Buy anything cool lately?

I know this may sound odd, but I recently sold my B &A  K-line Berk and LionMaster UP Challenger and bought 2 LionChief engines, a B&A Hudson and  UP Mike. I did it because I decided to go MTH DCS and the original locos weren’t compatible without adding a TM Command base and I felt it would only complicate matters since I’m not that electronic and computer savvy.

I operate 2 MTH Diesel passenger trains in DCS mode and the 2 LionChiefs, with their controllers, as freight haulers on my ceiling layout. To say I’m happy with the 2 steamers is an understatement. Simple to use, literally Plug & Play, maybe too simple compared to DCS, but great fun. Plus, they can easily pull up to 14 standard freight cars which is as many as I’ve tried so far. Sure they’re tradition size which makes them small compared to the engines I had, but maybe Lionel will add the LionChief system to their LionMaster engines someday soon.

Got a z stuff crossbucks set with lights and bells and a Lionel BN boxcar with freight car sounds--more bells and whistles for the layout I'll be building!

I have a similar point of view and design.  I love MTH DCS and will run it on my phone soon.  Amtrack AEM 7 Electric  and GP38-2 Diesel running on my 2 main lines, and on my elevated line (Lionel transformer) either a Lionel antique electric set or a Post War Steam 736 and cars.

Berea Ohio Train Show pick-up today. Lionel #404 Baggage-Mail RDC, circa 1956....

Jushavnfun, The topic title doesn't say anything about being train related.  Good deal.

That is certainly a nice RDC, Howard!!

Zeppelin- one of my all time favorite bands. Nice find!

Nice RDC car Gandy

I received my C&O NW-2 the other day. Put it on the track and off it went. Needs a good cleaning and lubrication but the body is clean as could be.

Bob

Bob, Excellent looking  C&O 624 !!

GandyDancer,  The original B&O Budd Cars were always my father's, Paul, favorite.

Just ran my Erie Heavy Mikado with some Atlas O 40' Erie X-29 and Single-Sheathed box cars.  It ran perfectly out of the box. Thanks Mr. Muffins Trains.

Sincerely, John Rowlen

John, they look great!

Just received a five car set of LIRR premier passenger cars.  Full interior, just need little people.  Will pull with a LIRR DD-1.  What type of LIRR steamer would prototypically have pulled these?

Kirk R posted:

Just received a five car set of LIRR premier passenger cars.  Full interior, just need little people.  Will pull with a LIRR DD-1.  What type of LIRR steamer would prototypically have pulled these?

 

Those are some very nice cars Kirk. I just finished picking up a UP Challenger Madison set and I love them. I also just finished putting a few seated figures in the Observation Car tonight. I got them from across the Pond off eBay. I must say I am pleased with the quality, especially for the price. I still need to add some standing passengers as well as crew figures to make it look a but more prototypical. Here is a quick video.

Adding the passengers was a lot of fun, the cars are very easy to disable with just a Phillips and six screws.

I added a few funny touches like a gentleman taking the browns to the super bowl while his lady friend patiently waits 😂

Hope you enjoy the cars!

Nice cars Kirk.

Found this http://www.27east.com/news/art...In-Style-On-The-LIRR

Found a 671 for a Christmas present to a family member who's been trying to find one in really good condition for a few years, 1625 with the marker lights not broken off, AHM HO Lincoln train funeral car (made before zip codes were given out? Box says Philadelphia 34, PA), couple coffee mugs, Mohawk Designs train t-shirt, and a couple paint brushes at the Berea, Ohio train show.

Nathan B posted:

Found a 671 for a Christmas present to a family member who's been trying to find one in really good condition for a few years, 1625 with the marker lights not broken off, AHM HO Lincoln train funeral car (made before zip codes were given out? Box says Philadelphia 34, PA), couple coffee mugs, Mohawk Designs train t-shirt, and a couple paint brushes at the Berea, Ohio train show.

Like the 1625 on bottom. Not sure I have seen before. BTW- NICE GIFT!

Joe Gozzo

Trainlover160 posted:

Nathan B posted:

Found a 671 for a Christmas present to a family member who's been trying to find one in really good condition for a few years, 1625 with the marker lights not broken off, AHM HO Lincoln train funeral car (made before zip codes were given out? Box says Philadelphia 34, PA), couple coffee mugs, Mohawk Designs train t-shirt, and a couple paint brushes at the Berea, Ohio train show.

Like the 1625 on bottom. Not sure I have seen before. BTW- NICE GIFT!

Joe Gozzo

1625.. came with military set, one year only, quite hard to find!

Congratulations, Nathan!! 

Mark Boyce posted:

Congratulations, Nathan!! 

Thank you! It was a good price and just a couple weeks ago, a friend of mine said it was a hard to find engine and I found it by pure luck.

Went to an O scale show with Dave C yesterday here in Gardner, MA.... Found this really cool  45 foot MP, panel side gondola...   Weathered it last night, took off the 2 rail trucks and couplers and installed a set of 3 rail Atlas O couplers that I weathered.   Never seen one of these before, it's a "wood kit" car.   Couldn't turn it down for $10.00.  

It looks great, Chris!

Got these over this weekend.

Another K-line Plymouth to add to the fleet.

Kirk R posted:

Just received a five car set of LIRR premier passenger cars.  Full interior, just need little people.  Will pull with a LIRR DD-1.  What type of LIRR steamer would prototypically have pulled these?

 

Nice cars Kirk, enjoy.

Dave

RSJB18 posted:

Another K-line Plymouth to add to the fleet.

Nice Bob! Whats that make? 20? LOL

Five and counting Mike. Forgot to put the Strasburg model in the picture.

Now its official

          nice photo Bob !    cool

RSJB18 posted:

Five and counting Mike. Forgot to put the Strasburg model in the picture.

Now its official

Keep it up Bob... pretty soon you’ll need a big garage for all those Plymouths... bah-dum-dump 

Very nice collection. I remember a post some months ago that showed a McGinniss NH version which was quite fetching!!! I wish they would make one of those with command control.

                           DON'T  forget one for the garage Bob... 

                             for sale...  https://www.railiron.com/

briansilvermustang posted:

 

                           DON'T  forget one for the garage Bob... 

                             for sale...  https://www.railiron.com/

 

There you go Bob! LOL

Thanks for the help guys but If I brought that home I'd be living in it 😁

If you purchase it, do you use a ERR AC Commander or a DC Commander to upgrade it to TMCC?

Picked up a couple goodies at the Spokane Fall Model Train Show

The three high cubes for 20 bucks and the olive drab backhoe with all these construction workers for another $8 and, yes, those are city workers.  One guy working and nine guys watching!! Lol!  I know from personal experience...

Not to mention all the nice people to chat with.  This particular show used to be 90% HO, but this year there was a bunch more O gauge stuff.  Pretty cool.

And you gotta love train shows,  no shipping!!! 

- Nick

RSJB18 posted:

Thanks for the help guys but If I brought that home I'd be living in it 😁

I could donate a sleeping bag and pillow if needed!

Nick R. posted:

Picked up a couple goodies at the Spokane Fall Model Train Show

The three high cubes for 20 bucks and the olive drab backhoe with all these construction workers for another $8 and, yes, those are city workers.  One guy working and nine guys watching!! Lol!  I know from personal experience...

Not to mention all the nice people to chat with.  This particular show used to be 90% HO, but this year there was a bunch more O gauge stuff.  Pretty cool.

And you gotta love train shows,  no shipping!!! 

- Nick

Nick, Man I knew I should have gone to Spokane this weekend! I could have visited my sister and gone to a train show! WOW did I screw up! LOL

mike g. posted:

RSJB18 posted:

Thanks for the help guys but If I brought that home I'd be living in it 😁

I could donate a sleeping bag and pillow if needed!

Enabler!!!  

Apples55 posted:

mike g. posted:

RSJB18 posted:

Thanks for the help guys but If I brought that home I'd be living in it 😁

I could donate a sleeping bag and pillow if needed!

Enabler!!!  

LOL 

Mark Boyce posted:

Apples55 posted:

mike g. posted:

RSJB18 posted:

Thanks for the help guys but If I brought that home I'd be living in it 😁

I could donate a sleeping bag and pillow if needed!

Enabler!!!  

LOL 

So glad you guys are having such fun at my expense. No worries- I'm laughing too

CBS072- I'm old school, all conventional for me. 

                          hey Bob,  found you a "six room condo" for sale...

Kirk R posted:

Just received a five car set of LIRR premier passenger cars.  Full interior, just need little people.  Will pull with a LIRR DD-1.  What type of LIRR steamer would prototypically have pulled these?

 

Love these. The 2 car set is very hard to find... ask me how I know.

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