I received a 681 Lionel train set in 1951 that I still have, passenger and freight cars. I'm 81 now and decided they need a layout before it's to late . (duh ) ! It will be called Eastern Shore Depot . I'll keep you all posted.
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I look forward to seeing your 681 in action. And it'll need a lot more vintage rolling stock to keep it company!
Balshis posted:I look forward to seeing your 681 in action. And it'll need a lot more vintage rolling stock to keep it company!
Thank you for your reply. Looking forward to more postwar rolling stock and accessories . I will post some pics when I figure out how to do it.
Postwar layouts? Can't beat them.
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welcome to the forum! Can't beat an old Lionel Turbine.
My father's favorite PW engines was the turbine. When we were getting back "heavy" into trains in the mid '70s, we acquired quite a lot in a short time. He would look at every turbine he could and had one of each at the least, two of others. He passed in 1978 and I retain a great engine of each, the 2020, 671, 681 and 682. They are a beast for their time and each smokes great, so long as the smoke pill residue holds out before adding another pellet. And, yes, have correct tenders for each, just not when some pics were taken. A friend of mine, back in Houston, had over twenty versions with his dad on their layout. But, in the early '80s, their farm was hit by a twister and the barn, with layout, was destroyed. He would tell me how years later neighbors would come across turbine engines in the field while plowing. Jesse TCA
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Welcome to the forum. Not too many of us from Maryland. I'm a big Post War fan and look forward to your posts. What part of the ES do you call home?
Eastern Shore Depot, have fun with your layout. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Steve
Wishing that your layout becomes your Postwar Paradise. Arnold
johnstrains posted:Postwar layouts? Can't beat them.
Outstanding layout , love the Erie Alco . Stay in touch .
wild mary posted:Welcome to the forum. Not too many of us from Maryland. I'm a big Post War fan and look forward to your posts. What part of the ES do you call home?
Hey , Wild Mary . I'm from the metropolis of Ridgely , home of Mrs. May ! Yea for Post War , my great grandkids can't pick them up , too heavy. Stay in touch.
Arnold D. Cribari posted:Wishing that your layout becomes your Postwar Paradise. Arnold
Thank you Arnold . I've been married for 60 years ( yikes ) and under foot of my wife . I had to something or else ! I dusted off my Lionel set from 1951 and yes I will have my Postwar Paradise. Stay in touch.
Rescued Trains posted:Eastern Shore Depot, have fun with your layout. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
Steve
Thanks Steve , I'm so glad I've resurrected my 1951 Lionel trains. Keeps me from running marathons ( right ) ! Love that Oklahoma , I used to live in Midwest City .
Eastern Shore Depot posted:Outstanding layout , love the Erie Alco . Stay in touch .
Thanks, Eastern.
My layout is based on one of Lionel's Dealer Displays that they built for dealers to use as a sales tool. These are great for the classic Postwar look and feature lots of operating accessories.
Good luck as you move forward.
Postwar trains, probably pre-war trains to, have caused an addiction that’s really contagious to us folks that received trains at Christmas in the 1950’s forward...Wow, it’s lots of fun....Great post, Great fun, wonderful Hobby.
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leapinlarry posted:Postwar trains, probably pre-war trains to, have caused an addiction that’s really contagious to us folks that received trains at Christmas in the 1950’s forward...Wow, it’s lots of fun....Great post, Great fun, wonderful Hobby.
Thank you Lipenlarry , Love your posters,makes me drool.
johnstrains posted:Eastern Shore Depot posted:Outstanding layout , love the Erie Alco . Stay in touch .
Thanks, Eastern.
My layout is based on one of Lionel's Dealer Displays that they built for dealers to use as a sales tool. These are great for the classic Postwar look and feature lots of operating accessories.
Good luck as you move forward.
You can't go wrong with a Lionel display layout in my humble opinion. Love the accessories. I did find a solution for the stubborn cattle car , tape the door shut !
Eastern Shore Depot posted:Thank you Lipenlarry , Love your posters,makes m
Eastern Shore Depot posted:Thank you Lipenlarry , Love your posters,makes me drool.
Eastern Shore Depot posted:johnstrains posted:Eastern Shore Depot posted:Outstanding layout , love the Erie Alco . Stay in touch .
Thanks, Eastern.
My layout is based on one of Lionel's Dealer Displays that they built for dealers to use as a sales tool. These are great for the classic Postwar look and feature lots of operating accessories.
Good luck as you move forward.
You can't go wrong with a Lionel display layout in my humble opinion. Love the accessories. I did find a solution for the stubborn cattle car , tape the door shut !
Eastern Shore Depot posted:Thank you Lipenlarry , Love your posters,makes m
Eastern Shore Depot posted:Thank you Lipenlarry , Love your posters,makes me drool.
Sorry Leapenlarry , I think I have right this time. Daggone bifocals. Ridgelyman
