Buy anything cool lately?

ordered a Lionel B6sb Switcher from Mr Muffin, hope to see it around the middle of October

Went by our local toy train shop that just today reopened after closing dowmn mid-March due to Covid-19 to order a couple "Snap &  Glue Magnetic Clamp Sets."  And low and behold on the counter was their last copy of the just released "Southern Railway  In Color" volume 4.

Covered the "pics art work" to keep the moderator happy!

Ron

Picked this up today, Was in Louisville for work. Another great find at the Roundhouse,  $75.00 Williams Test run only, like new in box. I just can't pass stuff like that up!   Jeff

Finally for the last Premier run, MTH did the E-8 in Erie Lackawanna. Item number 20-21363-1 Cab #820.  I have the other powered #822 on the way!

Look what I got from the latest Bowser clearance sale!

This may no longer count as "lately" (was a few months back), but I haven't seen anyone else post one, so here goes:

As we all know York didn't happen in April.  As many of us also know, for many years MTH has been doing their "York Boxcar" to commemorate the event.

I have been a member of the MTH Railroader Club since it's inception.  So I naturally called MTH to sign up for this year's O Gauge cars as I always do (normally I sign up at York).  While I was on the phone I casually asked what the story was with the April York cars (this was over a month before the announcement of MTH closing, so it was not obvious anything significant would be different, except for the fact that York did not happen).  I half assumed (at that time) that maybe MTH would have them over-stamped state-side with October info, or something like that.

So the end of the story is I was told they were available, so I added one to my MTHRRC order.  This is the car.  It is obviously different from all the recent ones with catalog covers duplicated for the graphics, since it has 40th anniversary info on it.

So what is (presumably) the final MTH York car is for a York meet that didn't happen.  That's certainly an oddity for the MTH/York history book!

-Dave

Haven't bought any tradtional size trains in quite a while but couldn't pass this up.

Its a TMCC Mikado Jr. Installed a scale coupler on the pilot, replaced the smoke resistor and added a Cruise M. Kept the 2 chuff puffer. Hardly noticeable with the tiny drivers. Original RS4. Compare with a Lionchief version today.

Pete

Wow..l am envious of your visit to the Roundhouse., with pandemic, l have not gotten there in months.

@Norton posted:

Haven't bought any tradtional size trains in quite a while but couldn't pass this up.

Its a TMCC Mikado Jr. Installed a scale coupler on the pilot, replaced the smoke resistor and added a Cruise M. Kept the 2 chuff puffer. Hardly noticeable with the tiny drivers. Original RS4. Compare with a Lionchief version today.

Pete

Pete, very nice steamer, the O rings from the stack are great.

New / old stock. A MTH Great Northern Y-1 electric. Always wanted this guy and finally have one running on the Seattle & Yakima RR.

I’ve ordered a K-Line Hudson, supposedly new in the carton from a Forum fellow in Wayne Pa. it’s coming via USPS, and it’s been over a week, was do in August 3, the postal folks say it’s in a Transit, but will get here, they say it’s do to the coronavirus. It’s insured and I’m sure it will get here, just wondering if others are having Slow shipping issues with USPS? Thank You... Happy Railroading 

leapinlarry,

  Yes, USPS has been very slow. It is very frustrating, Their tracker doesn't always update at night as usual either. kind of leaves you wondering when it just says they are in possession of your package and nothing else after a week or so. My engine arrived, but I was worried. Even contacted the seller and he assured me that he shipped it. It worked out, but I guess those things happen. First time that has happened to me.

Jeff

USPS has cut way back on overtime as they are running over budget and supposedly will run out of cash this fall.

Hi Bill T, and Postwarman, several months ago I purchased a beautiful Reading FM Williams diesel from a forum member and it came in 5 days, from the same area of Pennsylvania, Lansdale/Wayne. This time it’s much slower, but, I’m patient and feel great about the shipper and the US Post Office. We do not need to loose our great US Post offices.... Stay safe, stay healthy, Pray Continually. Thank you for giving me Hope. Happy Railroading 

@leapinlarry posted:

I’ve ordered a K-Line Hudson, supposedly new in the carton from a Forum fellow in Wayne Pa. it’s coming via USPS, and it’s been over a week, was do in August 3, the postal folks say it’s in a Transit, but will get here, they say it’s do to the coronavirus. It’s insured and I’m sure it will get here, just wondering if others are having Slow shipping issues with USPS? Thank You... Happy Railroading 

Larry,

I bought a steam engine and boxcar last week from a Forum member in Eastern Pennsylvania.  I'm in Western Pennsylvania.  He shipped them in separate boxes at the same time  The boxcar arrived in the normal 2 days, but the engine took 5 days.  I sold two engines to pay for the new items.  I shipped one yesterday and one Monday.  I'll be watching to see how long they take to get to Maryland and North Carolina.  I agree with the others that it is not surprising that USPS is slower than normal due to cut overtime and money problems. 

I'm slower than I used to be too!  

Just recently purchased the 675 on the left as the price was good and was identical to the 675 I had as a kid. The 675 on the right is an older aluminum smoke stack engine I purchased many years ago, but just replaced the pill smoke unit that fell apart with another pill smoke unit a few days ago (smokes great now). I refuse to convert these engines to liquid smoke and have a huge supply of genuine Lionel smoke pills on hand.

Thank you Mark, I’m not going to worry until late next week, then I’ll be in Panic mode. The gentleman I spoke with yesterday at my local post office said it’s in transit, not exactly sure where it was physically, but it was safe and headed our way. I’m also slowing down to, but I Praise the Lord fir giving me 1 more day. Happy Railroading 

@leapinlarry posted:

Thank you Mark, I’m not going to worry until late next week, then I’ll be in Panic mode. The gentleman I spoke with yesterday at my local post office said it’s in transit, not exactly sure where it was physically, but it was safe and headed our way. I’m also slowing down to, but I Praise the Lord for giving me 1 more day. Happy Railroading 

You're welcome, Larry.  I too praise the Lord for one more day!!

There are problems with the USPS' tracking system. I seen several instances where their system said the item was out for delivery, but they still said it was scheduled to be delivered the next day.

Ever since they revamped their tracking system (about a year ago?), their info has been less than useful.

I bought a nice rebuilt ZW the other day. It should arrive by Saturday, I can't wait to get it!

@prrhorseshoecurve posted:

Look what I got from the latest Bowser clearance sale!

 

who's having a bowser clearance sale?

@DMASSO posted:

Contrary to ad, box is marked 1/43.

Glad you posted this. I was going to get a couple of these, thinking they would be 1/50. 1/43 is a no-go.

Postwarman, Bill T, Mark B, You all nailed it, my order of the K-Line Hudson, which was mailed the between July 27-31, was due in August 3rd, is not here yet, the post office says it was shipped USPS Ground, the Cheapest way to ship, but was insured, and may take two more weeks to arrive at my home. This is coming from Wayne, Pa., and although I love the US Post Office, I think other methods of shipping would have been quicker.... I just need to have patience.... Wow...Happy Railroading 

leapinlarry,

  With rising shipping costs I guess sellers are using the cheapest option available. I can't blame them. I have been on the other end also, I sold a set of PW aluminum passenger cars to someone for their son a couple of Christmas ago, they ended up in a distribution center in Chicago that the buyer said they called "The Black Hole" they finally made it to the buyer, but it wasn't in time for Christmas morning. I felt really bad about trying to save money on shipping. At least the buyer was very understanding..Hang in there..

Jeff

Postwarman, I appreciate your thoughts, my dissatisfaction is that even the main post office here in Clarksville Tennessee could Not tell me where the package is at this time, just that’s it’s on its way. They said my tracking is as good as theirs, Now that’s not a real good response. Their computer system should be state of the art, very hi-tech. She did tell me what the cost was, $38.40 and that was the cheapest price and US Postal Ground Delivery with insurance. That’s correct. So, I’ll just have to be patient and learn how to wait. Here’s a picture of the K-Line Hudson. Thank you. Happy Railroading 

Nice looking engine Larry, I'm as impatient as you, I hate waiting, heck I've even gone to the PO to try to pick packages up when the tracking said it was there, before it was loaded for delivery,  it worked once..🙂 my wife says I'm worse than a kid at Christmas.....

Jeff 

@paulp575 posted:

Received another one of my "defense" cars - this one from MTH with another on it's way. Want to add these two to the two I already have from K-Line.

Second picture shows this one plus one of the K-Line cars.

Was hoping the new MTH cars would evenly couple to the older K-Line (third pic). Close, but not perfect. Wonder if I'll have a problem running them in a consist.

Just neeed to find a suitable engine to lead this consist.

 

Received another "Defense" passenger car today:

My collection now consists of:

"Minute Man" Heavyweight Pullman (Illuminated)  (K-Line K4400-0001)
"Defense Special" Heavyweight Passenger Observation Car (Illuminated)  (K-Line K4400-0002)
Southern Pacific 70' Madison Coach Car (Buy War Bonds – Marines)  (MTH 20-44053)
Southern Pacific 70' Madison Coach Car (Fly For Navy)  (MTH 20-44054)

Now thinking about a loco to pull these with. I've got several options so unless I see something online, probably stick with a loco I already have in my collection.

I love adding unusual items to my collection.

Just received this - Galloping Goose #7:

Auction goodies all at unbelievably low prices...

Wow, yesterday afternoon, Yes!  USPS Tracking popped up on my IPad and said 10 August Your package should arrive by 8M...... So maybe the new K-Line Hudson might Really arrive. I’m excited..... Have a great day everyone.... This has been a long 14/15 days, I guess I’m spoiled...... Pictures will follow when this Steamer arrives.... Happy Railroading.....  

FlyPlanes,

Very nice finds! I have the same engine-house that was a kit. I had to shorten mine by one section due to it's length. It is nice, but very big and fragile, I'm contemplating on trying to weather mine. Thanks for sharing.

Jeff

@Postwarman posted:

FlyPlanes,

Very nice finds! I have the same engine-house that was a kit. I had to shorten mine by one section due to it's length. It is nice, but very big and fragile, I'm contemplating on trying to weather mine. Thanks for sharing.

Jeff

Yea Jeff, it’s huge!  I didn’t realize quite how big until I got it home & tried to visualize where it could go on the layout...I may have to cut it down as well!  But for $7 how could you go wrong.  

I started the auction only wanting the 787 log loader, but you see what followed me home. 

Tom

Tom,

That was a heck of a deal, i was able to use a de-bonder to loosen the glue on mine to disassemble what I need but you have to be careful using it as not to distort the plastic. 

Good luck, 

Jeff 

Hi Guys,

Here is a Lionel 1080 diesel Santa Fe switcher I got in trade this weekend.  Basically, I traded four manual switches that I paid a total of $20 for, and lots of used O27 track.

I think that this was a 1971 or 1972 product.  The shell is plastic.

The engine was untested, but it runs well on my track in forward and reverse, extremely quiet and smooth, on both AC or DC power.  All of the lights work.   

It has a three position direction switch on top, but inside there is no E-switch, and it looks like there never was one.  So, you have to change direction by using the switch.

This may be a derivative, less expensive version of Postman's New York Central 622 shown above.

The negative with engines is that as you can see from the photo, the blue plastic is almost iridescent and opaque, creating a strong toy-like look, and the big red globe headlights and shiny silver painted horn, bell and wheel on top make it appear even more so.

I am thinking about painting it a flat red or other darker color, and adding a few decals.  But, maybe in the train world that is considered sacrilege?  Any advice?

Mannyrock

As good as that looks, I would not repaint it! I'd find another switcher shell in poor condition, paint-wise, to repaint. I'd love to find one in that condition for that price!

Rusty

Rusty,

I am a true novice in O gauge, and honestly I have no idea what it is worth.  It is in perfect condition, except that the sheet metal stairs and platforms on both ends of the engine have a few mild rust spots.  Not deep, not dark red.  I think you can see the rust on the stairs in the picture.  (The rust actually makes those pieces look more realistic.)  Any idea on value?

Mannyrock

@Mannyrock posted:

...Here is a Lionel 1080 diesel Santa Fe switcher...

 

Lionel 6-8010...Greenberg's 2020 price guide shows value as $48 (C-7 excellent condition) - $79 (C-10 mint condition). As always, that's just a guide...value ($) is in the eye of the beholder (AKA potential buyer). 

Thanks for the info Training Wheels.  

Mannyrock

Yes.

My All Nation/Varney Ten Wheeler needed a good "storage" home, so I just got this today:

Had to trim the foam a little...

Mark in Oregon