Elektoy No. 905 locomotive and tender pulling Elektoy freights. These trains were made ca. 1911-13. They are No. 1 gauge, three-rail electric trains.
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Wow! That is way cool.
Richie
I love it! great trains and fantastic layout. thanks for sharing.
Great train and a really nice layout!
Always fun to watch your video's Jim!
Just wonderful to see these older and lesser-known trains up and running. I got your book Jim, and enjoy it tremendously. Well done! It's good to have someone sharing knowledge of these great trains with the rest of us who admire but have very little experience with them.
Couldn't help but notice your Marklin "Ubergangsted" and also the other, straight-through white pedestrian crossing bridge. Love these old "gangways", they seem to add a certain cosmopolitan air to the layout.
Thanks for making the video and sharing it. That brass steamer is a knock-out, and you have her and the rolling stock running great! Everything looks all original, down to the headlight bulb!!
Tell us about the couplers... what the...??
david
Incredible....a 100 year old toy! Really, fantastic!
Peter
That is much appreciated. I love watching ancient working pieces, especially the orphans that we don't normally see.
Originally Posted by hojack:
> I got your book Jim, and enjoy it tremendously. Well done! It's good to have someone sharing knowledge of these great trains with the rest of us who admire but have very little experience with them.
Thanks, David...glad you are enjoying the Voltamp/Boucher book.
> Couldn't help but notice your Marklin "Ubergangsted" and also the other, straight-through white pedestrian crossing bridge. Love these old "gangways", they seem to add a certain cosmopolitan air to the layout.
Yes, I've been focusing on Maerklin and other European trains and accessories in recent years. Great tinplate!
> Tell us about the couplers... what the...??
Elektoy used a very unusual arrangement with a spring-loaded male coupler that fit into a (female) slot in the following car. If you line things up, they are "automatic" in that they will couple if you push the cars together. To de-couple you push down on the tab on the male coupler. They work!
Jim
Thank you Jim, great stuff!
How does one acquire Jim's book? 
THANKS in advance! 
Originally Posted by Tinplate Art:
How does one acquire Jim's book?
THANKS in advance!
Hi Art,
My book is available on Amazon.com...just do a search for Voltamp Amazon and it will come right up.
Thanks for your interest in the book!
Jim
Just ordered it today!
THANKS, Jim!
PS: I am what used to be referred to as an "armchair" collector! 
I dabble in several gauges (O and SG), but mostly run MTH standard gauge reproductions and one G scale (1:22.5) live steam loco!
Also, any info on the availability of the Beggs book?
Jim,
Great trains and a great video as usual.
Bob
