How many Subway Sets do you own?

Hi FEC. I have 15 subway sets with add-ons for each.  These represent all that I fondly remember riding as well as those that I enjoyed seeing at the Transit museum. Although subways are the cornerstone of my collection, I also dabble in LIRR and military rail items.    In fact, I've been having a blast building tanks, trucks and other loads for repainted military flat cars. I just need to build that second layout for a military/Long island rural themed layout in one of my empty nest kid's rooms and I'm all set, LOL!.

Nice! I'm like you I'm also heavy in to the military loads. Its hard to find 1/43 US models WW2 era. I think 1/35 is too big.

I own 5 MTH CTA Subway sets. I love them all. I would like to see a future company pick up where MTH left off.

CTA - Blue Logo + Add on

CTA - Bicentennial + Add on

CTA - Chicago Bears

CTA - Chicago White Sox

CTA - Yellow Book

a few of my MTH Subway Sets..

I have been on the lookout for the CTA Green/Creme, probably the only set on my radar.

they are very rare and expensive. I had 3 sets and sold two of them awhile back. If one could be found, how much would someone have to pay for that 2-car set ?

Just one.

The Original Proto 1 NYC Subway D Train, with BCR installed. Two extra car set too.

This is the only MTH set I own, purchased it when it first came out

hey...BNSF-MATT...are you looking for the ..Green and Cream Set with the Green Roof or the Cream Roof to purchase ? 4 car set or 2 car set ?

@trainnerd posted:

hey...BNSF-MATT...are you looking for the ..Green and Cream Set with the Green Roof or the Cream Roof to purchase ? 4 car set or 2 car set ?

I am, although I have small lead on one right now, but it's not 100% for sure. Either one as long as it's PS2 or PS3.

@FECRailroaddog posted:

Nice! I'm like you I'm also heavy in to the military loads. Its hard to find 1/43 US models WW2 era. I think 1/35 is too big.

I've been stocking up on Tamiya, Hobby boss and now Atlantis for my 1/48 WW2/Korea era loads. I just bought a few Howitzer guns and an army fuel truck from Atlantis. All are in 1/48 and will make great loads. Check them out. I've also purchased a few of the Hobbyboss and Atlantis 1:48 Military kits at Hobby Lobby on Pines Blvd.

You can also order direct from Atlantis for decent prices -

https://atlantis-models.com/models-military/

Paint  these olive drab and stick on some army stickers and you’re good to go -

https://atlantis-models.com/wh...stic-model-kit-1-48/

https://atlantis-models.com/19...8-plastic-model-kit/

I only have the MTH BMT AB Standard set (3 car powered  & 3 car addon). It is fantastic set and I love it!



I am currently on the hunt for the R-1 4-car set and 2-car addon set....

Bryce

been searching for my first one since january! almost had a 1970s one from the forum today, but was a little too late!

8 MTH 6 car trains plus extra cars for a mix. Will be parting out red 12's, silver 42's & 17's in the near future to make room on the shelves for the next sets.

Not counting the R40 2-Car Add-on, I have three full R21 4-car subway sets, 2 in HO, and now a Redbird in O that I just purchased yesterday at Ready to Roll Trains here in Miami.

It's positioned right next to me at my desk at home along with my other interests where I've working remotely for the past year plus.

I had one of these in the past and sold it - big mistake.  I jumped at the opportunity when I saw one come up.

P.S. - Yes #Strap Hanger and #bluelinec4, whom I've been conversing with offline on another topic, with this purchase of the Redbird it looks like I've changed my mind   in a big way

I own one set...the CTA #6200s...because I used to ride them with MOM from Englewood into the city.

@Amfleet25124 posted:

Not counting the R40 2-Car Add-on, I have three full R21 4-car subway sets, 2 in HO, and now a Redbird in O that I just purchased yesterday at Ready to Roll Trains here in Miami.

It's positioned right next to me at my desk at home along with my other interests where I've working remotely for the past year plus.

I had one of these in the past and sold it - big mistake.  I jumped at the opportunity when I saw one come up.

P.S. - Yes #Strap Hanger and #bluelinec4, whom I've been conversing with offline on another topic, with this purchase of the Redbird it looks like I've changed my mind   in a big way

Nice pickup, Kevin! The R-21s were my first MTH subway purchase because they reminded me of the R-33 Redbirds I’d been riding into Manhattan from Queens back in the late 80s/early 90s. I was going to change all the signage to #7 line, but I’m glad I didn’t (particularly since mth eventually came out with a #7 redbird).

So now you’re back on the Ogauge wagon? You better start building quick before you change your mind once again, LOL!

I have 2 complete sets of the MTH #6200 CTA 4-Car & 2-Car Subway Sets....with the Green Roofs ..plus a set of the #6200 CTA with the very rare Cream Roof Set. When I was a kid when I lived on the South Side of Chicago, I use to ride the Douglas Park Line from one end of the line to the other. That was fun...back than.

Daaaaaaa.... Bearzssssss.....  I have a 4 car set of the Bears and gave up getting the 2 car add-on, so added a 2 car CTA silver set. Mixing them together, I  think, looks cool.  Saw it running that way at a Chicagoland Hobby.  Would love to see MTH run more CTA sets of all.

wow beautiful sets everyone. Trainnerd has some sets I never knew existed..I got in to the O guage late and missed out. Hopefully MTH does re-issue some of those sets.