@ScoutingDad posted:Not sure if this really qualifies as "cool" but picked up a Plastruct twin tank kit. Now I'll have to see if my modeling skills can handle this build. Never used plastic weld before, so this will be a new adventure!
This is what comes in the kit.
This is what it should look like when done.
Nice kit, I grew up near Van Stratton Chemical company and those are like they had.
@paulp575 posted:They are a different type of couplers. They do have the little piece sticking out on the neck of the coupler. They don't have the thumb tack type of coupler. They have a square piece that can uncouple - look something like the MTH couplers. It does say "Made in China" though.
Here's a pic of the couplers: 
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Couple recent additions:
Milwaukee Road Ice Car 40' Wooden Reefer (Atlas 3001564). Raised in Milwaukee so think this would be a cool addition:
The graphics on these are really cool (and they have the meters on BOTH sides):
And both in one pic:
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Joe Cool!
aka WWI Flying Ace
From Atlantis Models.
It doesn't get any cooler than Joe Cool! 
Unfortunately the 120th caboose appears to have the problematic trucks and couplers but I'm not positive.
Earlier this week, I swung by the local Menards to pick up some groceries.... I walked out not only with what I originally went there for, but I also walked out with the Cripple Creek engine works, the Vetter Sash and Door building, and a coal hopper.
My Lionel GS-5 arrived!
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I added to my Lionel flat cars with pup trailers with this from Charles Ro. Since I mostly found all the Weaver TOFC's except for a couple I have now added these to my needle in a haystack quest. Should keep me busy searching for them. Pic............Paul 2
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my new western pacific
@paul 2 posted:I added to my Lionel flat cars with pup trailers with this from Charles Ro. Since I mostly found all the Weaver TOFC's except for a couple I have now added these to my needle in a haystack quest. Should keep me busy searching for them. Pic............Paul 2
Paul, it’s great looking! With your history on the Weavers, you will have lots of pups before you know it! Buy some Dog Chow now! 😉
MTH just released a Burlington extended vision caboose and I wanted one to go with my VO-1000. I waited till it was issued to order one and by the time the order went in it was too late. But they had issued the same caboose back in 2000 and I found one at Trainz. Worked out OK as the car is like new and I saved a few bucks. To reduce my shipping to product ratio, I also picked up a Mary Jane box car. My paternal grandfather always had a supply of Mary Janes to give one or two to the grandkids (if we were good) so this car brings back fond memories.
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I felt the same way about Clark bars. My favorite as a kid and no longer made. Found a Clark Bar box car to fill my nostalia appetite as well.
I've been thinking about getting a newer starter set for awhile to see how they are. Figured it would make a good video review also. So when I found out about the Pokémon train I had to get something so absurd. I have to say I really like the set. I think Lionel did a good job.
My only issue is a broke wire for the drawbar tether and so no sounds. I called Lionel to see about sending it in under warranty for service and they said they needed to call me back because they didn't know if they could service the engine. I'm a little baffled by that. But I'm sure it will be ok.
But I really love the graphics and the gondola is amazing. I am a very happy Prewar and MPC guy right now. Maybe modern Lionel will sneak something else out down the road that I have to have.
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@Ulus Ekerman posted:my new western pacific
I thought that one would look sharp, and it definitely does!!!
@paul 2 posted:I added to my Lionel flat cars with pup trailers with this from Charles Ro. Since I mostly found all the Weaver TOFC's except for a couple I have now added these to my needle in a haystack quest. Should keep me busy searching for them. Pic............Paul 2
Very nice Paul. These are very nice
Well I finally found a NYC O27 Caboose by Lionel I liked and I bought a Lionel New 6464 boxcar. I thinking of making a Lionel Traditional layout with tubular track one of these day’s
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@paul 2 posted:I added to my Lionel flat cars with pup trailers with this from Charles Ro. Since I mostly found all the Weaver TOFC's except for a couple I have now added these to my needle in a haystack quest. Should keep me busy searching for them. Pic............Paul 2
Paul, you may be seeing me at the next MOD Squad get-together with a couple of those... I already have some of the MTH ones from Stockyard and have plans to buy more.
@Dennis Rosenthal posted:I felt the same way about Clark bars. My favorite as a kid and no longer made. Found a Clark Bar box car to fill my nostalia appetite as well.
Clark Bars are still made.
Just got this off the bay, it's from 2003, 5 volt PS-2,
and I was surprised to find out it has flashing ditch lights and a smoke unit! Of course the protobattery is dead and won't charge, anybody know how long I can use a 9 volt until my BCR gets here?
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