Me and the grandson have been on the workbench applying tweaks and bulbs and fixes. “Got Smoke?” (Thanks to Eli and ChooChooCharlie). I never had a steam engine with whistle and smoke. Our grandkids do… 😃 The wonderful woman who had the courage to marry me… a 5 1/2 year old kid, asked… “How many engine do you need?” I responded “only one, these are for the grandkids”. 😜 😜
Below is our best “found in the dumpster with three rail Lionel track and log loader building” finds….. still original worn patina Green, heaviest engine we have, smooooooooth power, original pantographs…. And and… wait for it…. An original GG1 “Horn”. We are stoked to share with all y’all as our success has breadcrumbs back to you. Note: “Original, Autographed Lionelski box car!”
Thanks to all, I appreciate ya, from our little 4x8 carpet layout. (Oh, p.s. , I’ve been asked to add a couple switches for sidings to park a consist , did I use that properly, and a box of curves to run a loop up the stairs, across the hall, under the table, under the chair and back again)
roflmao, I replied “Absolutely!”
stay tuned….. ⏰
ppss: thanks, for allowing me to share… in this group of colossal builders, skilled visionaries, Artists and photographers. We watch your videos of Dream Layouts and Fantastic Modeling… Mr Elliot would always thanks me for volunteering to assist in his “Dream (nightmare) Layout”. It was I who thanked him for the learning opportunities. salute to you all 🫡