IT's TEAM TRACK TUESDAY!!! April third 2018 edition. Share your team track photos here!!

Neat scene. I like the weathering on the hoppers. 

The San Diego Electric Railway Association (SDERA) received a former San Diego Trolley Duewag-Siemens U2 to be place on display at the National City Depot in which is operated by SDERA  

Still two weeks away from the official grand opening, but the new Everett Team Track & Community Park is already accepting deliveries via two of its three tracks.

One of the first deliveries to arrive was dropped off earlier today. On board were three new Mystery Machine Style Patrol Vans for the Everett Police Department. 

Chief Milford convinced Township Trustees to ordered the custom vans after seeing the work of Mystery Inc. first hand. Knowing a group of kids couldn't have possibly solved the Quaker Caper alone, the chief suspected their Mystery Machine must have played a key role in capturing the Quaker Man. 

"If having a funky van helps the gang at Mystery Inc., then having a funky van will help this department. These vans are absolutly essential for this department to succede." - Chief Milford.

Not everyone was so excited about the new patrol vans. In fact, many residents began making jokes about scooby-snack-donuts before the units even hit the ground.

Despite all the excitement on track 2, there was some real work being done back on track 1. 

After a brief ceremony and a few words from Chief Milford, the vans were offloaded, inspected, and put into service on the streets of Everett.

My layout has a diner with patches of snow on it, across the street from Yankee Stadium with baseball figures on the playing field. 

I used to think those patches of snow on the diner were a defect in the scene.

Not so! 

Yesterday, the Yankee home opener was snowed out! The home opener is being played this afternoon. The patches of snow are perfect for today:

Happy TTT

Patrick- the hoppers look great. I think you should keep an eye on the guy on the bike. He seems to be in the middle of all the trouble on your team tracks.

Thomas- the new vans look great. I'm sure the local authorities will get used to them.

Tim-looks like a nice addition to the Museum.

Arnold- Spring snow UGHHHH!!!!!!

Locally my new WM GP-7 has been going through its break in runs on the RSJ&B

Bob

  Red Cross Assistance Station, Tallulah, Louisiana, May 5, 1927

Patrick, great action packed scene. Good job weathering your hoppers. 

Thomas, those are some very interesting police vans. Vans with spoilers, what will they think of next. 

Arnold and Bob, yeah this weather sure sucks. 

On my team track, this car was seen last week being unloaded, as one final delivery of candy made it in time for the last minute Easter shoppers...

abbrail posted:

Still two weeks away from the official grand opening, but the new Everett Team Track & Community Park is already accepting deliveries via two of its three tracks.

One of the first deliveries to arrive was dropped off earlier today. On board were three new Mystery Machine Style Patrol Vans for the Everett Police Department. 

Chief Milford convinced Township Trustees to ordered the custom vans after seeing the work of Mystery Inc. first hand. Knowing a group of kids couldn't have possibly solved the Quaker Caper alone, the chief suspected their Mystery Machine must have played a key role in capturing the Quaker Man. 

"If having a funky van helps the gang at Mystery Inc., then having a funky van will help this department. These vans are absolutly essential for this department to succede." - Chief Milford.

Not everyone was so excited about the new patrol vans. In fact, many residents began making jokes about scooby-snack-donuts before the units even hit the ground.

Despite all the excitement on track 2, there was some real work being done back on track 1. 

After a brief ceremony and a few words from Chief Milford, the vans were offloaded, inspected, and put into service on the streets of Everett.

Very nice scenes and figures.

Patrick, always enjoy Team Track Tuesday and every ones posts. Where do you all find your vehicles. I have been looking for ones to populate my layout. The main factor for me is price. I cannot justify 30 dollars and up for vehicles. I keep looking. I finally found some cars at the last train show I went too for 5 dollars apiece. They were 1/43 but I can live with that I would rather have 1/48 but they are hard to come by. I would even consider even 1/50. Any of you that can point me in the right direction to find them is appreciated. Thanks Paul

Thanks Paul 2!  Glad to hear TTT is a regular stop for you!

I find vehicles at various places.  Small community type train shows usually have the best prices on used vehicles because other folks are selling off  their overstock/vehicles they no longer want.   That being said I have bought most of mine from retailers when on sale or with gift certificates that I've received.

 Used toy stores also have good deals on vehicles. I just bought some Corgi fire engines 2 for $25.  They were in like new condition.  I always keep my eyes open ( as I'm sure you do too ) for vehicles which fit my layouts historical period 1946 - late 50s.  I've even found some vehicles ( VW buses ) and farm equipment ( wagons, tractors and plows ) at my local grocery store for $1.00 each.  I always browse the toy section when doing grocery shopping ... it's the little kid in me LOL! 

Every once in a while I find something on E bay for a decent price with free shipping. 

Anyway that's how I find my vehicles.  I'm sure others will offer their own unique ways of finding vehicles as well.  Hope this helps you!

In a word...Ebay. Like you I also have found some bargains at train shows, but that can be hit or miss.  If you have any Dollar General stores around you, they may carry an assortment of 1/43? vehicles. At only $5.00, you can't go wrong.

Another option I have used, if your willing to put some work into it is old Tootsie toys. Here are some pics of a couple of trucks I re-habbed, also gotten from "da bay"...

As purchased from Ebay...

With a little work, some after market parts, some paint and elbow grease, you've got these...

Here is a pic with another typical "O gauge" vehicle and figure for a size comparison...

IMO they fit in quite well. I hope this helps.

Great vehicles Mark!! I recognize them being used in your TTT posts.  They look terrific!!!

The 8111 has been told to pull on on the old side track on the westside of town while other traffic moves thru. The westside has built up in the last 5 years with car lots and fast food places.The track ends at what is almost a drive thru location for a McDonald's . Ronald himself comes out to invite the crew in.  The bums seeing an easy ride to somewhere are attracted like flies.  The one crew member has found something more interesting than a Big Mac thou.  Azgary

Meanwhile over in Plasticville...

"The evening commuter bus crashed into a pickup truck today.No one was hurt. The Station Master came over and told everyone they could go to the team track to ride a special train home." - little abbrail

paul 2 posted:

Where do you all find your vehicles

I've found just about every vehicle in my stash on ebay or in my local thrift stores. The new Everett police vans came from ebay for about $6 each (shipped). That white delivery truck hiding in the background cost just .50 at the local thrift store. Patience and persistence are key to finding a great deal in either place.

Mark's truck rehabs are amazing and have put me on the search for some old beaters!

Thanks for another great week of TTT everyone!! Wonderful photos, stories, and humor guys!  See ya all next week on the TEAM TRACK!!  Have a terrific week of fun and imagination!! 

The team track just outside the Ri.C.H. yard was busy this morning, getting ready for SWSAT!