Adriatic posted:I almost bought that boxcab myself but forgot. I guess I can erase that bookmark.
Figured the pantographs alone were worth it if I didnt like it once in front of me.
I'm going to be following you for a while in hopes you post more on it.
I'm glad you forgot! I'll try not to let it sit too long. I chose to let another one go... I wanted this one too, but people started bidding on it! 
Dennis Holler posted:Adriatic posted:I almost bought that boxcab myself but forgot. I guess I can erase that bookmark.
Figured the pantographs alone were worth it if I didnt like it once in front of me.
I'm going to be following you for a while in hopes you post more on it.
I'm glad you forgot! I'll try not to let it sit too long. I chose to let another one go... I wanted this one too, but people started bidding on it!
I also had this as a watch on eBay. Did not bid just watched the price go up. I like the Lionel 253's. The modification to make it a 4-4-4 was unique and does not look to do. I will keep my eyes open for a junker
You choose well imo, and I like LV a lot, but I like electrics more.
Curious: Can't get that motor to spin? Gears missing? No drive frame to mount to?
Looks like a great addition, Dennis!
Jim Waterman posted:Dennis - that O-1 looks great. Just need some handrails on the front and back, a Brunswick Green repaint and some Microscale O decals to make it look complete. If you get tired of it, send me a note. I am getting a large 3D printer (12 by 12 by 15" print area) and plan to print a P5 in standard gauge, maybe I'll have to do an O-1 in O scale as well.
Jim
Jim, You may have seen this before, but someone did an O1 in standard gauge80 years ago lol Not a whole lot of the #10 left though!
RonH posted:Dennis Holler posted:Adriatic posted:I almost bought that boxcab myself but forgot. I guess I can erase that bookmark.
Figured the pantographs alone were worth it if I didnt like it once in front of me.
I'm going to be following you for a while in hopes you post more on it.
I'm glad you forgot! I'll try not to let it sit too long. I chose to let another one go... I wanted this one too, but people started bidding on it!
I also had this as a watch on eBay. Did not bid just watched the price go up. I like the Lionel 253's. The modification to make it a 4-4-4 was unique and does not look to do. I will keep my eyes open for a junker
I have several Lionel 248's that need to be brought back to live.
Just wondering if a 248 would look good as a 4-4-4?
Any Suggestions?
It would not be a replica of a existing engine but would make a nice tin-plate model.
The two swivel ends with trucks/coupler, could be fabricated from a old/junk caboose.
The picture is not mine but copied from the web. One that I have needs work.
Hi Ron, It could, I think I have seen one built that way in the past. IMO it would be better with a longer shell, but that's not to said it couldn't look good based off the 248. I also want to make a Pennsy B1 rat, the 0-6-0 boxcab electric. That would be pretty easy to make using a 6 wheel motor from a 1666 or something similar. I also like that 0-4-0 diesel
Just won an auction of this SG series 200 hopper... cool!
Rubsam & Hormann Brewing Co. 36' Woodside Reefer Car Set, #185 & 2003, from the NJHIRAILERS.
Stopped by the local antique store this morning and found this brand new (still shrink wrapped to the inner cardboard) Weaver Knickerbocker Reefer. The box shows wear. Back in the late 40's & early 50's we lived in Brooklyn, NY and I remember that was one of the beers my Dad drank along with Piels & Schaefer. I've lucked out at this store before getting new old stock. I like Weaver cars a lot and still am on the fences as to keep it or resell it.
RonH posted:RonH posted:Dennis Holler posted:Adriatic posted:I almost bought that boxcab myself but forgot. I guess I can erase that bookmark.
Figured the pantographs alone were worth it if I didnt like it once in front of me.
I'm going to be following you for a while in hopes you post more on it.
I'm glad you forgot! I'll try not to let it sit too long. I chose to let another one go... I wanted this one too, but people started bidding on it!
I also had this as a watch on eBay. Did not bid just watched the price go up. I like the Lionel 253's. The modification to make it a 4-4-4 was unique and does not look to do. I will keep my eyes open for a junker
I have several Lionel 248's that need to be brought back to live.
Just wondering if a 248 would look good as a 4-4-4?
Any Suggestions?
It would not be a replica of a existing engine but would make a nice tin-plate model.
The two swivel ends with trucks/coupler, could be fabricated from a old/junk caboose.
The picture is not mine but copied from the web. One that I have needs work.
Front porch, back porch
No front door, no back door.
But why not? 
Dennis Holler posted:Jim Waterman posted:Dennis - that O-1 looks great. Just need some handrails on the front and back, a Brunswick Green repaint and some Microscale O decals to make it look complete. If you get tired of it, send me a note. I am getting a large 3D printer (12 by 12 by 15" print area) and plan to print a P5 in standard gauge, maybe I'll have to do an O-1 in O scale as well.
Jim
Jim, You may have seen this before, but someone did an O1 in standard gauge80 years ago lol Not a whole lot of the #10 left though!
That's pretty awesome ! I may have to build one of them.
JohnnieWalker posted:Dennis Holler posted:Jim Waterman posted:Dennis - that O-1 looks great. Just need some handrails on the front and back, a Brunswick Green repaint and some Microscale O decals to make it look complete. If you get tired of it, send me a note. I am getting a large 3D printer (12 by 12 by 15" print area) and plan to print a P5 in standard gauge, maybe I'll have to do an O-1 in O scale as well.
Jim
Jim, You may have seen this before, but someone did an O1 in standard gauge80 years ago lol Not a whole lot of the #10 left though!
That's pretty awesome ! I may have to build one of them.
What magazine is this from ? I am interested in knowing more about this project. Like I need another standard gauge project LOL !! One of my favorite things to do is to Kitbash standard gauge engines and cars.
That is from the march/April 1938 Model builder. I think there is more info in the next issue, but I only have this one issue. You can probably find that issue on ebay with a little patience.
Dennis Holler posted:That is from the march/April 1938 Model builder. I think there is more info in the next issue, but I only have this one issue. You can probably find that issue on ebay with a little patience.
Thanks for the info. I will see what I can find and hopefully I can put that project onto my to do list. I did take an AF 4644 0-4-0 and turned it into a 4-4-4. Should say I'm still working on it.
Dennis Holler posted:That is from the march/April 1938 Model builder. I think there is more info in the next issue, but I only have this one issue. You can probably find that issue on ebay with a little patience.
Dennis - is the article on line anywhere? Really cool project.
Jim
I can take pictures of the article portion in the issue that I have, that might get you started. It's a couple of pages.
Dennis that would be fantastic if you could do that.
From"The Railway & Locomotive Society Inc.
Note upper left side corner "PRR FEDERAL WRECK".
This volume contains a 30-page spread completely covering the January 15, 1953 wreck at the D.C. Union Station. Remember this was just days before IKE's first inauguration.
Many pictures and text covering the wreck, removal, temporary station repairs, the many pieces that motor #4876 was cut into, the investigations, the findings, picture of recently repaired and restored GG1 in red/five-stripe dress, and picture of 4876 after 1959 in single-stripe green dress.
Did you know that the first three cars of the consist pulled into the building with GG! 4876 were New Haven? And that a total of nine of the sixteen car consist were in-fact NH.
A must read for any GG1 enthusiast. Or obviously wanting to know about the wreck.
Does this qualify?
It's a Lionel limited edition Hogwart's Express box car made by RGS Trains in 2001, custom painted with classic Harry Potter graphics. I don't know how many were made but neither I nor anyone I know have ever seen one before so I 'm guessing it would qualify as both a special item and also rare.
Anyone have additional information on this box car other than what I've already stated?
PRRronbh posted:From"The Railway & Locomotive Society Inc.
I've been a NRHS member since the 80s and into 1:1 scale trains for longer than that (and having been to countless train collector/model shows over that time), and I've neveronce seen one of these, not even a badly used one in a box at a train show.
p51 posted:PRRronbh posted:From"The Railway & Locomotive Society Inc.
I've been a NRHS member since the 80s and into 1:1 scale trains for longer than that (and having been to countless train collector/model shows over that time), and I've neveronce seen one of these, not even a badly used one in a box at a train show.
They have been around for a while. Their website is rlhs.org
It its a real train and not a mock up or replica then is 1:1 really a scale or is it just a train?
Not terribly "earth shattering". I picked up a NOS Lionel NYC 40' faltcar with a removable load.
This is a nice fairly detailed diecast steam era flatcar. It even has a brakewheel so it won't runaway like the Menards flatcar when parked on a siding.
PRRronbh posted:p51 posted:PRRronbh posted:From"The Railway & Locomotive Society Inc.
I've been a NRHS member since the 80s and into 1:1 scale trains for longer than that (and having been to countless train collector/model shows over that time), and I've neveronce seen one of these, not even a badly used one in a box at a train show.
They have been around for a while. Their website is rlhs.org
Yes,I know this. Just saying in over 30 years as a hard core train fan, I've never seen a copy of this anywhere.
Snagged this today as a BIN, like this color scheme the best:
ohmydog... and WOOF-WOOF! I just won an auction for T-Reproduction 444 roundhouse section.
Brand new Legacy 990. Finally! LOL
Carey TeaRose posted:ohmydog... and WOOF-WOOF! I just won an auction for T-Reproduction 444 roundhouse section.
Sounds like you are going to need a bigger platform.
Not train related but I got this today, got a great deal on it.
Always wanted to read more about the German war correspondents.
I've been an avid historian and collector of WW2 US war correspondent stuff for several years, have written and done TV work on the subject...
Haven't even unboxed it yet, but picked up m.o.w. Legacy crane and railsounds car today at sidetrack hobbies.
MTH NYC RS3 (my Brothers new engine) NJHR Rubsam & Hormann 36 Ft' Woodside Reefer
Bought a nice thick book on American cable cars. Neat book with lots of maps, drawings and photos showing lots of tech and engineering info. Including how they made the big cables they used. Lots of good reading for $6. The woman at the antique store said they can't keep old Lionel trains around very long-they fly out as soon as they come in. Need a good dealer with lots of stock in Selma,NC !! Need some real trains coming through, too.
Decided I've got to be able to fit a siding on my little layout table.
Like new from a TCA member, bought these:
Originally posted by Dennis Holler:
I also like that 0-4-0 diesel:
Yeah... I kinda liked that little bugger too!
That is AWESOME!! Great looking little switcher Got any pics of the inside?
yesterday received 3 of the Lionel 65 ft mill gondolas. VBG Of course one is a BNSF another is NS and the third is CSX. I will unpack them Sunday and take to club on Friday to run a bit. Hopefully no problems with packing like the Lionel scale box cars.
I didn't buy it although I sure wanted to - a nice, original Lionel Hellgate bridge. First one I have ever seen in the flesh. Complete, original paint with some surface rust in spots. My book says $800 in "good" condition. Is that accurate ??
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