Reply to "2 7/8 layout takes on a new level"

Thank you all for your interest and very kind comments!!!

I am basically a postwar person who stumbled on to a set of 2 7/8 (the #100 B&O) back in the 90s , with the intention of getting it going someday. The history fascinated me as this was where it all began for Lionel. But the real hook came when I saw how well it could run. The #200 steel gondola was a basket case that took forever to put into good shape.

The #300 Converse based trolley is perhaps special as I live about 20 miles from where the Converse factory was (Winchendon MA).

As you all know, trains were meant to run, so I squeezed in a layout to the train room already dominated by postwar. (there are also 2 Wide Gauge loops on the floor for some American Flyer).

If you should be in central MA and want to visit, send me an email! If you are looking for history or information on the 2 7/8 era, I have collected and read a great deal and happy to share it.

Thanks again!

John

4/13/196:31 AM

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