Afternoon guys, picked this up from Forum member FarmerJohn! This thing is a beauty and heaver then one would think, but it runs great and sounds outstanding! Thanks Johnny!
The 844 looks great on your layout, Mike!!!!
@mike g. posted:Afternoon guys, picked this up from Forum member FarmerJohn! This thing is a beauty and heaver then one would think, but it runs great and sounds outstanding! Thanks Johnny!
Very nice Mike. Let's see a video of her in action.
Bob
@RSJB18 posted:
I read this quickly, missing that it was a repost and thought, Man, how did Bob get that beast to run on o27 curves, LOL! Nice engine, Mike. Enjoy!
Thanks guys, I am not great at videos, but I will do my best to get one for you in the next half hour!
It runs great, Mike! It sure looks good on your nice wide curves!
@mike g. posted:Hi Bob, Here you go! Sorry I forgot to turn the smoke on!
Beautiful engine Mike. I’m sure you will really enjoy running it. But I can tell you from long experience... steam is definitely the slipperiest of slopes 
@Mark Boyce posted:It runs great, Mike! It sure looks good on your nice wide curves!
Thanks Mark, I really love the engine! But here is some advice to guys and gals building their layouts. When building think about the biggest engine you might even think about buying while building and not just building it for the engines you have already! I had to remove part of the tunnel porthole coming out of a curve because of the long overhang. I am lucky enough that everything else along my 072 curves has plenty of room to prevent hitting with the overhang.
@Apples55 posted:Beautiful engine Mike. I’m sure you will really enjoy running it. But I can tell you from long experience... steam is definitely the slipperiest of slopes
Maybe so Paul, but if so it is going to have to wait for a while as I have to save up for the rest of my needed MTH Scale Trak if I can find it! LOL
Mike, yes, I should have squeezed 072 curves onto my layout, although it would have been two semicircles with short straights in between.
Paul is right about the slippery slope. I have 8 steam engines and would like a couple more.
@Mark Boyce posted:Mike, yes, I should have squeezed 072 curves onto my layout, although it would have been two semicircles with short straights in between.
Paul is right about the slippery slope. I have 8 steam engines and would like a couple more.
I’d be more than happy to recommend a couple of small steamers that would easily pass through your pike, Mark 
@Mark Boyce posted:Mike, yes, I should have squeezed 072 curves onto my layout, although it would have been two semicircles with short straights in between.
Paul is right about the slippery slope. I have 8 steam engines and would like a couple more.
As a general rule of thumb, when you get to 20 or further and the local railroad wants to lease your locomotives, you've gone a tad too far! 
Tom
@Apples55 posted:I’d be more than happy to recommend a couple of small steamers that would easily pass through your pike, Mark
I’m sure you would be happy to help out, Paul! 😄
@PRR8976 posted:As a general rule of thumb, when you get to 20 or further and the local railroad wants to lease your locomotives, you've gone a tad too far!
Tom
Well, I do just have 20 total, Tom! So I should be expecting a call from the Buffalo and Pittsburgh shop down in the holluh at any time. 😄
Mike,
Great job on the videos. I enjoyed seeing more of your layout and I'm always on the lookout for new ideas. I like what you did with the raised city. I'm thinking of doing something similar but have a lot less real estate.
John
@PRR8976 posted:As a general rule of thumb, when you get to 20 or further and the local railroad wants to lease your locomotives, you've gone a tad too far!
Tom
Well, Tom... looks like I’m totally beyond hope!!! I just checked my LCS App inventory and it looks like I have (TMCC and Legacy):
24 Steamers (I do actually plan on selling 2 old CCII engines in the near future - Oh the horror!!!)
3 Diesel Switchers
5 Electrics
41 Diesels
1 Acela
and a Partridge In a Pear Tree 
@Apples55 posted:Well, Tom... looks like I’m totally beyond hope!!! I just checked my LCS App inventory and it looks like I have (TMCC and Legacy):
24 Steamers (I do actually plan on selling 2 old CCII engines in the near future - Oh the horror!!!)
3 Diesel Switchers
5 Electrics
41 Diesels
1 Acela
and a Partridge In a Pear Tree
And the problem is?????? I see nothing wrong here.
@mike g. the videos look great!
@Apples55 posted:Well, Tom... looks like I’m totally beyond hope!!! I just checked my LCS App inventory and it looks like I have (TMCC and Legacy):
24 Steamers (I do actually plan on selling 2 old CCII engines in the near future - Oh the horror!!!)
3 Diesel Switchers
5 Electrics
41 Diesels
1 Acela
and a Partridge In a Pear Tree
Paul, please educate an old hillbilly. What are CCII steamers, a railroad I don’t know of???
@Mark Boyce posted:Paul, please educate an old hillbilly. What are CCII steamers, a railroad I don’t know of???
Mea Culpa, Mark... that’s the abbreviation for the Lionel Century Club II.
@RSJB18 posted:And the problem is?????? I see nothing wrong here.
Problem??? Who mentioned a problem??? 🤣🤣🤣
Well, after years of looking, I finally purchased something I've been wanting for years. I picked up this beauty of a 736 Saturday, for 120. I also picked up a 242, a 635 ( which had a crack in the screw hole, as common, but I repaired it as soon as I got it home, and unless you look closer you'd never notice it,) and a 634 body, as well as a modern search light car.
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Thanks for the nice comments, guys!
CA John, I got the idea from ScoutingDad. You don't need a lot of property, just make it what you want it to be and have fun!
I stopped by Roundhouse South while I was visiting family over Thanksgiving. While there I found this LOTS Burlington Zephyr Double Sheeted Box Car. One sharp car!
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Got my crimp tool for the JST connectors. Just in time too. I just ordered the ERR boards from GRJ for my F3's.
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Picked up this PS3 RF&P Imperial Berkshire at the VTCA Holiday Show. It was the first train event I've been to in two years, had a great time meeting the River City 3 Railers and seeing their club in operation.
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An MTH Alaskan Sea Otters Aquarium Car, this is the 4th aquarium car I've owned and unsurprisingly they're extremely popular at train shows. Since my club's big 7 week greenhouse show is coming up I figured it would be a good addition to my fleet.
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Patrick B. Great car. Nice find.
Don
From trainz, happy customer as usual
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Yes 3 way cool items. Check out the thread on your best picture for best/highly detailed items or however it is worded.
@GeoPeg posted:Is that a Berk pulling those PRR Heavyweights?
It's an old 681 turbine
Steve, I thought this was a post delivery photo and you already got your hands on this one.
Mike G nice videos of a great looking engine. It looks great on your layout. You've done a great job on the design. Is that a new plane on your runway?
Kent, my foray into this hobby all started with a 242 with a whistling tender, that ws our childhood train around the Christmas Tree.
My wife and I went back to Lawn-guy-land for Thanksgiving with the kids. I got a chance to visit Trainland and Nassau Hobby.
I left $300 at Trainland.
Even though I've already got a PRR WbB 44 tonner I couldn't leave the CN version there for $129. I became aware of the Wings of Angels cars looking for Air Force items since my daughter was in the USAF, when I saw Jessie, my daughter's name, on this one it had to come home too. Especially since it was $10-$15 less than prices for WOA cars on eBay. The other three items will be put to good use also.
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My trip to Nassau Hobby was not as fruitful as usual but did yield the following;
and a packet of 3-5mm blinking red LEDs from Miniatronics for an ongoing project. I usually score some rolling stock at Nassau Hobby but nothing screamed, "Take me home!", this time.
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A quick photo of way cool!
been wanting an original 192 for a L O N G time.
my Christmas present to myself.
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@Leroof posted:
A quick photo of way cool!been wanting an original 192 for a L O N G time.
my Christmas present to myself.
Definitely a cool item. I love watching the guys moving inside and the weather vane spin. My friend Jack has this on his post war layout.
@PRRick posted:From trainz, happy customer as usual
In use:
That through switch on the left comes to a rather abrupt end! Yikes! LoL
@WesternPacific2217 posted:That through switch on the left comes to a rather abrupt end! Yikes! LoL
That might be for the engine with the FLUX CAPACITOR Scott !?! .......the DeLorean required1.21 gigawatts of power to get to the 88 mph to initiate TIME TRAVEL...........don't know what a locomotive would need though 🤔 .
@WesternPacific2217 posted:That through switch on the left comes to a rather abrupt end! Yikes! LoL
The switch to nowhere! No reversing allowed 😉
I bought some tickets for a family train ride, does that fit into this thread?
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@Leroof posted:
A quick photo of way cool!been wanting an original 192 for a L O N G time.
my Christmas present to myself.
Nice colors Pierre. I have the newer maroon and grey version. Those two guys never get tired of running in circles.....
Nice score Pierre! Have you powered it up yet? Are the guys walking or running around in that tower?
PRRick, "I bought some tickets for a family train ride, does that fit into this thread?", most definitely!
I finally found the Weaver 2nd run (with green window tints and grey trucks) Erie Lackawanna coach/sleeper add-on set that I had posted in the Wanted To Buy section of the forum for the past 2 years or so. This was like hen's teeth/a needle in the haystack to find and I was able to get an offer accepted within 5 hours of it being listed with no bids. Thank you LarryW for giving me the head's up.
Here is the link below
RSJB18 & coach Joe.
I once saw one of these 192 control towers without two railroad workers in the tower. There was a blonde vixen and a gorilla chasing her! Lol.
I won’t alter mine. the speed of the chase depends on the juice applied!
anyway I am am happy. Thx.
Guys...that through switch that PRRick showed is for the Marklin..."Flying Hamburger" 
Don
@coach joe posted:Nice score Pierre! Have you powered it up yet? Are the guys walking or running around in that tower?
PRRick, "I bought some tickets for a family train ride, does that fit into this thread?", most definitely!
That is a very nice 192. I have one of the remakes that has the vibrator action. No where near as cool as yours.
After a little light research I found that the 192 tower was possibly based on an air observance or air-force tower.
the same Lionel 192 structure is shared with the Lionel 196 radar tower. And in my postwar child’s mind I thought the radar tower was made to look out for flying saucers! I must have been Space and military brain washed!
Aflyer, thx The original 192 and 196 are on a vibratory platform as well. Good vibrations…
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I am not really a postwar Lionel purist but having this cool 192 really feeds my postwar lust.
Not lately but about a year ago, I finally found a Southern SW7 #1100 from Nicholas Smith Trains. Lion Chief Plus. The only thing I have a gripe about is the cab lighting, it goes out when the train is in motion. Guess I’m used to my postwar engines that stay lit.
I bought a K Line Amtrak Surfliner car set, MTH Metrolink F40 and the Bombardier cars, MTH Railking F40 and Railking Phase 3 Amfleet Cars.
Went to the Hamburg train meet this morning. Checking out the tables, seen quite few Lionel 671's, 681's, and 2020 turbine w/ original tenders which I already have, then I came to a screeching halt when I noticed a 682 w/ 2046W-50 tender which I don't have. When I left the meet my wallet was lighter and that 682 w/tender, along with a ZW275 and a 1033 transformers were in my possession. Some empty tables, wasn't crowded, but over all it was a good meet.
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Good catch on the 682 really like the extra link. Plus two great transformers.
Nice on the 682, don't see them terribly often in good shape. I was going to shoot up from Hershey with my 5 year old son but decided not to. He has the attention span of a typical 5 year old boy. 2 hours on the road for 45 minutes at the meet didn't make sense, haha.
Some Walmart purchases and a Hallmark ornament.
The plan for The Mystery Machine is to be put on a SuperStreets Chassis. I believe it is big enough. I will build the rocket, Saturn 1?, out of this LEGO kit to include in my Cape Not Canaveral Air Force Base/Rocket Launch complex.
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I didn't purchase it but still fits in this tread, birthday present from my wife - Lionel Hobby Shop! I was able to make room on my Christmas layout table but it is tight. My son and I are already planning how we now have to expand that table!
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@ArtsModelTrains posted:I didn't purchase it but still fits in this tread, birthday present from my wife - Lionel Hobby Shop! I was able to make room on my Christmas layout table but it is tight. My son and I are already planning how we now have to expand that table!
I have the dept 56 Lionel shop on my around the tree layout and hope to have space for one of these on my future layout. That is an awesome building!
@Csxcellent posted:I have the dept 56 Lionel shop on my around the tree layout and hope to have space for one of these on my future layout. That is an awesome building!
yeah I decided against a Christmas layout around the tree or temporary layout, I built a second layout under my original table that is a permanent Christmas layout. This picture is before I put out the new Hobby Shop.
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Got this Saturday from my LHS....
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@Fridge56Vet that's an awesome P-2!! I love when I'm able to pick up a train to which I have geographical and/or personal ties- such as in your case. Makes it that much better! Not only that, but what a beautiful model- I love that the paint scheme and lettering is so simple but the loco itself screams "look at me". Awesome loco!
@IRON HORSE love those pieces of premier midwestern rolling stock! As someone who just got into the midwest and west coast RRs and modeling them, I have a much greater appreciation and knowledge of those road names now than I would've 6 months ago. Awesome Haul!
Some things that I got over Thanksgiving that arrived last week:
Popped up online late one night and didn't hesitate after 7+ months of searching- Lionel Amtrak NPCU. What an awesome non-powered unit- while I've enjoyed running it in pair mode with my powered Lionel Legacy F40Phs, I like running it even more with different locos in a later paint scheme
Never thought I'd actually be posting this one since I was 99% sure I was going to return it- K-line 21" Superliner II Sleeper in Amtrak Phase IV livery. It was advertised as "3 rail" but came as 2 rail, which had me rather ticked because it was kinda pricey. But, after some research and the good fortune of having appropriate extra trucks, I converted it back to 3 rail and it works fine!
Closer shot
Some freight rolling stock: Conrail is such a versatile road name geographically, and I also love Conrail from when I was a kid. Atlas O Trainman Conrail flat with load and Lionel Conrail 3 bay open hopper(with NYC patch denoting CSX ownership)
Atlas O Burlington Northern 53' Evans DD boxcar and Lionel Union Pacific "patched" SP merger boxcar with auto frames. The UP is lacking a bit in certain details but I really like "merger" locos and rolling stock with "patches" or "overstepped" features.- IMO it does a good job in that regards
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@Leroof always loved that tower! I'm gonna assume it works?? Awesome pick-up and happy you were able to get something for which you've been searching so long!
@coach joe great haul!! Love all those items- the Woodland scenics figures look great, I'm not a WbB fan but I do like their 44-tonners and that's a heckuva deal you got on that one! Love that it's a CN version. Best pick-up is that WOA boxcar with "Jessie" on it! please tell your daughter thank you for her service!
Great buys everyone! I sure would like to have a lot of that stuff but due to lack of size of layout and light wallet I will live with what I have right now!
@ArtsModelTrains, just wondering what size is your Christmas layout? I would love to build one over the summer for next year!
I got 4 more picnic tables a grill for my park, 6 trees and a handy O Scale ruler to check sizes.
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Looking great Dave! I would love to hang out at that park! Got a question for you, where did you get that O 1/48 Scale Feet ruler?
@joe krasko that's some beautiful tin ya got! The 254E was the first prewar locomotive that I ever purchased(although mine is the more common olive green)- you got yours with the box, no less- that's awesome! Does it run well and does the e-unit work? Looks to be in great shape! Congrats on a great pick-up!!
@Dave Ripp. That park scene you have is exquisite! Nice Woodland Scenics chainlink fence- love that by itself but the b-ball court, the playground and rides, the chimnea(where'd you get that?!?)- all flows really well. I mean, I love your neighborhood in general !! That entire neighborhood is extremely well put together! The houses and spacing, sidewalks with steps, fence between the residential area and the tracks- that is so cool. That's a great ruler you got yourself, as well. I have an o scale ruler but it also has markings for N, HO and S. The S-scale part is handy when trying to decide if a certain item is "more S" or "more O" but I'd like to have a dedicated ruler like the one you have.
Thanks Mike and Steve, I got the grill-chimnea and the O Scale ruler from the same seller on eBay. I only bought the ruler because I wanted the grill and like combined shipping but I love it. I can now get a quick measurement of trees, buildings and figuers. If you search O Scale grill or Scale Ruler For Modelers in O Scale (1/48) you can find them.
@mike g. posted:Great buys everyone! I sure would like to have a lot of that stuff but due to lack of size of layout and light wallet I will live with what I have right now!
@ArtsModelTrains, just wondering what size is your Christmas layout? I would love to build one over the summer for next year!
My layout is 4 x 6, I have it on a frame of 2 x 4s resting just a few inches off the ground under my 4 x 12 upper layout. I have a fastrack polar express loop on the outside and O27 tube track on my inside loop. Hard to see it in the picture but that is my father's Lionel 2026 steam engine, his first, on that inner loop. It is 71 years old and running strong.
My plan is to expand this to run the full length under the upper level in the future, just have to work out the track plan.
Thank you Dave, I just ordered a ruler.
@Dave Ripp. posted:
I got 4 more picnic tables a grill for my park, 6 trees and a handy O Scale ruler to check sizes.
Dave , that 1/48 scale feet ruler is one of those more significant things to come up on the forum .
Thanks for sharing.
No photos right now but I managed to track down one of the Lionel Junction 0-4-0 tank engines on The Bay. The plan with it is to replace the MTH trolley chassis that currently is powering my Lego/O gauge hybrid train, which is starting to struggle a bit. I should be able to hide all of the electronics in the engine's cab and if I need to modify some things, well, it's Lego, so it should be easy (famous last words).
@Dave Ripp. posted:I got 4 more picnic tables a grill for my park, 6 trees and a handy O Scale ruler to check sizes.
Hi Dave, I really like that brick BBQ, that was a great find! Just confirming, I think you posted that the playground equipment was from Arttista? As always, great work and thanks for sharing your layout with us!
For those who are, um, er, cheap! I found a website called printablerulers.net. There you can download printable files (*.pdf) of rulers. Select the modeling option and O Scaler or whatever scale you would like. I printed at 100% and it is a little bit off, especially after 8 scale feet, but not much. I am going to play with the percentage to get closer. I think I will print on matte photo paper to have a flexible ruler. I may mount one on a piece of balsa for a rigid ruler. I am not one to stress to much about scale, close is good enough. But I do see the usefulness of it. Attached is a picture of the printout. 
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I finally found the hen's teeth/needle in a haystack Weaver 2nd run (grey trucks with green window strips) Erie Lackawanna coach/sleeper add-on set I've been looking for the last 3 years. I got a text from my friend Larry from the forum within a half hour from when they were listed on EBay this past weekend. There was a make offer option so I submitted an offer hoping it would be entertained before anyone placed an opening bid on it. I left my desktop PC on with the speakers turned up and my Outlook email open. I was woken up to an incoming Email blip at 3:30 AM from the seller with counter offer which I accepted. I thought I was never going to find these! They arrived today in mint condition with the foam pieces underneath each truck, styrofoam pieces on each end of the cars in the box, and inside the plastic bags. The green window tints look great in a dark room and I prefer them over the silhouettes on my earlier run of Weaver EL passenger cars.
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Some of you may remember a recent popular thread asking if we made “impulsive purchases of model trains”, and you may also remember my emphatic denial of such abhorrent behavior. I am sure you will be shocked to learn, I lied... forgive me Forumites for I have sinned... Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa!!! I did not pre-order these, but, when I saw them, I just couldn’t resist. The fact that they are D&H didn’t help 
They are quite sharp and the “plating” is rather nice.
When I get a chance in the next day or two I’ll have to pull down my TMCC PA’s as well as my two sets of D&H passenger cars. Having those two sets of cars did help me resist splurging on more 21” passenger cars, so I guess there is some hope for me!!!
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No hope!
@Apples55 posted:Some of you may remember a recent popular thread asking if we made “impulsive purchases of model trains”, and you may also remember my emphatic denial of such abhorrent behavior. I am sure you will be shocked to learn, I lied... forgive me Forumites for I have sinned... Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa!!! I did not pre-order these, but, when I saw them, I just couldn’t resist. The fact that they are D&H didn’t help
When I get a chance in the next day or two I’ll have to pull down my TMCC PA’s as well as my two sets of D&H passenger cars. Having those two sets of cars did help me resist splurging on more 21” passenger cars, so I guess there is some hope for me!!!
Are you kidding - You have to buy the cars! They will match the PAs perfectly.
Just picked up an MTH CNW SD24. CNW had SD18's which are basically SD24's minus turbo charging. I'm tempted to modify it, but for now I'll let it ride.
@coach joe posted:No hope!
Wow, Joe... and my old boss used to call ME the resident cynic!!! And you should know better - the state of hopelessness is the great UNSPOKEN truth
@DETROIT posted:Are you kidding - You have to buy the cars! They will match the PAs perfectly.
Well, another bad influence is heard from Even with a 14’ x 16’ layout and O-72 and O-84 curves, the 21” cars are a bit much (I have a few sets... Alaska, LIRR, 2 different PRR, NH). I do have two sets of D&H passenger cars - a set of Lionel 15” aluminum cars and a set of MTH 17” (I believe) ABS cars. I think I can resist... for now...
I had to give you a poke. The PAs are totally beautiful and I know you will really enjoy them over the years to come, Good Buy!!!
@Apples55 posted:Some of you may remember a recent popular thread asking if we made “impulsive purchases of model trains”, and you may also remember my emphatic denial of such abhorrent behavior. I am sure you will be shocked to learn, I lied... forgive me Forumites for I have sinned... Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa!!!
Plated D&H PA's...you never stood a chance @Apples55!
@Apples55 posted:Some of you may remember a recent popular thread asking if we made “impulsive purchases of model trains”, and you may also remember my emphatic denial of such abhorrent behavior. I am sure you will be shocked to learn, I lied... forgive me Forumites for I have sinned... Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa!!! I did not pre-order these, but, when I saw them, I just couldn’t resist. The fact that they are D&H didn’t help
When I get a chance in the next day or two I’ll have to pull down my TMCC PA’s as well as my two sets of D&H passenger cars. Having those two sets of cars did help me resist splurging on more 21” passenger cars, so I guess there is some hope for me!!!
Paul ......because of your " Mea Maxima Culpa " your Penance shall be boxing up the D&H PAs and sending them to my address FREE of ALL COST .
Really great looking units Paul. 👍
Just received the D&RG Ski Train - 21” passenger cars. They are beautiful and the colors match the Legacy F3 ABA set from 2011. These are my first plastic Lionel passenger cars and I am impressed.
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@Apples55 posted:Some of you may remember a recent popular thread asking if we made “impulsive purchases of model trains”, and you may also remember my emphatic denial of such abhorrent behavior. I am sure you will be shocked to learn, I lied... forgive me Forumites for I have sinned... Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa!!! I did not pre-order these, but, when I saw them, I just couldn’t resist. The fact that they are D&H didn’t help
When I get a chance in the next day or two I’ll have to pull down my TMCC PA’s as well as my two sets of D&H passenger cars. Having those two sets of cars did help me resist splurging on more 21” passenger cars, so I guess there is some hope for me!!!
Mr. Pot......may I introduce you to Mr. Kettle.........
Very nice Paul. Let's see the whole set in action.
@Dallas Joseph posted:Paul ......because of your " Mea Maxima Culpa " your Penance shall be boxing up the D&H PAs and sending them to my address FREE of ALL COST .
Really great looking units Paul. 👍
Wow, Father Dallas... with that harsh of a Penance, I’d think you’d at least pick up the shipping. I guess I can forget any Absolution
@RSJB18 posted:Mr. Pot......may I introduce you to Mr. Kettle.........
Very nice Paul. Let's see the whole set in action.
Dear Mr. Kettle... when your D&H’s get on the rails, THEN you can call me Pot Today was taken up with buying a Christmas Tree, so hopefully I’ll get back to the basement tomorrow and get both D&H trains up and running.
Currently residing in my dorm till I have a chance to take it home tomorrow, an ETS set. This thing has been sitting in the window of a hobby store near my college for the past several months and I finally decided to pick it up. It came with a few pieces of 2 rail track but the engine is set up for 3 rail operation and has a lionel coupler, which poses a bit of a problem as the cars all have ETS couplers which work together in theory but they're set lower... That covered flatcar has a "sticky" one which is promising
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@Apples55 posted:Wow, Father Dallas... with that harsh of a Penance, I’d think you’d at least pick up the shipping. I guess I can forget any Absolution
Paul , the ABSOLUTION comes with the arrival here of the PAs. I WILL have a COLLECTION taken up for half the SHIPPING ..........we are after all ....not perfect. 😔
Certainly easy to see the temptation on those units Paul.
Now nothing as nice as plated PAs but here goes. New from Trainz,
and from Walmart a 1/36 53 Chevy and a 1/40 VW Samba van. I think they're closer to 1/43 and will work fine.
Gotta stay out of the toy isles at Walmart! I must resist! Sound familiar?
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@Dallas Joseph posted:Paul , the ABSOLUTION comes with the arrival here of the PAs. I WILL have a COLLECTION taken up for half the SHIPPING ..........we are after all ....not perfect. 😔
Certainly easy to see the temptation on those units Paul.
Sorry, Padre... as the video below show, the PA’s are just too fine to consider for trading as penance... I think I’ll have to seek forgiveness in a different Parish 
@coach joe posted:" I think I can resist... for now..." Hope springs eternal, keep fighting.
"Plated D&H PA's...you never stood a chance @Apples55!", sounds like absolution without any penance to me! Could even be stretched into permission to buy the 21" cars.
Joe;
Get behind me you bad influence... Looks like I will have to continue my descent down the slippery slope without absolution... I like the look of the 15” and 18” cars I currently own...
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Paul, I concur those two D&H passenger consists look great just as they are. I think one has to have very large curves and really long straightaways for the 21" cars to look good.
Two of the new bay window cabooses from Lionel came in…the flashing marker on the rear can be turned off via a switch on the bottom.
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Woody, those two bay window cabooses are really neat, esp the NYC one with the Aero Train picture. Are they new out of LIonel's current catalog?
Don
@Don McErlean posted:Woody, those two bay window cabooses are really neat, esp the NYC one with the Aero Train picture. Are they new out of LIonel's current catalog?
Don
They were out of the 2020v2 catalog, but they took quite a while to ship! Just arrived at dealers in the past week or two. Should be able to find them now!
Woody. Thanks for the information
Don
Got my Skyline Chili box car (MTH 30-71064) in the mail today!
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Skyline Chilli : Wow brings back memories of our 20 years in Ohio. Let me know...is it a "1 Way, 2Way or 3 Way " boxcar 
Great car Monon...best wishes
Don
@Don McErlean posted:Skyline Chilli : Wow brings back memories of our 20 years in Ohio. Let me know...is it a "1 Way, 2Way or 3 Way " boxcar
Great car Monon...best wishes
Don
I live in Indianapolis, but used to go down to Cincinnati all the time many years ago. I think I had Skyline more than any of the others, but I remember really liking Gold Star and Camp Washington.
I prefer my box cars 1-way because I don't think cheese, onions, and beans really work well when running trains, but that's my own personal preference. 😛 To each their own! LOL
Thanks, Don!
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I bought a prewar Lionel set #234. This includes #258 engine, 257 tender, two #529 pullmans, #530 observation, and a #068 crossing sign. The engine will need new wheels. It comes with all boxes and set box. I can't wait. Wish I had a working layout about now.
Bill 
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Bill : what a great find ! I have the Pullmans and the observation in the correct color scheme (as is yours) but have not been able to close on a 258 engine for some time. The box is an added plus for sure.
Don
I too, Just received the Lionel Legacy PA AA Delaware and Hudson Set with Passenger Cars and Station Sounds Car. Beautiful Paint and Detail! Very nice Set. Full Video Link Below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLQ6V7_IHe0
John
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@Odenville Bill posted:SCORE
I bought a prewar Lionel set #234. This includes #258 engine, 257 tender, two #529 pullmans, #530 observation, and a #068 crossing sign. The engine will need new wheels. It comes with all boxes and set box. I can't wait. Wish I had a working layout about now.
Bill
Love the artwork on these old set boxes. Great find Bill.
@jnadpa posted:
I too, Just received the Lionel Legacy PA AA Delaware and Hudson Set with Passenger Cars and Station Sounds Car. Beautiful Paint and Detail! Very nice Set. Full Video Link Below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLQ6V7_IHe0
John
Very nice set. I like your layout too.
Bob
Bought these two animated rides for the Amusement Park section of our club's traveling layout.
From Boscov's; easily the best prices and received in 3 days with free shipping.
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@Pingman posted:Bought these two animated rides for the Amusement Park section of our club's traveling layout.
From Boscov's; easily the best prices and received in 3 days with free shipping.
Are these close to being O scale Carl ?
I'll let you know.
But for our purposes, they match up well with the other four Lemax amusement park rides we have, and the joy the kids show when pushing the buttons and seeing them move, light up, and play sounds obliterates any concerns for scale.
I got this Williams FEC GP9 at a very good price and converted it to TMCC and weathered it a bit, I really like the look of the GP9's.
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@coach joe posted:Paul, I concur those two D&H passenger consists look great just as they are. I think one has to have very large curves and really long straightaways for the 21" cars to look good.
You’re right, Joe. I’m pretty good on the curves (minimum O-72), but it’s the straightaways that I lack - even at my layout size of 14’x16’. For the 21” cars that I’ve purchased, I tend to just get 2 or 4 car sets. With the D&H set, the engines are 39” long, and if you add the 4-car set of passenger cars, that adds app. 84”, so you have a ten foot train!!! As with so many here-abouts, I wish I had more space 
@Apples55 posted:You’re right, Joe. I’m pretty good on the curves (minimum O-72), but it’s the straightaways that I lack - even at my layout size of 14’x16’. For the 21” cars that I’ve purchased, I tend to just get 2 or 4 car sets. With the D&H set, the engines are 39” long, and if you add the 4-car set of passenger cars, that adds app. 84”, so you have a ten foot train!!! As with so many here-abouts, I wish I had more space
Paul, I would venture to say that no matter how disciplined a person is in purchasing engines and cars that 'fit their space', something will come along that will seem too large. I just purchased a 4-car set of 18" NYC 20th Century Limited cars to go with the K-Line Hudson that is now at Pat "Harmonyards" for an upgrade. I had two of the cars sitting on an 054 mainline curve from when I unboxed them and was checking the lighting. I wanted to run a test train around the mainline, so I picked the cars up by hand and moved them to the curved passing siding. I couldn't get all the wheels on the track. Then I remembered my passing tracks have 042 curves thinking the biggest thing that would ever be on them would be H9 Consolidations. Well, the 20th Century Limited will be running the mainline and all others will have to go to the siding, so it won't matter. My layout is 11'x8'
These came in the mail today, building an outer loop for two postwar engines, using the plan from Oct 2007 CTT. Inner loop, sidings will utilize two Lionchief engines. Might have to see if one of the drawf signals can be changed from red to yellow and have a flashing relay. Don’t want to hack them up, expect the bulbs are soldered in.
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Grabbed a full Vista Dome
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Ending buying the ZW from Hennings Trains and love it. I also got a Lionel Rocket launcher for my layout since I do so much work with Redstone Arsenal why not add a rocket to the layout.
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@BAMBAMMorris posted:Ending buying the ZW from Hennings Trains and love it. I also got a Lionel Rocket launcher for my layout since I do so much work with Redstone Arsenal why not add a rocket to the layout.
BAMBAM, the ZW looks great! I had Hennings refurbish my ZW adding surge suppression for the electronics in modern trains. Very nice job! Good idea adding the rocket launcher!
@Leroof posted:
A quick photo of way cool!been wanting an original 192 for a L O N G time.
my Christmas present to myself.
Thanks, Leroof, you just reminded me that I also have one of these, and have the perfect spot to put it on my layout expansion to oversee all of the construction and activity.
Got to crack the whip and get that expansion done before Christmas! Time is money! LOL.
Will set it up and post photo/video later.
Arnold
Picked up the Williams 70-ton locomotive, Trainworld had them for $159.99. Obviously, these didn't sell as fast as Williams thought they might.
Got it in the morning, and by afternoon it was full command control, I used the ERR Cruise Commander Lite and the Gas Powered motorized unit ERR RailSounds Commander. I also gave it better headlights and a command controlled cab light. Sadly, electrocouplers weren't in the cards, the oddball coupler mounts make that a very difficult task. I did it with identical couplers on the Williams 44-ton locomotive and decided I'd never do that again!
Here's the command version pulling a few tank cars on it's maiden run.
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@gunrunnerjohn posted:Picked up the Williams 70-ton locomotive, Trainworld had them for $159.99. Obviously, these didn't sell as fast as Williams thought they might.
Got it in the morning, and by afternoon it was full command control, I used the ERR Cruise Commander Lite and the Gas Powered motorized unit ERR RailSounds Commander. I also gave it better headlights and a command controlled cab light. Sadly, electrocouplers weren't in the cards, the oddball coupler mounts make that a very difficult task. I did it with identical couplers on the Williams 44-ton locomotive and decided I'd never do that again!
Here's the command version pulling a few tank cars on it's maiden run.
Looks great, John. Thank you for the tip; I won’t try putting electrocouplers on my Williams 44-ton when I put in ERR
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Picked up the Williams 70-ton locomotive, Trainworld had them for $159.99. Obviously, these didn't sell as fast as Williams thought they might.
Got it in the morning, and by afternoon it was full command control, I used the ERR Cruise Commander Lite and the Gas Powered motorized unit ERR RailSounds Commander. I also gave it better headlights and a command controlled cab light. Sadly, electrocouplers weren't in the cards, the oddball coupler mounts make that a very difficult task. I did it with identical couplers on the Williams 44-ton locomotive and decided I'd never do that again!
Here's the command version pulling a few tank cars on it's maiden run.
Nice John. Great price.
Will the couplers operate with the Lionel or MTH electromagnet track sections ? 🤔
@Mark Boyce posted:Looks great, John. Thank you for the tip; I won’t try putting electrocouplers on my Williams 44-ton when I put in ERR
Good plan, it is a royal PITA. You can read about it here.
Williams 44-Ton Upgrade with ERR CC-Lite, Sound, & Electrocouplers
@Dallas Joseph posted:Nice John. Great price.
Will the couplers operate with the Lionel or MTH electromagnet track sections ? 🤔
Yep, I left the stock couplers on it.
I also picked up the Williams 70 ton Rutland diesel. I got it yesterday. Regrettably, nothing else jumped out at me at Trainland so I came home with just the one engine.
I have a ERR mini commander and sound set that I was going to put in a Kline Boxcab but I may follow John's lead and do this one first. It's a nice looking engine with decent detailing. As John said, metal hand rails would have been an improvement.
Here's the maiden voyage (with Williams sound). It would have been nice if they added a cap to hold the sound when changing direction.
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@RSJB18 posted:I have a ERR mini commander and sound set that I was going to put in a Kline Boxcab but I may follow John's lead and do this one first. It's a nice looking engine with decent detailing. As John said, metal hand rails would have been an improvement.
A big clue about removing the handrails for disassembly. The little square pads at the bottom have some sort of glue on them. After breaking one handrail, I figured that out. What I did for the rest of them was to take my flush cutting wire cutters and gently squeeze around the base right on the chassis until the glue broke free. That allows you to remove the handrails much easier, hopefully without damage. Only the bases are glued, the ends of the rails stuck into the plastic shell are not glued, those just gently pull out.
That's a good deal on the 70 tonner. I was in Trainland just before Thanksgiving and that deal wasn't yet available but I did snag the CN 44 tonner I posted previously for $129. I wish this one was available at that time.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Good plan, it is a royal PITA. You can read about it here.
Williams 44-Ton Upgrade with ERR CC-Lite, Sound, & Electrocouplers
Yep, I left the stock couplers on it.
Thank you for the link, John! I don’t remember seeing this back six years ago. I bought the 44-ton with the idea of repainting it to match a photograph I have of the unit that was at the power station I worked at too many years ago. I wouldn’t feel as bad messing up the bargain basement Williams than I would messing up the more expensive MTH 🤪
Bob, the Rutland engine really looks great!
@gunrunnerjohn posted:A big clue about removing the handrails for disassembly. The little square pads at the bottom have some sort of glue on them. After breaking one handrail, I figured that out. What I did for the rest of them was to take my flush cutting wire cutters and gently squeeze around the base right on the chassis until the glue broke free. That allows you to remove the handrails much easier, hopefully without damage. Only the bases are glued, the ends of the rails stuck into the plastic shell are not glued, those just gently pull out.
Thanks for the tip John. I already broke one rail on my 44 ton, I wasn't too eager to fiddle with these even though they are thicker. I have a nice pair of flush diagonals that will do the job.
@coach joe posted:That's a good deal on the 70 tonner. I was in Trainland just before Thanksgiving and that deal wasn't yet available but I did snag the CN 44 tonner I posted previously for $129. I this one was available at that time.
I saw the sale a few weeks ago and was on the fence because I don't model any of the road names. Then I looked up the Rutland and found a winner. Yes- the inventory in the store was a little low. They had one of the new Lionel LC 0-6-0 tanks in the case but I want the Brooklyn Eastern model and they didn't have it. The shop was busy which was nice to see.
I have a LIRR RS-1 w/ PS3 on pre-order so I will be back there soon I hope.
@Mark Boyce posted:Bob, the Rutland engine really looks great!
Thanks Mark. After buying their 44 tonner I figured the 70 would be of equal quality. I can't justify $400 + for the PS3 models, even thought they look great.
Bob
@RSJB18 posted:Thanks Mark. After buying their 44 tonner I figured the 70 would be of equal quality. I can't justify $400 + for the PS3 models, even thought they look great.
The MTH 44-ton locomotive is great... except...
It has a major issue over almost any kind of switch! It's been written about here before, it appears it's actually connectivity through the wheels and not a problem with center track pickups. I haven't spent the time to stick some wipers on the wheels to see if that solves it's problem, right now it's a shelf queen.
@coach joe posted:That's a good deal on the 70 tonner. I was in Trainland just before Thanksgiving and that deal wasn't yet available but I did snag the CN 44 tonner I posted previously for $129. I this one was available at that time.
Sounds like some good deals at Trainland .
How much would it be for giving it the command control systems minus , of course , the electro couplers ? 🤔
@Dallas Joseph posted:Sounds like some good deals at Trainland .
How much would it be for giving it the command control systems minus , of course , the electro couplers ? 🤔
That would be Trainworld, not Trainland. As it turns out, the url www.trainland.com just redirects you to www.Trainworld.com.
@Dallas Joseph posted:Sounds like some good deals at Trainland .
How much would it be for giving it the command control systems minus , of course , the electro couplers ? 🤔
The two boards (MC and RS) were about $225. I don't intend to do EC's but will upgrade the lighting.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:A big clue about removing the handrails for disassembly. The little square pads at the bottom have some sort of glue on them. After breaking one handrail, I figured that out. What I did for the rest of them was to take my flush cutting wire cutters and gently squeeze around the base right on the chassis until the glue broke free. That allows you to remove the handrails much easier, hopefully without damage. Only the bases are glued, the ends of the rails stuck into the plastic shell are not glued, those just gently pull out.
John, What would you use for replacement stanchions and railing? Pat B.
@lpb007 posted:John, What would you use for replacement stanchions and railing? Pat B.
That's the $64,000 question. I once build replacement handrails for a Lionel Trainmaster, but it was a PITA by the time I was done. For the 70-ton locomotive I put the old railings back on. I had only slightly mangled them before I found the trick to removing them.
See arrow, that one was my screwup.
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@gunrunnerjohn posted:That's the $64,000 question. I once build replacement handrails for a Lionel Trainmaster, but it was a PITA by the time I was done. For the 70-ton locomotive I put the old railings back on. I had only slightly mangled them before I found the trick to removing them.
See arrow, that one was my screwup.
I see plenty of 1:1 locos with bent rails.
Call it weathering
@RSJB18 posted:I see plenty of 1:1 locos with bent rails.
Call it weathering
I had to blow up the photograph before I was able to see what the arrow was pointing to. You recovered nicely, John.
Doing this as three separate posts.
First set, my new buds at Berwyn's delivered 6 cars which were part of their custom runs. 2 Burlington reefers, 1 Soo, 1 Grand Trunk and 2 ICG boxcars. Also ran into Tim at the Wheaton Train Show last weekend. I've met him once at his Berwyn store and he recognized me mask and all. I was at a disadvantage, but he made a few comments so I quickly figured out who he was. He has quite a talent at remembering faces and people. Not bad for meeting someone once!
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I received two Sears Robuck trailers today from Stockyard Express. I have not opened them yet.
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2nd Set - As long as I was on the topic of the Wheaton Train Show. Here are a couple of cars I picked up. GN hopper, State of Main and C&NW boxcars. Bought the GN to replace a Railking version and could not help myself with the State of Maine Box car. I've seen it on several layouts and it sure stands out, so what the heck. At the bottom right I picked up a bunch of pines and assorted trees all 8 to 16 feet tall. The firs are what caught my attention. I think its a bottle brush tree with the branches swept down then covered with fine ground foam. Got several ideas from these trees, so for a buck a piece I figured it was a decent deal.
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@ScoutingDad posted:Doing this as three separate posts.
First set, my new buds at Berwyn's delivered 6 cars which were part of their custom runs. 2 Burlington reefers, 1 Soo, 1 Grand Trunk and 2 ICG boxcars. Also ran into Tim at the Wheaton Train Show last weekend. I've met him once at his Berwyn store and he recognized me mask and all. I was at a disadvantage, but he made a few comments so I quickly figured out who he was. He has quite a talent at remembering faces and people. Not bad for meeting someone once!
What a great looking train. I love the midwest theme. Tim is great I've know him for many years.
@ScoutingDad posted:2nd Set - As long as I was on the topic of the Wheaton Train Show. Here are a couple of cars I picked up. GN hopper, State of Main and C&NW boxcars. Bought the GN to replace a Railking version and could not help myself with the State of Maine Box car. I've seen it on several layouts and it sure stands out, so what the heck. At the bottom right I picked up a bunch of pines and assorted trees all 8 to 16 feet tall. The firs are what caught my attention. I think its a bottle brush tree with the branches swept down then covered with fine ground foam. Got several ideas from these trees, so for a buck a piece I figured it was a decent deal.
This scene looks great and you read my mind. I was wishing for a better view of the bridge and here it is.
ScoutingDad, Nice looking cars and what a great looking layout!
3rd set - when you are on a roll, don't stop. From my long time friends at TRAINZ, pulled the trigger and bought a few more items. Two for me are noteworthy; the Lionel Milwaukee Road Pup trailers and the Corgi Milwaukee Road panel truck. I think I have a thing for the color "orange", the Fighting Illini and Chicago Bears wear orange, so why not my trains? Being from the Midwest corn and soybeans and pigs and fowl are big things, so had to have the Wayne Feeds hopper from Atlas to add to my grain hoppers. Truly and impressive car with how the covers open to allow loading.
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@Dave Ripp. posted:This scene looks great and you read my mind. I was wishing for a better view of the bridge and here it is.
@Dave Ripp. Dave I am putting a new post together on the TPRR. Did not realize its been 6 months since I updated it. There are much better bridge pics there as well as videos. Its had come a long way since my first post.
@ScoutingDad posted:@Dave Ripp. Dave I am putting a new post together on the TPRR. Did not realize its been 6 months since I updated it. There are much better bridge pics there as well as videos. Its had come a long way since my first post.
I look forward to it.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:That's the $64,000 question. I once build replacement handrails for a Lionel Trainmaster, but it was a PITA by the time I was done. For the 70-ton locomotive I put the old railings back on. I had only slightly mangled them before I found the trick to removing them.
See arrow, that one was my screwup.
John, Thanks for the response. Nice recovery. If that is as bad as it gets, life is good. Pat B.
I think that I would be more concerned with how would anyone get past that part of the railing down the hood toward the cab!
@Big Jim posted:I think that I would be more concerned with how would anyone get past that part of the railing down the hood toward the cab!
Well, my major concern is the fact that I think I'd crush the frame just climbing the steps! 
MTH 20-20157-1
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@MikeH posted:MTH 20-20157-1
That's really nice and I see it really smokes profusely. Great buy!!!
Thanks guys. Yeah, I bought it used and received it today. Before putting it on the track, I popped the shells on both A's. I oiled the spindles on the smoke fan motors. I noticed that the batting looked brand new. And it was bone dry. So while I had the shells off, I added enough smoke fluid to thoroughly saturate both. It was 40+ drops for each! You see the result. Smoking like an MTH.
Picked this Lionel Prewar 801 Wabash caboose at last Sunday’s Wayne NJ train show for $5.00.
I Cleaned the caboose, and as you can see it came out very nice for being over 100 years old.
I was surprised on how the wheels/axles turned out after cleaning the rust off
From by research, it was MFG in 1917 and is not a candidate for repaint as it was loved by someone
I also purchased CP-7 couplers and a Con-50 manual reversing switch, all prewar reproduction parts.
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Bought a MTH Metrolink F40 Engine with the six Bombardier passenger cars, 10-15 Lionel UP 21' Passenger Cars, Lionel UP SP 1996 SD70, Lionel SP SD40T, and Lionel Vision Line ATSF Stock Cars
I got 3 new cars to fit my early 70's layout era. A couple mid to late 60's Chevy models and a 64 Plymouth.
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@Dave Ripp. posted:I got 3 new cars to fit my early 70's layout era. A couple mid to late 60's Chevy models and a 64 Plymouth.
Dave,
Love that 64 Plymouth, "Mopar Or No Car".
Jeff
Really nice Chevys and Plymouth, Dave!! My second car was a '73 Plymouth Satellite, the first was a '69 Ford Galaxy XL. You can tell the auto manufacturers had gotten into the space race! 
@ScoutingDad love Trainz and love those pick-ups ya got!! I really like Corgi's "Fallen Flags" series of RR vehicles- there's some pretty neat ones and that van is certainly one of them! Also- those ps-4 wooden flats are some of the best cars Lionel has made in recent years, IMO, mainly due to their versatility(except when there's a fixed load) but the Toffee 20' pups don't fall into that category. I have a few different trailers and like trying them out of different mfgs. cars- but especially on my ps-4 PUP toffee. Nice haul!
@RonH nice piece of tin you got yourself! For $5 that's a good price and it's not in junker condition either. Awesome job cleaning it up- do you have/do you plan on getting some freight to go with it?
@MikeH that's a really sweet ABA set of the GM&O. Got my first GM&O a few weeks back and have enjoyed reading up on the line. Those diesels look incredibly well-done, well-detailed, and spew diesel exhaust like In see it in my dreams! Ha. Awesome stuff!
@Jdjones24 man that sounds like a great haul!! I love the K-line version of the metro link and associated bombardiers, love the espee as well!! Sounds like you really went all out on those 21' passenger cars- good for you! You'll have to show us some pics- at least of the metrolink and SP SD40t!
@Dave Ripp. awesome looking town! Those cars fit in perfectly! I too like that Plymouth a bunch. Who's the mfg. on those?
Some recent deliveries- have been trying to gather some new freight. Took advantage of the Trainz triple point promotion the week of 12/6 to 12/12 so I got quite a few items. Main focus was on ATSF and UP, atlas items at good prices, covered hoppers, and box cars. I'll start with some of the items that don't necessarily fit the above...
My "military train" . Was very happy to find and score the Atlas Troop car- converted into DOD Guard car G56 which is actually on display at the Arkansas RR museum! The Atlas O Coil car and Weaver United States Army Boxcar I got from @Beth Marshall from PDT- thanks Beth!
Love my patched/stamped cars! Coil car is former NS, now marked for GE railcar services
Lionel Conrail 60' single door boxcar(Trainz) and MEC Pan Am 50'6" atlas trainman(ebay). Love Conrail for its versatility in freight consists
Better shot of the Pan Am boxcar! Always wanted one, finally found one for a reasonable price. I do like the modern safety stripes on the side
Last for this post- two gondolas from Trainz: Lionel CSX 65' mill gondola(again love the safety stripes) and MTH BC Rail with load(load removed-carrying screwdriver ha). The Mill gon dwarfs my 52' gondolas so I've been keeping it separated. Both really nice gons!
Will try to get more up later!
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@Mark Boyce posted:Really nice Chevys and Plymouth, Dave!! My second car was a '73 Plymouth Satellite, the first was a '69 Ford Galaxy XL. You can tell the auto manufacturers had gotten into the space race!
We had a 73 Satellite too Mark. That 318 had some punch. It looked like the local PD cruisers too so I got away with a little too much when I drove it.
My first car was a 73 Dart- 218 slant 6.
My first was a 68 Dart GT with 273 V8 and a posi rear. I never legally registered it but I did take it out just a few times before I got my license. Then I had a 74 Valiant with the 225 slant 6, I think it was. I totaled it one day driving home from HS. I totaled a lot of cars back then (early 1980s). Actually the first car I totaled was a 1973 Chevy Vega, being chased by the police (not very fast) in a snowstorm when I was in 8th grade, 1978 or 79 I guess it would have been. Supposedly I was home babysitting my younger siblings. Dad was a little mad that night.
Speaking of "Buy anything cool lately?", I expect to take delivery tomorrow of a new set of Lionel Legacy PA diesels. The New Haven line in classic black and red! This is a replacement for the pair of the same supposedly "delivered" to me 2 weeks ago by FedEx. Their "proof of delivery" is the driver's note "left at garage." I don't have a garage and, at the moment, neither do I yet have that pair of New Haven PA diesels. In an email today, Lionel assured me this set arriving tomorrow is the very last set they have in stock. I hope they got the full $999.99 from FedEx on the "lost" set that is probably under the driver's Christmas tree right now....
@Will Wilkin posted:Speaking of "Buy anything cool lately?", I expect to take delivery tomorrow of a new set of Lionel Legacy PA diesels. The New Haven line in classic black and red! This is a replacement for the pair of the same supposedly "delivered" to me 2 weeks ago by FedEx. Their "proof of delivery" is the driver's note "left at garage." I don't have a garage and, at the moment, neither do I yet have that pair of New Haven PA diesels. In an email today, Lionel assured me this set arriving tomorrow is the very last set they have in stock. I hope they got the full $999.99 from FedEx on the "lost" set that is probably under the driver's Christmas tree right now....
I hope they used a different shipper this time too.
The PA is one of my faves. Share some pix when you get them.
A couple new cars that fit my early 70's era. A Panther Pink Dodge Challenger & a 65 Honda.
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@Dave Ripp. posted:A couple new cars that fit my early 70's era. A Panther Pink Dodge Challenger & a 65 Honda.
Dave, nice set of Mopar's and the new pink one really jumps out at you. The Honda car was before it's time in the USA, Honda didn't start importing cars into the US until 1970. Buy hey, somebody could have special ordered it. It would be a conversation piece in those days, "I thought Honda only made motorcycles"? I like it, that's a cool find and a great addition to your layout. Dig your posts!
Is your layout ready to run some trains and do some videos? I'm looking forward to that!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!
@Dave Ripp. posted:A couple new cars that fit my early 70's era. A Panther Pink Dodge Challenger & a 65 Honda.
Where are you getting all these really COOL cars Dave?
I just salivate 
when I see the multitude of buildings and vehicles you have garnered for your great layout.
NICE......................
...........MERRY CHRISTMAS 
Brand spanking new!!!
I ordered this in the Fall of 2020, and forgot all about it until I received an e-mail from Lionel Store saying that my credit card was declined. After getting that all sorted out on Tuesday, I was shocked to find the train only two days later. I am loving it, though. These cars are pretty close to scale, and seem gigantic compared to what I usually get in O gauge. It's a Festivus Miracle!
The GP7 is oriented to be short hood forward, but I prefer the long hood forward look. It runs smoother this way over my O27 track, too.
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Dave, I agree with Scott that I was amazed when I saw that the motorcycle company made cars too. They certainly took the USA by storm with the old tiny Civic. Nice collection of cars.
Tim, the P&LE GP7 set looks great!
MOPAR! Real American Muscle.
@Tim O'Malley posted:Brand spanking new!!!
I ordered this in the Fall of 2020, and forgot all about it until I received an e-mail from Lionel Store saying that my credit card was declined. After getting that all sorted out on Tuesday, I was shocked to find the train only two days later. I am loving it, though. These cars are pretty close to scale, and seem gigantic compared to what I usually get in O gauge. It's a Festivus Miracle!
The GP7 is oriented to be short hood forward, but I prefer the long hood forward look. It runs smoother this way over my O27 track, too.
Festivus for the restivus! I like t long hood forward as well.
Earlier this week, I visited Atlanta, Indiana, home of @MrMuffin'sTrains. I had been eyeing a new steam engine and few other items for me for Christmas. I set a budget, and well.... exceeded it. If you haven't been to see Steve's operation and Atlanta, then you are missing something. I am excited to open my gifts tomorrow.
John
@jbmccormick posted:Earlier this week, I visited Atlanta, Indiana, home of @MrMuffin'sTrains. I had been eyeing a new steam engine and few other items for me for Christmas. I set a budget, and well.... exceeded it. If you haven't been to see Steve's operation and Atlanta, then you are missing something. I am excited to open my gifts tomorrow.
John
I love going up to Mr. Muffin’s!
Looking forward to seeing what you got!
- @jbmccormick posted:
Earlier this week, I visited Atlanta, Indiana, home of @MrMuffin'sTrains. I had been eyeing a new steam engine and few other items for me for Christmas. I set a budget, and well.... exceeded it. If you haven't been to see Steve's operation and Atlanta, then you are missing something. I am excited to open my gifts tomorrow.
John
Make sure youhave cookies and milk set out John.
Get to bed early and dream of the "SUGAR PLUM FAIRY " and before you know it you'll be opening those packages.
Good evening OGR Enthusiast, finally received my L&N bay window caboose and the SW8 Southern Pacific switcher, (legacy version) by Lionel. The Voice Control feature works great, it’s easy to use. Happy Railroading Everyone 
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Past couple weeks I got K-Line Amtrak Surfliners passenger cars, six MTH Metrolink Bombardier Cars and F40 Engine, Lionel Union Pacific Southern Pacific Heritage 1996 SD70ACE, 15-18 Lionel UP Challenger/Excursion/Station Sound Diners/Flag Baggage 21" Passenger Cars, MTH Premier Santa Fe F3 ABA Units, Lionel Southern Pacific SD40-T engine, Lionel Vision Line ATSF Stock Cars, Lionel SP PS1 Black and Silver Overnight Boxcars and two with Freight Sounds, MTH Railking Phase 3 Amfleets and F40 engine and five Lionel ATSF Map & Slogan Boxcars
@Jdjones24 posted:Past couple weeks I got K-Line Amtrak Surfliners passenger cars, six MTH Metrolink Bombardier Cars and F40 Engine, Lionel Union Pacific Southern Pacific Heritage 1996 SD70ACE, 15-18 Lionel UP Challenger/Excursion/Station Sound Diners/Flag Baggage 21" Passenger Cars, MTH Premier Santa Fe F3 ABA Units, Lionel Southern Pacific SD40-T engine, Lionel Vision Line ATSF Stock Cars, Lionel SP PS1 Black and Silver Overnight Boxcars and two with Freight Sounds, MTH Railking Phase 3 Amfleets and F40 engine and five Lionel ATSF Map & Slogan Boxcars
WOW JD.
Now that is the way to spruce up this thread. WOW
I ordered my Southern Train set in July 2020. I received it was available on December 16 and it arrived on December 21. I also picked up the 2 additional Southern Roof Top Hatch Boxcars
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These just missed Christmas! These are the new Erie Lackawanna 21” passenger cars from Lionel. I picked up the 4 and 2 packs. The Tavern car is a real treat with the “Phoebe Snow” placards painted on. I also appreciate that lionel used the mostly correct tooling for this car, rather then the rounded observation car. This set is a beaut. I don’t have E8s or anywhere to run them yet haha
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Been looking for a Lionel Standard Gauge #32 Mail Car for some time now. They are quite hard to find. I have all the others in the set. Finally got one although it's going to need
a lot of work. Wish me luck!
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I bought a 57 FORD TAUNUS. It's not perfect for my early 70's era but I liked it. I weathered it so I think it'll fit in.
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@Dave Ripp. posted:I bought a 55 Ford. It's not perfect for my early 70's era but I liked it. I weathered it so I think it'll fit in.
Hi Dave, is that the pedestal it came on? If it is, its a '55 Nissan. I'm not sure it's a ford, what did the box say, I'm curious! The weathering however is top notch, cause in the '70's that's probably what it would look like. LoL
Back in November I picked up this Railking 4014 Big Boy, it ran fine outta the box but a board decided to short on me the day before the big show at the VA Science Museum, so he's been indisposed till this past Monday. Runs like a dream now and I couldn't be happier, I've wanted one of these since I was a kid with HO scale.
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@WesternPacific2217 posted:Hi Dave, is that the pedestal it came on? If it is, its a '55 Nissan. I'm not sure it's a ford, what did the box say, I'm curious! The weathering however is top notch, cause in the '70's that's probably what it would look like. LoL
Wrong base internet search says 57 FORD TAUNUS
@Dave Ripp. posted:Wrong base internet search says 57 FORD TAUNUS
Ah ha, thanks! My Ford classic book is American cars only and not German or British Fords. Wow, that is a very cool find Dave!
Just received the Lionel Ford Vintage Boxcar today from Butch at Charles Ro Supply Company.
This is Train Room Gary in 1970 standing next to his first new car, A 70 Ford Mustang.
Gary 🚂
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@trainroomgary posted:Just received the Lionel Ford Vintage Boxcar today from Butch at Charles Ro Supply Company.
This is Train Room Gary in 1970 standing next to his first new car, A 70 Ford Mustang.
Gary 🚂
That’s a cool boxcar and old stang. I love the mean looking grills on classic muscle cars.
@trainroomgary posted:Just received the Lionel Ford Vintage Boxcar today from Butch at Charles Ro Supply Company.
This is Train Room Gary in 1970 standing next to his first new car, A 70 Ford Mustang.
Gary 🚂
And I bet you wish you still had the car.......
Very nice rail car and mustang, Gary! I had forgotten how the rear of my first car, a '69 Ford Galaxie XL, looked like the Mustang.
@RSJB18 posted:And I bet you wish you still had the car.......
@RSJB18 posted:And I bet you wish you still had the car.......
Yes: Very true - but my everyday driver now is a "Red F150" • I only drive red vehicles. 🚗
Gary 🚂
So I decided to pick up a secondary resolution this year, that is to actually get myself a proper Christmas train that isn't just 2 cars from the Bass Pro Christmas set combined with a 2010 holiday boxcar, these are the first two cars for this new train, a present dump car and a candy cane flatbed. I don't have the uncoupler track to activate the dumper, but honestly knowing my trash luck I'd dump the cargo and lose 5 of the presents on the first go so I'm not concerned about that.
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received two sets of flickering fire LED kits from Evan Designs. Picked up a roll of their 28 ga wire too.
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For the longest time, I have been telling myself that I really have to stop looking at Grzyboski’s website... fortunately, I have learned to ignore the voices in my head
A year or two ago, they had a NOS Lionel Dreyfuss Hudson from 2002 which I jumped on (definitely one of my favorite NYC steamers). Well a recent thread about NYC passenger cars got me thinking/looking, and low and behold, Grzyboski’s had a NOS set of the 20th Century Limited passenger cars issued along with the Hudson in 2002!!! They are 15” aluminum cars and are beautiful. They are also pretty heavy. And while I’m on the topic, unlike the current 21” passenger cars, the 2002 cars come securely packed. No flimsy plastic clamshells.
Here is a short video with the 20th Century followed closely by a J3a Hudson pulling the recent Pacemaker Freight set I picked up last week. Nice sharp graphics, and great sounds from the VisionLine boxcar. The LED’s in the caboose are a bit bright...
*** I removed the viewable video and posted a Standard Def version below***
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Paul,
Maybe it’s just me and my iPad but the video I see shows zero seconds in length. Great looking set ‘though! Love the NYC colors, too.
TRRR
Excellent looking set, Paul!! Though it says 53 seconds, I can't get the video to play on the PC.
OK... that’s odd. I can play the video on my iPad as a video, but it won’t play from within the thread on the forum. I took the video with my new iPhone 13 - something odd... the video says it is HD. Hmmmmm. I’ll have to try using my iPad to make a new video. Sorry ‘bout that 
@Apples55 posted:OK... that’s odd. I can play the video on my iPad as a video, but it won’t play from within the thread on the forum. I took the video with my new iPhone 13 - something odd... the video says it is HD. Hmmmmm. I’ll have to try using my iPad to make a new video. Sorry ‘bout that
It's always something!
@Apples55 posted:For the longest time, I have been telling myself that I really have to stop looking at Grzyboski’s website... fortunately, I have learned to ignore the voices in my head
A year or two ago, they had a NOS Lionel Dreyfuss Hudson from 2002 which I jumped on (definitely one of my favorite NYC steamers). Well a recent thread about NYC passenger cars got me thinking/looking, and low and behold, Grzyboski’s had a NOS set of the 20th Century Limited passenger cars issued along with the Hudson in 2002!!! They are 15” aluminum cars and are beautiful. They are also pretty heavy. And while I’m on the topic, unlike the current 21” passenger cars, the 2002 cars come securely packed. No flimsy plastic clamshells.
Here is a short video with the 20th Century followed closely by a J3a Hudson pulling the recent Pacemaker Freight set I picked up last week. Nice sharp graphics, and great sounds from the VisionLine boxcar. The LED’s in the caboose are a bit bright...
Paul, I see the video and it plays, but it's super overexposed and I really can't see any detail. The photos are great.
OK... Take 2. Here is an SD version (like I have used for years!!!). Ain’t technology GRAND
First - the motive power...
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@Apples55 posted:OK... Take 2. Here is an SD version (like I have used for years!!!). Ain’t technology GRAND
First - the motive power...
Paul, excellent video, thanks for reposting 'cause I wanted to see the NYC passenger cars behind the Hudson. Really beautiful set and you lucked out finding them! Thanks for sharing!
@Apples55 posted:OK... Take 2. Here is an SD version (like I have used for years!!!). Ain’t technology GRAND
First - the motive power...
Yup...... video is up now.
Looking good.
