Finally builder is set to deliver material to start the new building. A 34 x 40 ft space dedicated to my post war Lionel dealer display layouts. Planning to recreate a 1950's train/hobby shop as I have also collected matchbox and dinky cars and dealer display items. Just hope gets up and ready before the the weather changes. Also just finished reproducing a rare "layout" of such from Lionel as was included in a single set with the general and frontier plasticville set. Came in a 20 x 30" box with general engine and cars. Basically it is the same track plan as seen in the early 1960's dealer catalogs but was cut in 1/2 to ease packing and shipping for the consumer. Will decorate with proper plasticville items for full effect.
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Wow!! That's an impressive collection that will look outstanding in it's new home!
-Greg
DROOL!
Way cool!
artyoung posted:DROOL!
Ditto!
Outstanding, good luck with it...
Looking forward to seeing more pics as the project goes along!
Peter
Great collection and displays....I’m envious. I never saw that Ferris wheel box car display before. Look forward to seeing your progress.
Rick, I really admire your work. Congratulations on the new space. Do you have any ambitions of opening it to the public as a museum of sorts? How’s the project coming along?
What a great way to enjoy the hobby and preserve its history. Not sure if anyone else has attempted to put so many dealer displays together in one place.
You have found a unique niche in the hobby.
JD2035RR posted:Rick, I really admire your work. Congratulations on the new space. Do you have any ambitions of opening it to the public as a museum of sorts? How’s the project coming along?
Still waitng on builders to get started, all the materials on site. My hope is to be able to share with the train collectors at least. Always concern to let just anyone come in to see but I enjoy sharing. Also this will free up a lot of space in workshop for other projects and restorations. I am wanting to accurately recreate some of the prewar dealer displays with correct tin mountain construction etc.
Finally building is up and concrete poured although the concrete guy says he is not happy with it (shudder) so I have to go out and see.
Can't wait to see it. Good luck!
JD2035RR posted:Rick, I really admire your work. Congratulations on the new space. Do you have any ambitions of opening it to the public as a museum of sorts? How’s the project coming along?
ACtually plan to try and open up for local TCA members if all goes to [plan
Can you post pics of your Building construction?