Nicks Trains, my Dreyfuss was an estate sale find. The elderly gentleman had most of his trains unopened . The Dreyfuss was displayed behind glass doors in a mahogany antique bookcase. He did not have a layout. This engine was/is flawless. I love the illuminated drivers.
Mack
Dave, take a good look at the traction tires, they may be rubbing on the brake shoes
Matt, I'll check that out. Thanks for the tip. Very stiff/tight tolerances on the trucks on this baby, that's for sure. Plus no lube initially.
My F3's all came out of the box with the wrong traction tires on them and the were rubbing on the brake shoes until they all got torn off
Just love this color scheme, Keith. They are beautiful.
I just obtained a new 18005 / 700E Hudson. Was listed on the auction site as used, but it turns out it was never run. Got it for less than half the going rate for same models. My first "real" steamer (aside from RTR K-Line Pacific).
Always kicked myself for not obtaining a 1937 700E back in the 70's when they were about $700. Now I just have to rework the layout to include some broader curves!
I just got off the original owners widow three sets in the boxes. Lionel 224e set, lionel 636 streamline set, and an American Flyer steam tin plate set. Also included were Marx lights, two circuit breakers lights, an American Flyer tin plate shed and a bunch of other stuff. I also got what looks like pre-war Lionel o gauge straight track that is 15 inch long. Never saw them before. Trains are in excellent shape and they ran right out of the box.
Beautiful Sharks, Keith...
I have been looking for passenger cars for my K-4 for over a year. Last week, I finally settled on a Lionel commuter series set. I love the four wheeled trucks on the passenger cars. I think they really look good with the four wheeled trunks on the K-4's tender.
Picked up a bunch of 2-rail trucks for a good price (thanks Keystone Ed), plus a UP/SP Heritage SD70ACe with scale wheels/fixed pilots. Also snagged a UP/WP Heritage SD70ACe with scale wheels/fixed pilots. 5 down/1 to go (DGRW) -- 2 to go if you count the UP flag unit.
Decided to make the Daytona a denizen of Hazzard county! 
The beginning of something different and a new part of this hobby, I have
not been involved, in,: THE strong, and EARNEST, search for a desired product.
KLine, Denali, ALaska , Business car!!!!!!!!
I now must complete the passenger consist!!
EDIT: OH YEA, ALUMINUM
Nicks Trains, my Dreyfuss was an estate sale find. The elderly gentleman had most of his trains unopened . The Dreyfuss was displayed behind glass doors in a mahogany antique bookcase. He did not have a layout. This engine was/is flawless. I love the illuminated drivers.
Mack
WOW. What a find. I paid more and mine was a steal.
I just obtained a new 18005 / 700E Hudson. Was listed on the auction site as used, but it turns out it was never run. Got it for less than half the going rate for same models. My first "real" steamer (aside from RTR K-Line Pacific).
Always kicked myself for not obtaining a 1937 700E back in the 70's when they were about $700. Now I just have to rework the layout to include some broader curves!
Might it have been on stout auctions? I wanted it but was too much for me.
A 1/18"scale model of the car from my all time favorite movie.
Dan
THATS VERY COOL.THE BLUES BROS?
Decided to make the Daytona a denizen of Hazzard county!
BOSS HOGG WAS WAY COOL
Terry is the Alaska Passenger Car Guy. Nice purchase for the Denali.
Well, besides my jeep, I did manage to get the whole Williams Ringling Bros. train several weeks ago. runs well (of course) and its very colorful. Great whistle too. Cars are nice, metal trucks, etc. I'm pleased with it.
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