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Great additions to everyone’s collections!

After the furnace fiasco yesterday, my day had some joy added to it when a Menards box was delivered.

Earlier in the week Menards released their new Sinclair tanker and I snagged one up just in time since these sold out faster than the M&Ms caboose. Great looking car!

Next up is a Lifesavers tanker. Yes this is my second one but last weekend I learned that Menards had 2 releases and the first release had silver trucks compared to the new one with black trucks. So I grabbed one since the inventory count was getting low. There’s currently only 10 left! Another great looking car!

Last up is a Burlington Northern covered hopper. This hopper was on my list and the inventory was getting really low with only 2 left so I had to add it to my order. Menards still says there’s 1 remaining so don’t hesitate!

I'm not getting a Visionline anything for a while........ if ever.

@Darrell posted:

I'm not getting a Visionline anything for a while........ if ever.

You've firmly cemented your place in the 48 club for the foreseeable future. Wise choice! One indoor hobby and one to enjoy the view.

@Richizzle07 posted:

Great additions to everyone’s collections!

After the furnace fiasco yesterday, my day had some joy added to it when a Menards box was delivered.

Earlier in the week Menards released their new Sinclair tanker and I snagged one up just in time since these sold out faster than the M&Ms caboose. Great looking car!

Next up is a Lifesavers tanker. Yes this is my second one but last weekend I learned that Menards had 2 releases and the first release had silver trucks compared to the new one with black trucks. So I grabbed one since the inventory count was getting low. There’s currently only 10 left! Another great looking car!

Last up is a Burlington Northern covered hopper. This hopper was on my list and the inventory was getting really low with only 2 left so I had to add it to my order. Menards still says there’s 1 remaining so don’t hesitate!

I may have repaint one of my present tank cars, love the Dino

@Guttersnipe posted:

I may have repaint one of my present tank cars, love the Dino

Get one on ebay. $35 with free shipping.

There ain't no better people than four legged ones

@PRRick posted:

Get one on ebay. $35 with free shipping.

Writting the check now

@Apples55 posted:

Unbeknownst to me, I actually ordered one of these beauties from the fine folks (read “bad influences”) at METCA. Once again, they have done a fabulous job. Overall, the car is beautiful… nice sharp graphics and those red trucks!!! And the added details, especially on one end, are amazing, if rather delicate.

They did take awhile to get produced. After seeing it in person I had to go back for a second one!

@Dave Nichols posted:

Tim Mac, has that Space Force diesel just been released or is that from another production run? Thanks Dave

Mine was the in the 1st run pre-order, just came in. They have started a 2nd run at Legacy Station due to demand.

3 more MTH boxcars came in Saturday. After purchasing my first 2 MTH pieces of rolling stock, I ordered another 3 from Mr. Muffin’s trains. So far I’m impressed with the build quality.

I got this from a fellow OGR member.  It had never been opened.  It's a Lionel 27658 Pennsylvania Power & Light Work Caboose.  I got it to go with my Lionel 29832 Chessie Crane Car with TMCC.  I couldn't find a Chessie work caboose I could afford, so I may be doing some painting/decaling if I get really, really bored, but since the crane and caboose are mainly black, the difference isn't all that noticeable.

If you note in the picture, I installed an LED light inside the caboose.  I had to swap out the standard truck for one with a collector.

@Darrell posted:

I'm not getting a Visionline anything for a while........ if ever.

Looks pretty darn nice Darrell .  A fun time coming up for you outdoors.  Just be safe and keep the shiny side up.       I had to sell mine in 2017 because of the bum hip.  With this new titanium hip I might get back on one again,bright color MTH switcher........bright color Hayabusa.....................maybe I had to sell it since it didn't have an MTH or Lionel marking on it.

Dallas a Hayabusa!  You do everything "All the way!"

My Granddaughters fiancé got this from a friend that picked it up at the curb. It’s got lights and sound and one truck runs the other one needs help. It appears to be mechanically ok. I have to take the shell off.

I’m thinking of turning it into one of these.

The C&D is leasing the old Conrail secondary that runs from Redbank to south of Lakewood NJ. The track is about a mile from my home. I happened to see this on the Freehold secondary as I was passing by.

let the challenge be with you

@coach joe posted:

Dallas a Hayabusa!  You do everything "All the way!"

Geeez Joe thanks.

When I was 69  ,brother # 2 was 68 and brother # 3 was 63  ( two Hayabusas and a 1200 Bandit ),  we stopped at Java Center NY for a lunch break . One nice guy ( about 35 ) had to give up riding to take care of the wife and kids.    His remark ( I guess because of all our white hair  ) ........" you guys are an inspiration "   

I wonder what he would think about my new hobby .😁        Take care Joe.

@pennsyfan posted:

My Granddaughters fiancé got this from a friend that picked it up at the curb. It’s got lights and sound and one truck runs the other one needs help. It appears to be mechanically ok. I have to take the shell off.

Good grief  Bob........I'll have to give up my engine buying venues and start taking walks along the street.

@pennsyfan posted:

My Granddaughters fiancé got this from a friend that picked it up at the curb. It’s got lights and sound and one truck runs the other one needs help. It appears to be mechanically ok. I have to take the shell off.

I’m thinking of turning it into one of these.

The C&D is leasing the old Conrail secondary that runs from Redbank to south of Lakewood NJ. The track is about a mile from my home. I happened to see this on the Freehold secondary as I was passing by.

That's a great find.

Some guys have all the luck.....😉

@Dallas Joseph posted:

Geeez Joe thanks.

When I was 69  ,brother # 2 was 68 and brother # 3 was 63  ( two Hayabusas and a 1200 Bandit ),  we stopped at Java Center NY for a lunch break . One nice guy ( about 35 ) had to give up riding to take care of the wife and kids.    His remark ( I guess because of all our white hair  ) ........" you guys are an inspiration "   

I wonder what he would think about my new hobby .😁        Take care Joe.

Still inspirational!

@Dallas Joseph posted:

Good grief  Bob........I'll have to give up my engine buying venues and start taking walks along the street.

Isn't it about time for another fish fry?

It's ALWAYS time for another Fish Fry

Picked up my Nassau Lionel Operating Engineer's 2022 Club Car today!

Bob

@RSJB18 posted:

Picked up my Nassau Lionel Operating Engineer's 2022 Club Car today!

Bob

Really nice model Bob.

Congrats,

John

@RSJB18 posted:

Picked up my Nassau Lionel Operating Engineer's 2022 Club Car today!

Bob

Bob, that is a cool little, yet mighty caboose, I really like it! It's very detailed and wood siding is just awesome old school. Hmmm, maybe one day there will be one of those in a western railroad to go on my layout. Thanks for sharing it with us all! Happy Railroading.

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

Bob, that is a cool little, yet mighty caboose, I really like it! It's very detailed and wood siding is just awesome old school. Hmmm, maybe one day there will be one of those in a western railroad to go on my layout. Thanks for sharing it with us all! Happy Railroading.

Well now that we know Lionel can make them....you just need to find a club or dealer in your area as awesome as NLOE....

Bob

@Walter Anderson posted:

That's a great find.

Some guys have all the luck.....😉

The repairs will be a project. I started a separate posting to keep track of my progress.

https://ogrforum.com/...c/173175223039705504

Sooo, these were new purchase\project for my MPC Southern Crescent loco.

First thing I did was buy the MTH Crescent limited passenger cars. I just think they look good. Not a fan of the mpc version. (Sorry mpc loyalist)

Then, I beefed up the engine by adding a diecast rear truck. The plastic one..no thanks.

Next, I changed the frame on the tender to accommodate diecast 6 wheel trucks. Just looks more muscular. Again , plastic little trucks.. no thanks.

Finally I found a sound of steam board with whistle  all thanks to @ZWPOWER13!

Now I can enjoy a refreshed, but classic engine hauling passengers around town.

@Donnie Kennedy posted:

Sooo, these were new purchase\project for my MPC Southern Crescent loco.

First thing I did was buy the MTH Crescent limited passenger cars. I just think they look good. Not a fan of the mpc version. (Sorry mpc loyalist)

Then, I beefed up the engine by adding a diecast rear truck. The plastic one..no thanks.

Next, I changed the frame on the tender to accommodate diecast 6 wheel trucks. Just looks more muscular. Again , plastic little trucks.. no thanks.

Finally I found a sound of steam board with whistle  all thanks to @ZWPOWER13!

Now I can enjoy a refreshed, but classic engine hauling passengers around town.

Glad I was able to help!

@coach joe posted:

Still inspirational!

Thanks Joe.  I guess the young guy thought that when your hair turned white a guy is supposed to just keep a rocking chair warm.

@ZWPOWER13 posted:

Glad I was able to help!

One of my favorite, of all time is the southern PS4, had pictures of the one at the Smithsonian, and my computer died just after i Loaded them in.  If you can get around to it. would love to see the whole locomotive

@coach joe posted:

Still inspirational!

Far out

@coach joe posted:

Isn't it about time for another fish fry?

@Guttersnipe posted:

It's ALWAYS time for another Fish Fry

FISH FRY at Force Pa. at St. Joseph Church guys.

First time I was able to get to one since the surgery.  It was great of Judy to suggest we go up the hill afterwards to see if Charlie could throw an engine on the test track for us againsince he had recovered from his  surgery ...............well it seems I still have no backbone to resist temtation.

RK  Imperial ps3 Pennsy Turbine.    I've thought about the Imperial version way in the back of my mind for awhile.  Didn't know if I could get along without the chug ,chug chugging.      Well no reason for my fears .......she IS one sweet runner.  ( I've been doing the shrimp selection now Joe )

This purchase was a little out of my budget range, but I have nobody to blame but myself for the, "Gotta have that on my layout feeling"! I was influenced by certain members here, mainly leapinlarry who has this set too, and Eric Seigel (Eric's Trians) that reviewed the set not to long ago. Anyway it arrived last night via UPS at around 9:30PM! That poor UPS guy was on his 12th hour of deliveries, he looked exhausted! I gave him a to go cup of coffee for the effort, he was most appreciative!

Here's the unboxing and on the layout photos, plus a runnin' light video. I haven't added a locomotive to the fleet in a long time, so I'm jazzed!

Excuse the messy shop bench in my garage during unboxing, I'm gonna have to do something about the mess this weekend.

Arrived very well packaged in a Lionel bulk Fastrack box.

Two Lionel boxes inside:

Outer shipping boxed removed reveals the blue and orange classic Lionel boxes. How exciting! LoL

Okay, let's take them into the train room and crack them open! Oh yeah, like a kid at Christmas!

On the track.: Lionel SF Yellow Bonnet AA set catalog 2233810 and Super Bass B Unit 2233819.

Runnin' light.

Next video, when I find the time, will be pulling the Chief passenger train. Soon I hope!

Happy Railroading.

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

I was influenced by certain members here, mainly leapinlarry who has this set too, and Eric Seigel (Eric's Trians) that reviewed the set not to long ago. Anyway it arrived last night via UPS at around 9:30PM!

Two Lionel boxes inside:

Outer shipping boxed removed reveals the blue and orange classic Lionel boxes. How exciting! LoL

Okay, let's take them into the train room and crack them open! Oh yeah, like a kid at Christmas!

On the track.: Lionel SF Yellow Bonnet AA set catalog 2233810 and Super Bass B Unit 2233819.

Runnin' light.

Next video, when I find the time, will be pulling the Chief passenger train. Soon I hope!

Happy Railroading.

See what happens.

You watch Eric or read what Larry says. Then the money just jumps outa yer pocket......😁

Nice touch the engineer hanging out

Looking foreword to the full consist, even with the suicide jockey Engineer

@Dallas Joseph posted:

FISH FRY at Force Pa. at St. Joseph Church guys.

First time I was able to get to one since the surgery.  It was great of Judy to suggest we go up the hill afterwards to see if Charlie could throw an engine on the test track for us againsince he had recovered from his  surgery ...............well it seems I still have no backbone to resist temtation.

RK  Imperial ps3 Pennsy Turbine.    I've thought about the Imperial version way in the back of my mind for awhile.  Didn't know if I could get along without the chug ,chug chugging.      Well no reason for my fears .......she IS one sweet runner. ( I've been doing the shrimp selection now Joe )

OMG Gorgeous. Some of us aren't into sound effects. Though.  My sound effects are usually some 1930's big band on the stereo.  Pardon me Boys, but is that the Chattanooga Chu Chu, or Ellington 's A Train

@Walter Anderson posted:

See what happens.

You watch Eric or read what Larry says. Then the money just jumps outa yer pocket......😁

Nice touch the engineer hanging out

Yeah Walter, what's up with that anyway!! LoL That's okay, I'm not complaining!

Dallas you get shrimp and a train and Judy gets a night out.  Win, win, win.

@MTN posted:

Haven't bought anything cool lately, but will be selling all sorts of great O gauge (and N scale) goodies for you to buy and proudly display here at the Evansville Model Train sale at the National Guard Armory in Evansville, Indiana Saturday April 8, 2023:

https://www.facebook.com/EvansvilleModelTrainSale/

I'll have locomotives, rollling stock and accessories from Lionel, MTH, Williams, K-Line, American Flyer, Marx, Atlas (O and N scale), Kadee/Micro-Trains, Athearn, Minitrix, Arnold Rapido, Model Power, Intermountain (I've probably missed some), and good ol' junk to wade through!

From L.A> it's a long long way to St. Louie, Sorry Evensville, but I hope you good luck

@WesternPacific2217 posted:

Yeah Walter, what's up with that anyway!! LoL That's okay, I'm not complaining!

In my case it doesn't need any help