Now that Christmas and New Year's if over, I have finished the video of my Lionel early Prewar trains running under the Christmas tree. I started out by collecting and operating Lionel Postwar trains, but I thought it would be fun to collect and operate Lionel early prewar trains that are circa 100 years old. What fun! I hope you enjoy the video as much as I have collecting and running them.
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Great looking Christmas layout. I especially like the all-antique look with all the transformers; did they need much re-furbishing?
David, great Christmas video of your layout. I love the use of pressure plates to operate accessories: simplicity! That gateman is a smooth operator. thanks for posting.
John
I always enjoy your pics and videos!
Happy New Year,
Bob
Simply outstanding. Have watched it several times this evening. Bravo! 
Something therapeutic about watching vintage tin running so well after a hundred years.
Looks fantastic David!!
Firewood posted:Great looking Christmas layout. I especially like the all-antique look with all the transformers; did they need much re-furbishing?
Firewood, The Dongan Toy Transformers are all original including the cloth cords and plugs (that are in excellent condition 90 years later). The only modification I made was to add an internal 4 amp circuit breaker since the original had none. The large one is very quiet and the smaller one has a modest hum. I like having a hum, it helps remind me to shut of the transformers when finished.
Very nice, love Tin plate!
Would of liked to see the camera mounted on the o gauge especially when you go through the s type curves on the figure 8, maybe next year
Awesome. That 33 is a smooth runner. I like it!
I like the "hum" too. And the ozone.
Beautiful love the nostalgic look
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