I don't have any shelf queens except a 403 switcher , All my "toys " my kids have been able to run depending on age , I like things that need fixing , if they ( the kids ) get to play with them they may grow up loving them and keeping my "stuff" when I'm gone. I'll buy stuff just for them after fixing it up , if damaged I'll refix it. Thats the beauty of it , keep it going , let youngsters play with it ,to enjoy it like most of us as kids , I still have my Lionel 202 set I got when 8 years old. Here's a Hafner 1010 I fixed up for my grand daughter she calls it Barnie , and there are others.
How many of you folks acually repair items other than clean and lube ? I know some are very good at detailing , but can they do a "Sir James" the windup guy on them. Whats the use of having a 63 corrvet in the garage if you never drive it ?
Anyone care to differ !
