@TrainFam- Thanks for your complement. I agree, I much prefer originals but somewhat like "Lionel / MTH" Tinplate Trains, these were faithful copies and they are now approaching 20 years old, so they have a bit of provenance of their own. Also, candidly, the originals for the most part come from UK or France and the E-bay shipping charges are outrageous!! Thanks again for your comment and your complement.
Best Wishes
Don
Hi everyone,
Side dump cars are fun to use, nice selection but strange that no one offered the standard gauge Lionel 219, a great impressive model and a "little" bigger than a poor Hornby one...
Daniel
Found a few Flyer Red Streamlined passenger cars. A little rough though.
They will go with my Chrome set I guess.
Also got another 5640 loco to rebuild, I'm a sucker for 3/16th's O locos.
Already found a good cow catcher and half a steam chest, Motor is free so it should run after some service...
Dennis,
I saw those cars on ebay and wondered who got them. The only issue I noted with them was that one of the cars only has 4-wheel trucks. The red cars never came with 4 wheel trucks, so you will have to find some 6-wheel trucks to make them match the other cars in the set.
NWL
Yes, I have a couple of six wheel trucks although I was planning to stick them on another cast tender for a 1680 lol. I might consider picking up a couple of sideframes and try to put some together lol. They would have been a much better deal if the price was lower I just sent him a Buy it now and he accepted. SO I paid more than I think I should have considering the decals are falling off a couple of sides etc. But you know how it goes, excitement gets you down the rabbit hole!
Almost 2 years ago and 5 posts on from the original first post , I shared my wonderful John Van Riemsdijk 4-4-4 find .
https://ogrforum.com/...5#148957538611447475
It was the pinnacle of my collecting at the time 
And now we kinda come full circle as I have managed to lay my hands on a different controlled clockwork locomotive made again by JVR
A short history of the man can be found in this post https://ogrforum.com/...7#148957538627772967
Sooooo locally I managed to score an..... 0-6-0 tank version This make 3 JVR locos in the collection and I think for now that will HAVE to be enough, I have certainly used up a LOT of my luck in finding them , but like anything, a little bit of knowledge can be a powerful thing when hunting obscure "rarities", as you often see them listed for sale with the seller having very little idea of what they are .
This one was "kind of" close as it was listed at a certain auction site as a "Kit Built Bassett-Lowke type" Which isn't far from the truth , but completely ignores the basics that make it so collectible ... Using the "Walker-Riemsdijk " controlled mechanism as its power source these locos were solely available through Walkers-Holtzapffle in the UK ( the Walker part of the name ) and were a far cry from your average clockwork mechanism , with JVR using his noggin to figure out how to regulate the speed of a clockwork drive that could be easily adjusted "on the fly" to allow a wide speed range without hobbling the performance greatly . In this loco the rate of unloading is controlled by the gear poking thru the cab roof
This 0-6-0 version was made in greater numbers than the 4-4-4's but its still hard to find one , I think I was blessed 
I know I have not posted in ages had some health issues to deal with. Glad to be back after my absence.
In the photo there is some Sakai, Maerklin, Jep and a wonderful French Station from the early 1900s, plus some modern HO and O scale items.
All the best, Miketg
Fatman - what a fantastic find! I love this thread as I learn things every week that I had no idea before how they worked or even if they existed. Miketg - Welcome Back! - hope those health issues have been resolved.
Best Wishes
Don
Ho Fatman!!!
Wonderful find. It of course is the W&H late postwar version with the slanted coal bunker. They usually came in black and the owners then decided how to paint them. Mine is also a W&H 0-6-0 but seems to have a shell very close to if not really Marklin. The cost of those babies before the war was quite expensive--in the same range I think as the Hornby Princess Elizabeth. Lew Schneider
Nice catch @Fatman it is a gorgeous loco and I still need to find one.... not an easy thing here.
While I was looking on the auction site, just curiosity of course because i do no need to buy something.... I came across an auction in Germany with a poor distressed Lionel 42 so I make an offer, really low one, bought it and received a complete loco in running condition. I was very surprised as the seller sended me all the parts for the engine as they where not pictured.
This poor loco has been repainted, not too bad but I will have to do restore it entirely as the "decals" are not decals but paper varnished on the paint and a step needs to be re soldered. A new paint black or other, I do not know for the moment, maybe grey or green as I already have a black one.
The main problem will be the screw for the external lighting on the back of the loco which I do not have and finding one in France is really out of question.... Here are some pictures of the thing, I will make better ones when it will be done.
Daniel
Well tinplate fans, I used the link in Fatman's post to take me back some 2+ years and find that our postings have dwindled somewhat in extent and in participants. I hope we can re-kindle that interest because we represent an important part of this hobby and our heritage. Well to try and keep all this up, today I have a two car set of 1932 American Flyer lithographed passenger cars that I acquired just last month. These cars came in several uncatalogued sets and in different color schemes but the orange cars are best known to be listed with the "Dictator" set of 1932. The passenger car "Lexington" and the observation car "Paul Revere" were sometimes lithographed with one of the two names on one side and the second name on the other ! These however are consistent with the same name on each side.
Here is the 1932 AF "Lexington" passenger car . Note these were not numbered and for the most part uncatalogued.
Here is the end view of Lexington, note that across the top of the end are the words "American Flyer" and across the bottom are "Made in US" In this picture you can only see half that script but the wording was split so that half appeared on each side of the seam.
Here is the platform type observation car "Paul Revere" with a brass colored railing with a black top rail. The "umbrella" portion of the platform roof is white and hangs down in traditional fashion.
Here is a closer look at Paul Revere's platform and railing.
Here are the two cars as they would have appeared in the "Dictator" set. By the way, does anyone else think the name "Dictator" to be an odd choice for a child's toy?
Well best wishes to everyone and hope you have a great week.
Don
@Don McErlean nice Flyer coaches you recently acquired. Not being a Flyer collector I always enjoy and learn from your posts. And YES that is certainly a strange name for a child’s train set. I wonder if its just a random word, like Lionel used for ordering to save on telegram/telegraph costs?
Rich Thanks for the compliment. You know you could be right in that “dictator” was just a random word used for ease of communication. I had not thought of that.
best wishes
Don
Some work done on that 42 Lionel; resoldered step, rewired, found a correct terminal post, same than on an old 81 rehostat where it is now missing...... And tested, runs really well both forward and reverse. Just waiting for new decals from USA.
Now I do not know what to do.... total restoration or leave it as is. It is more colorfull than my original one with those red center wheels; all red and gold paint is new, body has many touch up and polish on the original paint. For a $ 130 loco it is not too bad.....
Daniel
Great work; she really looks spiffy! I wouldn't restore: even the repaint has a history, now, but that's just my thoughts. I'd apply the decals and run that old girl as is.
(Purely my own perspective, but that red/gold/black paint scheme reminds my of my favorite Frisco engines.)
@FRENCHTRAINS I agree with @palallin, apply your decals and enjoy this beauty. Nice purchase at a great price.
@FRENCHTRAINS: Daniel, I guess I agree with what Palallin and Rich have said. No matter how well its restored it will never be "original" and your price was nothing short of incredible...its less than 50% of the cheapest guide book price for a #42 as listed in the Greenberg Price Guide. Not only that but it looks beautiful just as it is now. I would advise just run and enjoy!
Best Wishes
Don
Thanks guys, I think you are right, I could do a better restoration but it will still be a restored model.
So she will run in this condition with a set of 18 19 and 190 passenger cars and I keep the original one for collection.
Thanks and have a nice day, Daniel
Pictures later when the decals will be at home.
Love that #42.
I'm not sure I should even post anything here, since I'm such a newbie to Standard Gauge. Having said that, I do want to show these (3) gondolas and post an observation:
The two smaller ones are both stamped "112" even though they are different sizes (9 1/2" and 11 1/4"); the large one is obviously a "212" (also 11 1/4" but is way more massive).
Now for the observation: when it comes to Standard Gauge, I guess there is no such thing as "scale"...(?) 
Mark in Oregon
@Strummer posted:...Now for the observation: when it comes to Standard Gauge, I guess there is no such thing as "scale"...(?)
Mark in Oregon
I am much of the same opinion Daniel @FRENCHTRAINS she is just too pretty now in her old clothes to restore
As for me .. well as they say " When it rains it pours ... " this week TWO rocking horses are being crossed off the list ... the Walker-Riemsdijk a few posts up in the thread and then "Bugger me dead" ( as we say here in the colonies) what should show up next than ....
Doesn't look like much do she?
But she is indeed a gem in tinplate clothing ... although missing her steam chests and her side rods , she is still in quite ok condition ,
The auction site had it listed as a "Chad Valley or similar " locomotive .. and luckily for me it did NOT include a front on shot of the boiler , where there should be a whacking great " Whitanco" logo ( maybe its been painted over or something?)
Nevertheless it IS a Whitanco locomotive , a firm that once took on Hornby for the crown of affordable model trains and tin toys .. Whose owner was said to have been one of the original Hornby employees striking out with his own business ... sadly tho Whitanco lost and went into receivership in 1921 just as Frank Hornby started storming the market with his versions of the original " The Clockwork Train " sets ... with the challenger firm ceasing trading in 1924 ...
http://www.binnsroad.co.uk/rai.../whitanco/index.html
I made a very cheeky offer , the seller listing it and I have had quite a long relationship over the years so he accepted and she is coming to me , Would I like a more complete nicer one? well heck yes! , but I have not exactly been stumbling over them and I have been looking for a while now lol .. so THIS baby will be right up there in the Treasures Found column .
Fatman : Fabulous find ! Congratulations...the Binns Road Site had pictures of this exact #696 locomotive and I didn't think yours was too bad looking at all. Thanks for posting. Remember its likely near (or even just over) 100 years old...I doubt I will look that good at that age 
Don
@Strummer posted:Now for the observation: when it comes to Standard Gauge, I guess there is no such thing as "scale"...(?)
Mark in Oregon
The scale for standard gauge is just standard scale.
Hey Robert, I talked about your diorama some in an earlier post but my TCQ arrived in the mail yesterday and let me tell you the cover is just spectacular! In the larger magazine size with the more vivid colors than I get on my computer you can really see the beauty of the picture. Just wanted to say again, great job!!
Best Wishes
Don
Thanks again Don. I'm looking forward to getting my copy.
Received just this week, my Parfait Products Viaduct for Flexi-track.
7-sections measuring 92-inches long with a center rise of about 5-inches. Had to assemble out in the yard......
8th section is used to reinforce the tallest fold-up feet and hold the under cross track.
Definitely for large layouts only.
More info and photos on the Binns Road website. Parfait Products and Kaywood Corporation (binnsroad.co.uk)
@Jim O'C posted:Received just this week, my Parfait Products Viaduct for Flexi-track.
7-sections measuring 92-inches long with a center rise of about 5-inches. Had to assemble out in the yard......
8th section is used to reinforce the tallest fold-up feet and hold the under cross track.
Definitely for large layouts only.
More info and photos on the Binns Road website. Parfait Products and Kaywood Corporation (binnsroad.co.uk)
Do you have the track that goes with it?
No track, unfortunately. Still, worth the $$ it cost me.
I was in a tinplate mood this past weekend, so I loaded up the layout with some of my command control favorites. I started out by putting on my MTH 1694 with a set of matching vintage cars.
Then I got my Southern 263e set up with a freight train of alternating MTH and vintage Lionel cars.
I missed posting this on Tinplate Tuesday so I guess we'll have to settle for Pre-War Wednesday!
After a bit of input Guys .. My lovely fellow Dutchboy has found me a couple of new little things and as accessories are my kryptonite when it comes to knowledge ( Some of you might think EVERYTHING is my kryptonite lol! ) I need a bit of a hand tracking down some info on these... Specifically the End Buffers ? but Bridges too ? Closest I have seen is Marklin , but they are a bit more complex and carry the TM loud and proud , these have nothing , nada, zip!
I love the form of them however and they will do nicely on a French ( mainly) based 2-rail clockwork layout in the future .
Any Ideas @Arne , @FRENCHTRAINS, @lewrail Anyone?
Fatman my friend, that´s easy. Tunnel Joustra French around 1950, the 4 buffers HWN (Heinrich Wimmer Nurnberg) No 200/15 made 1953-1958, the 2 bridges HWN No 200/12 made 1953-1958.
Arne
Thanks @Arne ! I did actually google Wimmer but nothing similar came up I probably need to get my German more up to scratch , I find it amazing how Germans concentrate a phrase into a single word , but man it makes it hard searching for things when you have no clue of the phrase LOL!
Google translate gives me "Zug Prellbock" but if I use Wimmer or HWN , NOTHING like them comes up in picture mode 
Same with using Blechzug Prellbock , Bahnstopper, Spurpuffer ... Ahhhhhhhghhhhhh! LOLOLOLOL!
You are a maestro Arne . Thank you again 
Hi folks. I am unsure if this is the right forum at all. However I saw these AF and Dorfan in a Phoenix AZ antique store on Friday. If anyone has an interest in them (I don't), they could call (602) 942-0030 or (888) 942-0030 and request information regarding the trains in display case #8. They did seem in rough shape to me, but if, by chance you were to cut a deal with the owner of the trains, I would be willing to pick up your purchase and send it to you via USPS Flat rate. The website is https://brassarmadillo.com/. USPS reimbursement would be nice, and no charge for the gas. Fair enough? Chuck242
I bought this set several months ago, only to discover that the bracket holding the motor in place was broken. After I discovered that, I took a second look at the ebay listing and saw that the seller had clearly disclosed the issue and I missed it.
This weekend I was visiting a friend and found a junker motor, with a good bracket. So I removed the bracket and installed it in the nice motor today.
Now I am going to repair the broken bracket and install it into the junker motor.
NWL
@Nation Wide Lines : Super set in great condition regardless of broken bracket. My reference says 1928 for the loco and 1925-1934 for the cars. At almost 100 years old the condition is superb. What a great find.
Thanks for posting
Don
Some nice posts this week. I really like the Empire Express Set!
Well after a very long search I finally found a Marklin Stellwerk in very good condition and also two oil barrels. I am more than pleased.
The postcard is by Josef Danilowatz, the artist who created Marklin catalog art in the 1930s. His work is superb and I also own a couple of books that he illustrated.
All the best, Miketg
Great pieces Mike, a stellwerk in such good condition is not an easy find.
I just got another variation of the Hornby loco N 3, a 1930 model in 4 volts, intended to be run with batteries, it runs well but I will have to test it in original way....
Daniel
Daniel - what a beautiful locomotive. My reference on French Hornby lists the 31240 as one of the "Train Bleu" locomotives and offered (after 1929) in Nord brown and PLM maroon, am I correct in identifying your locomotive? It does list the "4 volt" motor but I had never known that this meant batteries...can it also be run with track power?
What a great acquisition, beautiful for sure. Thanks for posting
Don
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