This may have been posted before but here goes. As you know, MTH just did an uncatalogued scale FM Train Master set in demo colors like Lionel did years ago. This was a limited run of only 100 TM-1 and 100 TM-2. I dumped the other set to buy this one and have nothing but great things to say about this set. Here are a few pictures of TM-1 and TM-2. The set is an early birthday present to me.
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Very nice, Marty! Hope you enjoy it...and happy early birthday wishes to you!!
The Fairbanks Morse H24-66 locomotive is a "Train Master" (two words). It is a trade name. A "Trainmaster" is a middle management railroad company officer.
I fixed your post, Marty.
They look very nice.
I might be mistaken, but didn't TM-1 and TM-2 have a lower MARS light on the nose of the short hood, and weren't the handrails on the engineer's side straight across as opposed to conforming to the dip in the walkway as shown on the MTH model?
Looking to purchase the uncatalogued TM-1...or I have an extra TM-2 to trade for the TM-1.
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Thanks.
Walter M. Matuch
Marty those are beautiful diesel locomotives.
John the hand rails are correct:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM_H-24-66
Click onto the picture to enlarge the photo. for a clearer view.
Ralph
Very nice; enjoy.
Marty. I have one of your old ones but is the color a different shade than the original PS-1 version Mike did a few years ago? I like it!
Trainmasters look great in a lashup!
I have loved the Train Master since the first Lionel Lackawanna (used my paper route money to buy one) and the latest from MTH are real beauties.
If you remember, we were visiting your layout when the brochure came in. You were drooling over them at that time. Nice to see photos of the real deal.
Passenger Train Collector,
You took the words right out of my mouth!
I remember a little appliance store around the corner from the apt. building we lived in.
Lionel's FM Train Master Lackawanna diesel locomotive was on display, along with other Lionel goodies, in the window of the store for Christmas of 1954.
I would stop to look at the display, but especially at the beautiful Lackawanna F.M. T.M., on my way to and from school.
I was eleven years old then, but times were tough and my brother and I already had found out about Santa Claus. Years later, I would hear about the same thing regarding Santa Claus, from one of my jobs, which I retired from!
Ralph
Rich, that is correct. It has been used the incorrect way for years in our hobby.
Chris, this engine is close in color. It might be a bit more orange.
John, you might be correct. I do not care as I am a toy train guy and these things are a thing of beauty.
Marty those are beautiful diesel locomotives.
John the hand rails are correct:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM_H-24-66
Click onto the picture to enlarge the photo. for a clearer view.
Ralph
Ralph,
The F-M Train Masters had different design phases. Early phases (including all or some the Demonstrators) had straight handrails along the side platforms. The picture of the CP Train Master on that Wikipedia link (which is the only surviving example) is a later phase where the contours of the handrails were altered to follow the dips in the walkways.
There are some other differences but the handrails are one of the main ones.
John,
My apology, I stand corrected, thank you, now I know better.
I did not realize that there were different phases.
I did try to find the F.M. Train Master Demonstrators, but for now, no such luck.
I will have to find my book on these beauties, which has a color photo. of a Demonstrator on the cover, as well, as color photos. of Demos. TM-1 and TM-2, in the book.
Take Care,
Ralph
Right or wrong I love mine.
That sure is a nice Birthday gift Marty. Thanks for posting the photos.
Brad
Guys, they are toy trains that run on 3 rail track. I am very happy with them and I would bet others will enjoy them also. I took the time to put these pictures up for people to enjoy. I only purchased them, I did not design or build the model.
Thanks for posting these photos, Marty. The paint scheme and details look fabulous. Enjoy!!!
David
Marty,
Those Demonstrators are beautiful and thank you for posting the photos. and I see what John means about the level hand railing on the early Demonstrators.
After all of the years, which have past, I finally have a Lionel Lackawanna locomotive, but of a recent design, which I love.
All makes of these recently made F-M Train Master locomotives and the Lionel Post War models, are beautiful.
Ralph
John,
My apology, I stand corrected, thank you, now I know better.
I did not realize that there were different phases.
I did try to find the F.M. Train Master Demonstrators, but for now, no such luck.
I will have to find my book on these beauties, which has a color photo. of a Demonstrator on the cover, as well, as color photos. of Demos. TM-1 and TM-2, in the book.
Take Care,
Ralph
I don't care either way, I just wish the Central actually took delivery of theirs so I could own a few!
Thanks,
- Mario
John,
My apology, I stand corrected, thank you, now I know better.
I did not realize that there were different phases.
I did try to find the F.M. Train Master Demonstrators, but for now, no such luck.
I will have to find my book on these beauties, which has a color photo. of a Demonstrator on the cover, as well, as color photos. of Demos. TM-1 and TM-2, in the book.
Take Care,
Ralph
No worries Ralph et al, just sharing a bit of protoype info.
Happy birthday Marty!,
Those are beautiful engines, enjoy them in good health. I have 3 different TM, all SF, one each from Lionel, MTH & Williams and I love them all (maybe not equally tho!). One of my all time favorite 6 axle locomotives.
Thank you for sharing your photos!
Happy Birthday Marty.
Beautiful birthday gifts.
Enjoy,
Ralph
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