Weekend Photo Fun 3-27-15-??

Christopher,

 

Very nice layout. I was happy to see the Lionel MPC 8030 GP 9. That engine along with the IC porthole caboose, were some of my first purchases of new trains back in 1970. I had just renewed my interest in Lionel trains around 1968.

 

It is hard to believe how much this hobby has changed during the past 45 years. I hope the little guy can carry on the hobby for us.

 

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

Richard Gonzales

Hey Spence - I know this is Railking but I was told it may still be a scale caboose by my LHS.  Mine hasn't arrived yet so what's your opinion?

Ralph,

 

Very nice shots!  Can I ask where you purchased those building flats?  Thanks.

 

I've seen this before during the Atlas Woodside "Reefer Madness" epidemic. Some of the afflicted individuals ended up building 6-inch to the foot woodside reefers inside their homes and clubhouses. Sad, sad situation. Hopfully, once the replica has been completed it will be put to a more practical use.

I don't know about a Woodside Reefer, but I'm sure, if they could, it would resemble an R162 subway car of a #4 train, with Pinstripes. 

 

Richie

@ChessieMD: The flats are all either scratch built or kit bashed or a mixture of both.

 

On ebay they are going for $300 - $450 plus shipping for sealed sets. used or unsealed not sure one guy on there has a unsealed set for $295 plus shipping at least at your local hobby shop you can see it I would see how he reacted to a offer of $275 and see where he goes from there but if used I might try even lower as you can get a new sealed set on ebay including shipping $340.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lionel...;hash=item27fbdf9e6d 

 

For me it for time being anyway will be kept sealed and is put away till I can build a display shelf for it. 

As a kid, I remember when it came out.  I'd done anything back then to have had the Chessie Hopper set and the Burlington Northern Boxcar set.  Those were about the nicest trains I'd ever saw...at that point in my life, they were the nicest trains ever!

   A photo of inspiration for my yard. 

 

 

They both are very nice sets and at one time the Burlington went for around $700.00 or so. If I recall the Chessie Sd40 had an issue with cracking at the front and rear screw holes ...

Westinghouse; I think it's pretty detailed for a Railking.

a busy day at Coalwood yard......

Many Railking Items are the same size as scale and have the same details as Scale. I know I should get this caboose I have the engine in Premier.

 

A couple of pictures from yesterday at the D.A.R.E. Model railroad club. The SW9s are uncataloged MTH Montour SW9s, and the ES44AC is a Lionel model.

Have a great weekend.

 

Ben,

 

I'm with Chris; it has to be a new kitchen for Vinnie.

 

Coach Joe

Some of my NS heritage units.

Main St, downtown Ironville access hatch under construction and in place. Still needs super detailing, but good enough for now. Now to finish the rest of the street.

That looks very nice!  What an eye catcher...nicely done! 

The Big Bridge and a couple more pics

Nor Cal Foothills Layout.

 

My new (to me) Surfliner with people, led lighting, and a few other little details so far....  You may notice the new charcoal felt skirting on the layout too!

 

  Relaxing by a warm fire...

Here is  picture of a K-line Western Maryland 2 Bay Ribbed Hopper With Coal Load. I bought this off of OGR Forum member. This picture not my original car. The trucks was zinc riot on mine fell to pieces so have new trucks coming for it. 

Nothing really new today........just a thought and a reminiscence...........

 

These pics are always my weekly favorite!

Christopher has it right!

He's having a blast enjoying the hobby with his young family......

 

 

 

For those of you with young children, enjoy them now......they grow up too darn fast!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She's now 29.

 

 

 

 

 

She's now 25.

 

 

 

 

 

He's now 22.

 

I look at these pictures and wonder where all the time went!

 

Peter

 

 

Trying out one of the Western Hobbycraft trolleys my Dad left me.

Dan

Once again Peter on the Putnam Division and Christopher2035 have set the standard when it comes to family train photos! Thanks, guys, I really enjoy these type of postings. Since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, here's my contribution:

 

1978, at age 6. He is now 43 and has learned TMCC as well as the use of the go-Pro camera.

 

 

 

1980 age 1 1/2 . Now 36, and bringing her daughter with Grandma to Tracker shows.

 

 

Great photos, reminds me of the days (1960's) when my dad, brother Steve and I took over the entire full basement of our home in Old Tappan, NJ and build a massive totally immobile layout. no plans, no idea, off the cuff design. My sister and mom were completely over run by boys and their toys. It was an Olympic event for them to get to the washer and dryer. 

Great pics everyone!

 

Inspired by the recent MPC thread, here are some recent pick-ups of MPC-era cars as I try to complete some of the sets from those days.

 

 Circus Stock Car

 

 

 

JL Cowen Box Car

 

 

 

Citgo Tanker

 

 

 

Sunoco Black 3-dome Tanker

 

 

 

Christopher, Peter, B&OBob,

 

Great family photos of families enjoying trains!!  I can appreciate it very much in a negative sense.  I have been the loan wolf in my family who likes trains.  I did not have anyone else interested in trains growing up save an uncle who took a brief dive into trains before returning to his first love RC airplanes.  I bought my first set at 12. My daughters and wife do not get interested in trains.  They support my hobby and encourage me, but just have a passing interest.  Maybe we will have a grandchild some day who will enjoy Pap's trains.  

 

Great photos, guys!!!

pretty much where I'm at. My wife and youngest daughter support my hobby, but have no real interest. Dad built an HO layout after passing his Lionel's to me, but he's over an hour away. My Uncle has a Lionel layout for Christmas, but here it's just me and the cats.

Mickey, look like the club has two wonderful sets of K-Line passenger cars, the North Coast Limited and the Empire Builder. Good taste!!!

 

 

Hi Passenger Train Collector,the amazing thing about this layout is that it is owned by one person,not a club.

Mikey

Mickey, this guy knows his passenger cars.