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This is a ghost "Chatham" coach; a LIONEL 15" aluminum car that was part of LIONEL's anniversary set, 6-31712 that featured scale PA's and seven passenger cars with interiors, diaphragms, sprung trucks, etc.  Very nice passenger cars circa 2000.

This one was assembled from parts purchased from N. Lima Train Works (body shell, interior, and frame) and LIONEL (trucks, underframe detail, and various nuts, washers, etc.).  Since this photo, the two vista domes (Plainfield and Westfield) and diner have been assembled.  That leaves the observation car, baggage, and combo car to be assembled.  Photos of the group will be posted when completed.

After  assembly:

Lionel UP Chatham

The only difference between these and those sold in 2000 is these are assembled in the USA.

"Chatham" as received from NLTW:

NLTW Jan 29 9

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Yesterday I lucked into a monster margin buy at the local train shop.

A preamble first.  About two three years ago started designing a modular layout system that we could take to local shows and event.  My criteria was relatively large sections built in lite weight construction with MTH RealTrax.  RealTrax since nickel silver rails (will not rust).  I already had complete plus circles of O-82 and O-72, switches O-72 and various pieces of solid rail track.  Did not want to mix the old and new track since the roadbed is 10-shades different.  Came up with two similar variations but needed many 30-inch sections.  Found a source for solid rail track.  But then 6 of my O-Gauge guys passed away.  I was diagnosed something bad and something worst and something really possibly catastrophic.  And then the "China" COVID virus hit.  So was not about spending 5 or 6 hundred dollars on track.  I have been looking at my plans and wishing.

Well last week went into the local train shop for a 3 1/2-inch new form RealTrax section to lay down O-54 carpet rental loop to run my "new" 4-6-6T engine and consist.  The guy running the place right now asked if I wanted some solid 30-inch track.  I passed not want to make the investment.  I stopped in there yesterday just to see what he had and wanted for it.  Noe he approached me asking if at all interested.  I asked how much???   He said $20.00 for the original box of 20-pcs.  And also said $5.00 for a box of 5-pcs plus two pcs of Gargrave and  a Lionel long section of O-27.  $25.00 plus tax was a no brainer.  LUKED OUT!!!

Ron

I just bought a used Weaver Gold Edition brass B&O P7d Pacific, “The Cincinattian”.

I have really wanted to own a Weaver brass steam engine for some time, this is my first one. I wanted the “Cincinattian” most of all.

I am very happy the right deal came my way.

Very excited.

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Jon @Mill City - yes Parson's Trading Post was one set; the other set I acquired in a gift shop downtown Wisconsin Dells.  Couldn't remember where, so I tried Parson's and got one there!  I'm planning a Civil War era Christmas layout for my father-in-law, so some extra wagons and horses are helpful.

My guess would be Uptown Trading Post...

Uptown Trading Post - Wisconsin Dells - Artistic Neon Lights on Waymarking.com

And just a couple doors to the west...

Wisconsin Dells | miss pior | Flickr

you can...

Pin on Neon

A once beautiful building before it got wis-delled...

Electric Theatre in Wisconsin Dells, WI - Cinema Treasures

Hope you made time to visit the lovingly recreated (1989) station. The original fell victim to a 1982 derailment

Wisconsin Dells train station photo - Ambrose photos at pbase.com

The interim station...

Amtrak Winter Depot - Sand Bar [WI Dells WI) | After the old… | Flickr

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Went a bit crazy adding to my rolling stock - all K-Line - most are die cast. Found several Milwaukee Road cars and CB&Q, Pennsy, Clinchfield cars for a future coal drag. The Milwaukee Road caboose is nicely detailed and smokes well - good thing there is an off switch. The NW J is something I've had for a while but had not run.

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Went a bit crazy adding to my rolling stock - all K-Line - most are die cast. Found several Milwaukee Road cars and CB&Q, Pennsy, Clinchfield cars for a future coal drag. The Milwaukee Road caboose is nicely detailed and smokes well - good thing there is an off switch. The NW J is something I've had for a while but had not run.

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Who's the maker of that J? Looks nice.

breezinup  -  The " J "  is an MTH RailKing 30-1286-1.  I bought it "new" a couple of years ago - being new to this hobby - I had no idea it was from 2003. I never considered someone would sell something 16 years old as new (lesson learned) - it had never been run so I suppose it really was new. It is a PS2 and runs great. Very nice looking engine and tender. First time out of the box and run since I bought it. Of course I had torn apart my layout several times in that short time when I decided I "needed" 072 curves instead of 042. 

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