality is worth it. The Bermuda is the most desired collectable classic car of all the Willys , as it was produced only one year. They sold for just under $2,000.00 in 1955. Today if you are lucky to find one, fully restored, it will run well over 200K..
Let's take a ride in the country'..
Quarter Gauger 48, That is one heck of a model! Simply a work of art and your photos are excellent. Enjoy!
Hi guys
Until I saw this thread, I didn't realise it was okay to mix 1/43 with 1/50 cars, (sorry you guys say automobile) I have a mixture to. I managed to find some pre-lighted cars on Amazon, I painted one to look like a police car.
Kelp up the great works and even better photo's and thank you for sharing.
Ernie Essex UK
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Erine
I love that police car you did a great job! I don’t know if you know this or not but but your 1/43 vehicles in the back of your layout and your 1/48-1/50 in the front so they won’t look out of place if done right they will look the same scale.
Ford low side dump truck receives a load of lumber.
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Nice Trumptrain,
Looks like the lumber used with Lionel's 264 Fork lift lumber loader. Was that accessory used somewhere in this lumber transfer process?
One of the best working accessories in both the postwar and LTI versions
Nice-looking depot, CoolHand. Did you make it or did Lionel sell them like that?
Lionelski posted:Nice Trumptrain,
Looks like the lumber used with Lionel's 264 Fork lift lumber loader. Was that accessory used somewhere in this lumber transfer process?
One of the best working accessories in both the postwar and LTI versions
Thanks John! Actually the lumber is balsa wood. I do have the Lionel Moe and Joe automatic lumber car and the lumber pieces for that are very similar to the ones I used in the scene. I never owned the lumber loader only the barrel loader. I've always heard the Lionel lumber loader was a great accessory though.
Scrap yard & equipment at NJ Hirailers.
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CoolHand. Thanks for posting very nice looking freight docks.
Ron. Great looking vehicles really like that police car
Paul. Nice looking salvage yard and I like that old IH Transtar
