Buy anything cool lately?

That's awesome, @JerryG ! Wish I could help with the Acela but, for the record, the F59PHI looks really good in it's own right up there. Also- your layout scenery and accesories are fantastically placed and displayed! Like the switch to and the look of that New Haven operating station

JerryG posted:

Two new items:  The Amtrak F59PHI is replacing the Amtrak Acela on the overhead layout.  The Acela wasn't pulling as before, when running more than a half hour at one time.  I checked everything, lubed everything, cleaned everything.  The inside doesn't even have a spec of dust after 5 years.  The motor was trying to pull, tires weren't spinning, and a little push would get it going again, but, not for long.   Please let me know if you have any ideas.

The F59 looks and runs great, and I love those silver trucks.  You can just see the Acela, parked on my long spur.

I replaced the old, original 1950's station with this new, plug and play.  The New Haven colors and sign convinced me.  The action is cool.  I chopped the Lionel power three-prong plug, first time I've done that, because I needed to combine the wires leading to the kiosk.

If you noticed the missing pantograph, fear not, all is well.  It popped off when I was cleaning the engine.  Back now.

Did you disassemble the trucks to put the eye on the gears.  A lot going on there.  I have 2 sets and they run a lot better after red and tacky grease.

Menards billboard arrived and it looks pretty good! And worth a mention b/c I haven't seen it posted elsewhere: there's nothing preventing you from inserting the included decals with the backing still on, making replacement a 10 second job. Everything's cut-to-size and there's no watermark on the backing. To my (still pretty good) eyes, the display's only a hair dimmer. As these billboards are already plenty bright, it's hardly an issue.

Also rec'd a a bunch of Menards boxcars. As you can see, I'm an unfaithful tramp when it comes to lines.  

I have what is easily my most extravagant accessory purchase awaiting delivery (from an ORG sponsor to boot!); very excited to see & show when it arrives.

- The Other Guy

Bought this last week and put it to work right away 

Three bucks worth of Dollar Store finds, leaf chairs/table, trailer & a yard to pit them in....all except da pick-a-nick table.

That came "with" a box of yummy corndogs

Built to order trains from Lionel are still coming in, and this BNSF ES44ac finally arrived. Amazingly it worked just fine out of the box. Happy Railroading 

My son thinks it's cool, so I guess it fits here,haha.  Got this on ebay for $5 with $8 shipping "for parts not working" and it was in great shape by photos, took a $15 chance. Cleaned the wheels and removed some wiring someone did.  Its alive! Runs great and my kid was sooo excited. 

leapinlarry posted:

Built to order trains from Lionel are still coming in, and this BNSF ES44ac finally arrived.

Wow, that is gorgeous! Train and layout.

I bought an MTH Union Pacific ES44AC from a forum member and an Atlas Union Pacific GP15-1 via eBay.  The GP15-1 is missing its horn(s) and bell and has been converted from TMCC to MTH PS1.  My plan is to convert it to PS3.  It is my first UP (switcher) and GP15-1.

Larry

Received my MTH Merry Christmas Animated Caboose recently...was first ordered before Christmas of 2018, still wasn’t here for Christmas of 2019...but guaranteed now to be on the tracks for Christmas 2020! 🎅🏻🎄🚂

One of my favorite caboose types is the PRR designed N8. I already had examples of the PRR and Conrail varieties and now I've added this Penn Central version. Interesting note: the white stripe along the side represents an early PC scheme.  The white stripe was later eliminated as a cost saving measure. Yes, money really was that tight.

I purchased this little K-Line MP-15 BNSF Switcher from a seller on our OGR Forum, it is nice, also conventional and will pull my little track cleaning car around the layout. Great great pictures everyone. Have a great weekend. Happy Railroading 

One of my purchases from today, a Lionel 2025 from 1948-49.

leapinlarry posted:

I purchased this little K-Line MP-15 BNSF Switcher from a seller on our OGR Forum, it is nice, also conventional and will pull my little track cleaning car around the layout. Great great pictures everyone. Have a great weekend. Happy Railroading 

That's a great engine Larry. I have a bunch of K-line MP-15's and I love em. I will note that I've re-wired mine in series to slow them down below light speed.

Bob

Lionelpostwarfan posted:

One of my purchases from today, a Lionel 2025 from 1948-49.

Love the 2025 with the Baldwin wheels, one of my favorites.

As I'm going to start training as a Brakeman on a local tourist railroad, I actually needed to get this.

That said, I used to collect conductor uniforms back in the day. I sold them all off long ago, so it was weird getting a brand new one to actually use on a railroad.

Dropped into Legacy Station on Saturday to (only) pick up a pre-ordered MTH Railking Stone Mountain Railroad GP9 but the missus had other ideas - I guess I am truly blessed that the missus encourages me rather than the alternative!

The engine sounds and runs great - my only (slight) criticism is the green is a bit too "pea" for my taste and is a few shades off from the real deal. Still, happy with the locomotive overall!

New Woodland Scenics fence system - pretty happy with how they look and how easy they are to install. We picked up two kits, one for our station platform (seen here) and one to serve as a dog park - I still need to paint the dog park ones black:

We've been toying with the idea of a water tower in the back corner of our layout and the wife immediately located the new Woodland Scenics one on the shelf, so it came home with us as well:

And lastly, a set of LED-donning MTH Railking reefers - I had been toying with the idea of getting a set since first seeing them before the holidays but held off. Once the wife saw them all lit up, the decision was made:

mattrain posted:

New Woodland Scenics fence system ...

 

Matt, those fences look really good. I wonder if there’s a way to crimp the top rail where the hippie track jumper climbs over when she/he is getting from/to their VW Bus. 😬

- The Other Guy 

I have not purchased an HO car in 42 years, ever since my eyesight went. Believe me I looked for this car in O but no one makes it. I rode this car in December so naturally it was worth buying...

The Other Guy posted:

mattrain posted:

New Woodland Scenics fence system ...

 

Matt, those fences look really good.

Yeah, this looks better than the photo in the ads I saw recently!

I might just get some of this to place around my Army compound eventually.

Terrific acquisitions, folks--and thanks for the photos.

My latest purchase arrived from China and they are insulated fork spade connectors in a size suitable for 14-18 awg wire I'm using for my test layout.  What was "cool" is they sold for ~$.80 ea. delivered for a package of 20. 

I recently purchased a Lionel AC6000 CSX Diversity engine #5000. I wondered why its' original MSRP was so high but once I received it, I began to understand. First, it is very heavy and longer than a SD70Ace, plus it has two speakers for great sound and it has tons of intricate detail. It is one heck of a smoker and runs very smoothly 👍. The real icing on the cake was I got it for almost half off due to the dealer wanting to get rid of old stock.

I live in CSX Country and that’s a really good looking diesel. That one was on my bucket list, were there any other ones on the shelf? NS1975, Beautiful layout and thanks for posting pictures. Lionels AC6000’s have awesome sounds and are great pullers. (4 Lionel AC6000’s, Legacy controlled, Rolling Thunder). Happy Railroading 

leapinlarry posted:

I live in CSX Country and that’s a really good looking diesel. That one was on my bucket list, were there any other ones on the shelf? NS1975, Beautiful layout and thanks for posting pictures. Lionels AC6000’s have awesome sounds and are great pullers. (4 Lionel AC6000’s, Legacy controlled, Rolling Thunder). Happy Railroading 

Unfortunately, I got the last one and I kinda feel like kicking myself because they actually had both #5000 and #5001 for sale at a.great price and by the time I checked again #5001 was gone. Your layout is very impressive 👏.

Not buy per say. I traded work for this, so I guess I bought it with labor. MTH Premier Southern Pacific AC6 cab forward with PS3.

NS1975, Thank You for the information, usually I do the BTO but this time I ordered another diesel, my loss. I did pre-order the ES44ac out of the 2020 Lionel catalog. LOU1985, Wow, Beautiful cab forward Locomotive. Everyone, great pictures, enjoy your trains. Happy Railroading 

My wife got me the vista dome for my bday.  I've been wanting one for a while.

Picked up this internet order at the local Menards. The Australian Gold tanker with the free Ford panel truck. The tanker is really nice, certainly stands out in a freight consist.

Picked up  the Menards Melrose Place Station

randr posted:

Picked up  the Menards Melrose Place Station

Isn’t Melrose Place the name of the Dallas TV show spinoff?

Bryant Dunivan 111417 posted:

JerryG posted:

Two new items:  The Amtrak F59PHI is replacing the Amtrak Acela on the overhead layout.  The Acela wasn't pulling as before, when running more than a half hour at one time.  I checked everything, lubed everything, cleaned everything.  The inside doesn't even have a spec of dust after 5 years.  The motor was trying to pull, tires weren't spinning, and a little push would get it going again, but, not for long.   Please let me know if you have any ideas.

The F59 looks and runs great, and I love those silver trucks.  You can just see the Acela, parked on my long spur.

I replaced the old, original 1950's station with this new, plug and play.  The New Haven colors and sign convinced me.  The action is cool.  I chopped the Lionel power three-prong plug, first time I've done that, because I needed to combine the wires leading to the kiosk.

If you noticed the missing pantograph, fear not, all is well.  It popped off when I was cleaning the engine.  Back now.

Did you disassemble the trucks to put the eye on the gears.  A lot going on there.  I have 2 sets and they run a lot better after red and tacky grease.

 

Bryant, no, but that's probably what it is.  We've been happily playing golf, setting a new record for the earliest rounds for us.  I'll get to that Amtrak at some point.

Guys, all the new stuff looks really good.  I gotta check out that WS fencing kit.

Jerry

OOPS!

It's Melrose Park station

I've been up since 3am

I'l be glad when things get back to normal. I need to get out

Lionel Legacy KCS SD70ACE, Legacy First Responders SD60E, and Legacy C&NW Dash 9 powered and non powered units

This came in the mail the other day from menards $49.99  & freight and free panel van.

Thanks, Fun.   I've got the Melrose station on the way.  With the Red Owl truck, gonna be drilling more holes, adding even more wires under that layout section.

Jerry

Here you go.  Those lighted trucks and cars are somewhat of a pain to hide the wire!  The station is mounted below and to the right of the previous pic.   Also, this was the fastest Menard's delivery ever, and I have tons of their stuff.

Jerry

Since I’ve been going to the gym I get to watch Eric Siegel do his product videos for our review. He recently did the Atlas O Oil pump, the red bird version. I was so pleased with his observations that I had to get 1. I’ve watched many of his videos while walking for 30 minutes to 55 minutes on the treadmill.  Wow. Although my gym is closed now do to the coronavirus, now I can wire it up. Happy Railroading 

Got these in the mail today, from two different ebay sellers.

This is the Doe River gorge, near Hampton Tennessee on the ET&WNC.

Picked these guys up from my LHS last week- great fit on the O-27 part of my layout!!

MTH 6250 PRR O-27 Madison with 6 wheel trucks- NoS purchase. 

On the only part of the layout not being renovated, these 4 PRR cars are led by a Proto 2 S-2 PRR Steam Turbine

First “New MArx” Train”. The Hummer is a Kinsmart(UN letters added). Ameritowne Flag Stop Station. The Schuco Disney Monorail Transformer- if I ever acquire it(one can dream). Also a Kiusan City Services Car

Santa Fe 218 Dummy in much better condition than my current one(won via auction at auction house- same with the schuco)! And this K-line “Mainline America”(by Lemax) Logging co- Found on the back shelf behind some other items at my LHS

Also got a K-line unloading ramp- very similar to the “Mainline America” pieces”. This is from the end of my layout which is undergoing renovation. So not it’s permanent home but I’d like to incorporate it on a stub siding with the Logging Co

Ordered these from one of the last MTH catalogs. Not very often something in Buffalo Creek comes along, especially in engines. Pic...........Paul 2

Bought this r 51m recently to add to our Hogwarts Express.  Wizarding Fun.

Bought this to expand the layout 

Bought this Lionel set from the train shop I repair for.

Re-supply for current paint projects:

Paul those Alco's are very nice. A true S2 is on my list. I have a bunch of  K-line's but they don't do the engine justice.

Bob

Added a PC GG1 on sale.

Johnsgg1 posted:

Bought this Lionel set from the train shop I repair for.

John, that is about the most magnificent diesel I have ever seen.

Waited a while but worth it.

Vincent Massi posted:

Johnsgg1 posted:

Bought this Lionel set from the train shop I repair for.

John, that is about the most magnificent diesel I have ever seen.

Lionel did a very nice job on it.

These came in the mail today, made my day😁

Here’s my power for the new passenger cars.

Took a swing on a lightly pictured AF talking station and won it for $25. It showed up and isn’t to bad... missing the steps, flag, and clock should be an easy cleaner.

I've been assembling some equipment to put together a modern-ish intermodal train.  My inspiration is the BNSF Lindenwood Yard.  That yard is adjacent to I-44 here in St. Louis.  It was a Frisco yard originally.  I drive past it frequently.  There are usually dozens of engines there.  I'm not a fan of the modern orange BNSF paint scheme.  I usually see some old BN and Santa Fe engines there so that's what I'm going with.  Two new MTH engines and some used rolling stock:

MTH BNSF SD40-2 (20-21175-1)

MTH BNSF GP60M (20-20817-1)

And the only rolling stock I have thus far: MTH BN spine car set (20-95055) and MTH TTX Husky Stack (20-95282) 

Your Mth engines and cars have very nice paint and detail. Have fun with them !!!!!

.

MikeH posted:

I've been assembling some equipment to put together a modern-ish intermodal train.  My inspiration is the BNSF Lindenwood Yard.  That yard is

And the only rolling stock I have thus far: MTH BN spine car set (20-95055) and MTH TTX Husky Stack (20-95282) 

Mike, Great purchases and great photos to show them off.  Those Allied vans/containers look especially sharp with your current containers.

Tomlinson Run Railroad (a fellow intermodal fan

Thanks, there's a helpful intermodal thread here on OGR from 2016 that coincidentally got bumped today.  There is some good information there as far as pointing out the differences between MTH, Lionel, Atlas, and K-Line.  I settled on MTH really because their Premier huskys seem close to (or are?) scale.  Also, it seems like the MTH Premier intermodal stuff can be had cheaper (relative to Lionel and Atlas anyway) on the secondary market.  IOW, good balance of scale size, nice detail, and price.

Dennis Holler posted:

Took a swing on a lightly pictured AF talking station and won it for $25. It showed up and isn’t to bad... missing the steps, flag, and clock should be an easy cleaner.

 

Dennis, nice win! Is that a 45 RPM record I see lurking down there amongst the innards?

George

This came today, from Patstrains.com

Billyted posted:

Here’s my power for the new passenger cars.

Now that is pretty!!!

Woodson posted:

This came today, from Patstrains.com

Another cool product from Pat!!

Mark Boyce posted:

Woodson posted:

This came today, from Patstrains.com

Another cool product from Pat!!

Great guy to deal with too!!

Woodson posted:

Mark Boyce posted:

Woodson posted:

This came today, from Patstrains.com

Another cool product from Pat!!

Great guy to deal with too!!

Yes he is!  I liked his store.  Loads of great stuff packed in there along with a layout!  I wish he was a little closer, Wheeling is about a two-hour drive from me.

Unfortunately, about a 10 hr drive for me.. Closest is probably Legacy Station about 2 1/2 hrs...

No photos at the moment, but I received my Lionel 2363 earlier today. 1955 production with brown lettering.

MikeH posted:

I've been assembling some equipment to put together a modern-ish intermodal train.  My inspiration is the BNSF Lindenwood Yard.  That yard is adjacent to I-44 here in St. Louis.  It was a Frisco yard originally.  I drive past it frequently.  There are usually dozens of engines there.  I'm not a fan of the modern orange BNSF paint scheme.  I usually see some old BN and Santa Fe engines there so that's what I'm going with.  Two new MTH engines and some used rolling stock:

MTH BNSF SD40-2 (20-21175-1)

MTH BNSF GP60M (20-20817-1)

Both look great. I love the classic ATSF paint schemes.

GeoPeg posted:

Dennis Holler posted:

Took a swing on a lightly pictured AF talking station and won it for $25. It showed up and isn’t to bad... missing the steps, flag, and clock should be an easy cleaner.

 

Dennis, nice win! Is that a 45 RPM record I see lurking down there amongst the innards?

George

If not mistaken from what I have read it is effectively a 78.

MikeH, you have a very cheerful-looking layout.

Got some light fixtures from Evan Designs for my building kit. Coach lights for the main entrance, and goose neck's for the loading dock.

Picked up a Precision Scale oil column. 

From Pats Trains, Mail Pouch tobacco 36ft billboard reefer.

Very nice car Bill. Who makes it?

RSJB18 posted:

Very nice car Bill. Who makes it?

It is MTH Premier.   Here is the link to Pat's listing for the Mail Pouch reefer:    Mail Pouch Link 

RSJB18 posted:

Got some light fixtures from Evan Designs for my building kit. Coach lights for the main entrance, and goose neck's for the loading dock.

RSJB, Nice.  I checked out their website.  A lot of cool stuff, well organized, and things are clearly explained.   I'm sure I'll make use of the site. 

Are these the 7-19 volt lamps?  How do you plan to power them?

Jerry

JerryG posted:

RSJB18 posted:

Got some light fixtures from Evan Designs for my building kit. Coach lights for the main entrance, and goose neck's for the loading dock.

RSJB, Nice.  I checked out their website.  A lot of cool stuff, well organized, and things are clearly explained.   I'm sure I'll make use of the site. 

Are these the 7-19 volt lamps?  How do you plan to power them?

Jerry

Jerry- the kits come with a harness (pictured), that has a resistor included. The LED's are 3V rated and the resistor allows for use on higher voltages. I have several different lighting circuits on the layout. These will be on a 6V circuit so I will use the resistors. I bought their mulit-led strings that I use for Christmas lights. These are battery powered.

Bob

I picked up this Life Like HO PRR E-7 and Walther's RB 50 Refer over the last several months. And I just finished this Bowser N5 Caboose kit. 

I purchased this Postwar Lionel 128 newsstand at a really good price that I just couldn’t pass up. I already have the modern remake, but I am partial to postwar items, so here it is.

Being a fan of the NYC, I saw that @MrMuffin'sTrains had some had the NEW NYC E8s and matching passenger cars.  He also had some more military trains that I wanted.  They arrive tomorrow.  Happy Easter to me.

John

I get cool stuff all the time, but never this old. Check out my Lionel Z TrainMaster! Bought it online.

Loki is helping me test it on some old Fastrack and a K-line Plymouth Switcher set. 

Bought a pile of junker Rail-craft two bay hopper cars for repairs, along with a couple of other two rail cars.  I'm not sure on the diecast three bay hopper, might be early Walthers or possibly Alexander...  The Westbrook PRR boxcar is wood with cardstock sides and the C&NW boxcar I am not sure about.  Love these old tin/brass hoppers...

It only took me 50 plus years of collecting/running/repairing but I finally added the Holy Grail of prewar Lionel "O" to my collection.  It is perfect, like new.  I can rest easy now.

That's a beauty. Enjoy. The NYC Hudson is my favorite steamer.

I traded some scrap metal gondola loads, and two 2 bay coal loads for two K Line cabooses. One is CNJ, and the other is PARR. Both have heat damage from smoke units that over-heated. I am going to attempt to repair the melted areas, which aren't too bad.

John, Congratulations on finding that superb Hudson!!!

Dennis Holler posted:

GeoPeg posted:

Dennis Holler posted:

Took a swing on a lightly pictured AF talking station and won it for $25. It showed up and isn’t to bad... missing the steps, flag, and clock should be an easy cleaner.

 

Dennis, nice win! Is that a 45 RPM record I see lurking down there amongst the innards?

George

If not mistaken from what I have read it is effectively a 78.

Really nice find Dennis! Have you tried the record and does it work?

Former Member posted:

I found this on that one site the day before my birfday. Ive been looking for this for a year and a half. The frame is a Micheal's off the shelf. Looks nice

I purchased this print back in 2001 because it reminded me of a time just before Christmas, 1949, when my mother took my brother and me to Madison Hardware to buy our first Lionel train set, a 224 engine set.  My brother and I were just like the two boys in the picture, totally fascinated by the trains in the window.  Here is my print with custom frame and signed by Angela;

FrankRazz

Picked up this colorful MTH RK Genesis engine to go with my Surfliner RK passenger cars;

Hi Frank Razz, I can't see the photograph of your Genesis engine.

N5CJonny posted:

Dennis Holler posted:

GeoPeg posted:

Dennis Holler posted:

Took a swing on a lightly pictured AF talking station and won it for $25. It showed up and isn’t to bad... missing the steps, flag, and clock should be an easy cleaner.

 

Dennis, nice win! Is that a 45 RPM record I see lurking down there amongst the innards?

George

If not mistaken from what I have read it is effectively a 78.

Really nice find Dennis! Have you tried the record and does it work?

Haven't tried it just yet, I did clean it up some and set it aside so I could do some more layout cleaning.... Hoping to get down to the actual layout soon so I might be able to run some trains.....

Johnsgg1 posted:

It only took me 50 plus years of collecting/running/repairing but I finally added the Holy Grail of prewar Lionel "O" to my collection.  It is perfect, like new.  I can rest easy now.

John,

Please repost the photos so that they will all be able to be viewed in large format instead of thumbnails.  Doing so will be a service to the forum viewers who would like to see detailed shots of your famous locomotive.

Johnsgg1 posted:

It only took me 50 plus years of collecting/running/repairing but I finally added the Holy Grail of prewar Lionel "O" to my collection.  It is perfect, like new.  I can rest easy now.

John, it's almost cliche to say what a beautiful engine that is, but every single time I see one, I fall in love with it all over again. You managed to get a really pretty one. I wish we lived closer so I could come visit you ... and your Hudson!!! Way to go, and I hope you're enjoying it!

George

I got my ET&WNC Hopper t-shirt today from Mohawk Designs. Id suggested this shirt and he loved the idea. From suggestion email, to finished product in my hands, in six days. That guy is the best!

I managed to score this beautiful Lionel LEGACY model of the famous Union Pacific FEF-3 Northern from another forum member, and in my personal favorite scheme she was in - as no. 8444 with the silver boiler front and trim. I knew I had to complete it with a matching set of UP passenger cars, which are by MTH, and also bought from another forum member.

It makes a truly impressive train. Gotta love the whistle steam effect. I at first thought I would prefer the original LEGACY version’s whistle, but after having it in person, the new version’s whistle has grown on me a lot.

I bought another 6-19196 online, cheap and unrun. I had an idea about swapping the rear door. I bought an Empire State Express door from NL Trainworks. Was not surprised to see that it wasn’t an exact fit. After a bit of cutting with a razor saw and sanding, I have the fit I’m looking for. I have a unique NYC Empire State Express passenger set, just by swapping the observation car. I’ll probably glue some white Mylar inside the window to keep the silhouette style window motif on the rear. 

Hi,  Added two reverse loops to my S Gauge (2-rail) layout at my son's request.  I wanted automatic operation and John at Azatrax came to the rescue with 4 pairs of IR sensors, a momentary MRD8 detector and a latching relay. The sensors are mounted in the roadbed and the system works flawlessly.  Here's the temporary panel.

Tim

JohnsGG1, Congratulations On acquiring the best of the best, Lionel Hudson, with display track. I’ve see these in person as two of my friends have them, but I’ve never seen the display track.  Wow. Very nice.

CoolHand, very nice Observation cars, very nice.

Mikado 4501, Niw that’s a great looking locomotive, great fun to watch video. That’s a great sounding FEF. Very nice.  

I purchased some lights, little people, a semaphore, mostly new, from a forum member, and my dealer ABC HOBBYSHOP in Evansville Indiana, just before the Coronavirus lock down.  Happy Railroading, and Happy Easter Everyone.

Bought a new Weller soldering station at HD a while back. Un-boxed it today after cleaning off my work bench. Finally retired my 20W pencil that I bought at Radio Shack many years ago. I've wanted a station for a long time. Much safer than balancing the hot pencil on the edge of my workbench or layout.

not bought anything,but looking for a reasonable 226-E......

MTH Premier N&W Y3 Weathered. I actually bought it a few months ago, it has been languishing and waiting for me to get it running properly. A little TLC, a couple of components, a new speaker, and it's off to the races.

I just unpacked the Lionel Legacy SF “Gold Bonnet Set” PA w/ (4)  21” Passenger Cars!!  What a Gorgeous Set!  Sounds & Runs “GREAT” right out of the Box!!!  Good purchase !!

Fred 

Scored 2 items this week!  First is an MTH 2500HP Baldwin transfer diesel dummy.  These are surprisingly hard to find and my plan is to gut another MTH engine to power it up.  Just what I need, another project!

Second is the 2003 version of the NYC L2a Mohawk.  This is a gorgeous engine and I got it for a song!  My grandson has been running it non-stop for 2 days now.

Rolland

Never saw the dummy transfer diesel, I have the powered PRR one.

It is the Pennsy dummy but what I really want is the Santa Fe.  My plan is to remove the trainphone stuff and paint it in the black tiger stripe Santa Fe scheme.   But who knows, with the speed of my projects I might just come by a Santa Fe powered unit and wind up with an extra Pennsy dummy.

Rolland

More junk!!!! Yippie Well at least there is a set of 17/64th's Auel trucks in there..

Dennis Holler posted:

More junk!!!! Yippie Well at least there is a set of 17/64th's Auel trucks in there..

That's one of your characteristics I've always admired .... courage when purchasing stuff!!!

George

Lionel AF GP7 Great Northern engine with Bluetooth wanted to try the new hand controller.  I really am pleased with what can be done with the hand controller such as bells, horn and speed.  Having the hand controller, company can also run the trains kids can also use it.

I was helping a friend with an estate and he gifted me an envelope of little metal signs.  Turns out it was an almost complete set of Post (?) Cereal promotions for the late 50's.  A trip to the reuse store turned up a $5 frame and the auction site provided the one missing sign.  And not train related - at least until until I populate the layout - here is the display shelf I built for my loose Hot Wheels/Matchbox Porsches.

Christmas in April. UPS dropped these on my doorstep this morning. New additions to my auto racks. Pics.....Paul 2

A parts order from Lionel finally arrived today for an engine I purchased a month ago. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to announce that I am the owner of the best O Scale diesel that ever came out. The Lionel GE Evolution Hybrid, I've been on the hunt for one of these for 10 years now and I finally have one to call my own. I saw this come up on eBay last month as an auction and to my surprise I won it. But it needed a bit of work, which I was 100% willing to do. Two stanchions were broken on either side (replaced with brand new ones), the grill on the rear radiator fell off (so I needed to get a whole new radiator section), and the chain on the rear truck was missing (I fixed that with a 5 dollar chain I found on eBay). Now she's in mint condition!

I am glad to finally own this model, it was well worth waiting 10 years and well worth the work to get it to mint condition! All functions work perfectly by the way.

The Easter Bunny gifted me with the Melrose Park Train Station from Menards. 

Nicely made and a small footprint too. Beats eggs!

I won these off eBay, just got them today. I have two others just like them, they're AMS On30 boxcars. The problem is, the couplers are at On3 height, way higher than On30.
Naturally, they're going to need to be stripped, repainted, then relettered. It's almost a crying shame, because they each have different serial numbers.
But there's no way Rio Grande Rolling Stock is going to stay on this layout!

I also got this in the mail yesterday, my author copy. I had submitted an article about military railroads and Narrow Gauge, specifically slanted for On30. I like how it turned out.

P51....congrats on the article

Congrats Lee! 

Hi Everyone, I am looking for 5) 2036-112 complete collector plates . Anyone where I can get them

Lee, Excellent looking article!!  Congratulations!!!  Oh, the cars look great too!! 

Dennis Holler posted:

More junk!!!! Yippie Well at least there is a set of 17/64th's Auel trucks in there..

C'mon, Dennis!  Wadja pay for 'em?

Just bought this Class J.

Chessie (B&O) Bay Window Caboose by MTH

I just picked these up today. I think I got a good deal on them. Luckily no warpage that I can see.

I got this book off Amazon, two days ago. Ever since I was over in Europe back in 1988, I’ve always had an interest in Dutch railroads. The first book on the subject I've been able to find in English.

Over 30 years later, I now doubt I’ll ever set foot on Dutch soil again, even though I’d love to go back there, especially in the summer time.

At the time, I was quite unfamiliar with the country and its culture, but in a pre-internet era where I didn’t even know which books to order to read more, I went and figured it all out. Heck, I couldn’t even find myself on a map half the time I was there but it was an amazing time.

Anyway, it’ll be neat to read about this.

Pennsylvania Coal Train Set 6-31749Diecast hoppers are heavy. The Railsounds 5.0 are fantastic. It’s the nicest diesel I own. The set was factory sealed and in MINT condition, except where the USPS dropped it on the same corner of the box where the GP30 was and damaged it. I can fix it. Just a broken wind deflector on the cab window and warped railing. I get tired of having to fix everything I buy. There’s not any real nice dealers around me anymore. 

Lionel Southern sound box car. I'm pretty impressed with it.

I bought this fire tower kit. It's actually S scale but whatever. It looks very realistic. It's based off a circa 1930s 80 foot Aermotor. Looks just like ones in my area. The ladders/stairs could be more accurate but it's still nice. I bought it from Twin Whistle.

Picked up an REA van to sit behind Union Station, a 48 Ford pickup to get some beer from the brewery, and a 50 Chevrolet semi to deliver to the feed supply warehouse. 

I recently received my BTO Lionel Legacy Union Pacific #1111 "Powered By Our People" SD70AH. The paint scheme is very impressive and includes lots of details. It has prototypical lighting behind the number boards, so as to prevent matching the intensity of the headlights. Looks great paired up with Union Pacific 1943.

I purchased a Lionel SF F3 set ABBA from a member here, motored A&B unites and dummy A&B units and a bunch of spline and  container cars. I only have the SF set pictured here ABA. Well for starters as you can see I never would have fit the ABBA on my countertop! LOL And second, I actually forgot I purchased the extra B unit, Oops! I always wanted the SF F3 set to compliment my Postwar NYC F3 set which has a postwar modified dual motor B unit. So while not postwar, not even close, at last I have both sets.

Bought a CAB-1L to augment my CAB-2

The other day, I saw this listed on the White Pass website. They were on sale, so I figured they wouldn't have them for very much longer. This is the unit that ran E T & W N C locomotive numbers 10 and 14 during World War II. I'm not too keen on the digital camouflage on the back, but it's a nice hat which should wear pretty well in warm weather.

Given my interest in military railroads, it was a must have...

Being the lover of Hudson's that I am it was inevitable that eventually I would buy Lionel's version (777) at some point.  Well one came up on Ebay for $250 plus shipping that I could not pass up.  It arrived today and looks like it has never been run!  After pre maintenance checks and lubrication I put it on the track for break in running. 

Here is a picture of my oldest grandson running it.  The whistle is indeed as great as i have been told!

Rolland

You truly got a great engine for $250.00 I think it’s the best pullmor motored hudson ever made. 

Just got the 4-car MTH Madison passenger car set! I had the starter set with 3 of these cars and the 2-8-0 (PS-2), but had to sell it about 10 years ago...

I figured these would be a good fit for the atlas O industrial rail 4-4-2 I have. Well, these cars are a bit bigger (and heavier) than I remember... they’re a bit too much for the Atlantic to handle... guess I’ll have to start thinking about a K4 or GG1...

Bought a Atlas Jersey Central coach & a combine car for my future CNJ short train to be pulled by one of the CNJ Alcos I have.  Cars are really well done with nice detail.  Thks Mr Muffin !

Just got this billboard from Menards. Will look great on my layout once I complete getting everything in place.

Got this 2-pack of Lionel Frisco 86' Hi-cube Boxcars from Nassau Hobby's, so far they perform great. Yes I know Frisco doesn't exist anymore, but I think these still look great behind any modern loco in my collection. The scheme really stands out from all the rest of the rolling stock that I have, and well, the fact that they are so much bigger than almost every scale piece of rolling stock that has ever been made.

I am most likely not gonna get anymore of these cars, since they already take up a ton of space in my storage room. I was considering getting 2 Lionel scale Autoracks, but after seeing how much space these take up. I don't think I will be buying those any time soon. Don't get me wrong, I still really like these cars, I just can't buy anymore as of right now.

My New MTH Extended Vision Caboose.