Polar Express in Tin Plate

gene maagOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Just in time for Christmas, I just completed my version of the Polar Express and I named it for my Grandson THE RYDER EXPRESS. I restored 2 Lionel 610 and one 612 passenger cars, painted them Polar Express colors, Took pictures of all my Grandsons family and mounted them in the windows. I added 2 extra lights in each car and changed the trucks to post war so they would connect to his engine. The cars look great and I'm sure he will be thrilled on Christmas day.

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12/23/158:48 PM

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SteamerOGR Forum Member

that looks great Gene!

12/23/1511:04 PM

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rtr12OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

That does look great. I really like the idea of the family pictures in the windows, that's a great idea. I am sure it will be a hit!

12/24/1512:33 PM

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wmtrainnut09OGR Forum Member

That's pretty neat what you did there Gene. Cool stuff.

12/24/1512:42 PM

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El ClassicoOGR Forum Member

Awes Me!

12/24/151:07 PM

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Mallard4468OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

This is a great example of the kind of thing we need more of - a creative approach that results in a one-of-a-kind item. Looks like fine workmanship, and it gets the kids involved. Well done.

12/24/151:31 PM

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handyandyOGR Forum Member

That's cool! Are the pictures printed on transparency film or regular paper?

12/24/153:38 PM

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berkmanOGR Forum Member

That's awesome! I'm sure your grandson will love it

12/24/154:04 PM

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Brian LiesbergOGR Forum Member

Looks good!

Would look really cool if someone did it to an AF Hudson set.

https://p2.liveauctioneers.com...4623/8933356_1_l.jpg

12/24/157:08 PM

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MythottoOGR Forum Member

Super job you did! Really like your work!

Ken

12/24/1511:16 PM

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Rocky MountaineerOGR Forum Member

Looks absolutely fabulous! Your grandson will love it!!!

David

12/25/1512:52 AM

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rtraincollectorOGR Forum Member

now that's a family treasure for years to come

12/25/159:57 AM

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gene maagOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

handyandy posted:
That's cool! Are the pictures printed on transparency film or regular paper?

I tried transparencies but you could not see the pictures when the lights were off. I printed the pictures on photo paper and I got to see them both ways. the only problem is that they are a little more fragile. but it worked. everyone loved them on Christmas Day.

12/25/159:32 PM

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