New Member here..

Welcome Jaime, this is a fun group and you will find that it has loads of very knowledgable people (I've lost count on how many times I've asked and received tons of answers).  There are a ton of great guys and gals on this list and you will enjoy it.  Don't be afraid to ask questions, I'm sure you'll get dozens of answers in return.  Welcome aboard.

Welcome Jamie H! As  J. Motts said, the forum is full of wonderful people with knowledge to share. On a side note, the 681 was my grandfathers first Lionel set. Also, don’t worry about crummy pictures as your not the only one who takes them sometimes! As for your 681, I usually lubricate my postwars before operation, and don’t forget to add smoke fluid or pellets so it doesn’t harm the smoke unit if it works. 

Pics look good to me.  Welcome aboard. 

Welcome aboard, nNICE SET that. Time to check under the hood.😎

Welcome to the forum! There are lots of good friendships and a wealth of knowledge available here, so step right in and have fun in this greatest of hobbies.

Welcome! This is a good place. Nice trains you have there! 

Welcome and enjoy the ride.

Welcome aboard!

Your set looks like a Lionel 2167WS from 1950 or 51. Nice set.

Hi Jamie,

J. Motts posted:

Welcome Jaime...I've lost count on how many times I've asked and received tons of answers).  There are a ton of great guys and gals on this list and you will enjoy it.  Don't be afraid to ask questions, I'm sure you'll get dozens of answers in return.  Welcome aboard.

I have also received many great answers to my questions over many years.  During this time,  the division of the Forum into specific Topics has also made it much easier to follow your specific interests, and to post questions that are very likely to be answered by knowledgeable hobbyists.  As to reading to learn more, our oldest son, my "Train Buddy" has purchased a home, and we are planning to build a garden railroad on his property with my "stored" LGB equipment.  So, I am now studying an excellent book by Allan Miller (who kindly welcomed you, supra.), to learn what we really need to do.  

Bottom line, what J Motts says is very true, and a compliment to the many fine people on the Forum. So, "Don't be afraid to ask questions..."

Welcome!

Welcome!!!  If you need help just ask.  These GUYZ know all about how to fix em.

Better safe than sorry, a good lube job and a check of motor brushes should be done ASAP, though it looks to be in real nice shape. Search for threads or start your own if motors are a mystery to you.

   It had me smiling before I read line one fully

...oh yea, welcome

Jamie, welcome back to the hobby and to the forum. A wealth of information to explore here. Nice pics......Paul

Welcome!.  No end to the possibilities; Just wait till you see Lionel Legacy engines - sucked me right in.

This video set me on my path:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2ap0c6DWCM

Welcome.

Welcome!!! In the past I was on maybe 6 internet forums....I am down to this forum on a daily basis......great place for info. Very well managed and most part civil. 

Welcome Jamie H. Pics look good to me. Don't worry if you misspeak, no worries there. Don't be afraid to ask questions about anything. Someone will be sure to answer any questions you have, and others as well. Don't forget if you need advice, there are plenty of great people to offer on every subject. I have found from my experience that it may take a bit(depending on what you're asking) to get an answer. Don't get discouraged if your topic(s) don't get a reply right away, some of us get on odd hours and timezones sometimes come into play.

P.S., love the Turbine.

laz1957 posted:

Welcome!!!  If you need help just ask.  These GUYZ know all about how to fix em.

Yep, the fellas on this forum helped me repair a Vision Line Big Boy (I destroyed the smoke units by either over filling or under filling them - there is much info on the forum for the right way to fill them).

Uh, did anyone tell you about the “Forum Initiation Rites” yet??