Robert, Thanks, glad you didn't take me the wrong way either! As for scenery and "realism" in any scale......to me one of my all time favorite layouts was the...
Hello again Bud and all... I agree that the 1949 showroom layout is really a classic ... I don't know if your into old black and white movies like I am (I love...
I recently noticed this fairly inexpensive 0-8-0, about $100 and would like to know if anyone here has one. If so, are you satisfied with it? I have the...
It has been a while since I purchased a brand new Lionel Steam engine. I just received one of their new traditional 0-8-0 ATSF steamers. For less than a...
I have an 0-6-0 tank engine and it was not lubricated, don't take a chance just do it. Gordon Howard ... engine. I just received one of their new traditional...
I have an 0-6-0 tank engine and it was not lubricated, don't take a chance just do it. Gordon Howard ... engine. I just received one of their new traditional...
Could someone recommend a source of information somewhere on general maintenance of engines: - how often to lubricate? - what kinds of lubrication where? ...
This is the largest Super "O" Layout I have ever seen - in a museum no less. It is 57' long. This layout is a toy train winner with its usage of Super "O",...
Just wanted to let everyone know there is a Train meet this weekend 9/13 and 9/14. The Great Lehigh Valley Train Meet Merchants Sqaure Mall 1901 S 12th st ...
I hope this dosent sound like a stupid question,but how does a fastrack insulated section work? is it ALWAYS insulated or can it be remotly switched on? My...
Hi All, Selling off my 1980 to present day Lionel and MTH collection. O Guage Lionel: 8480 F3A/F3A (#'s 8480 & 8482); 8481 F3B #8481 Dummy with sound, ...
Hi everyone! What is the tie height of Ross Switches compared with O27 tubular track? I have a lot of tubular track, but am looking at extending my layout. So...
From Modern Mechanix magazine, 1931: http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/09/11/home-built-tracks-for-electric-trains/ Interesting article from a time when...
Hi Gordon, I have, but I'm worried about their design being similar to Lionel O27 switches. I'm having problems with an MTH PS2 loco going over the switches...
Hi Dan, I agree that the old Lionel switches like the 1121 powered and 1024 manual are the best, the moveable parts don't flop around. I'm looking for 42"...
Hi to all, I just received a 623 switcher, that runs very well. However the shell has what looks to be mildew on it. These raised white spots are scattered all...
I had this exact issue a few months back with a set of 2344 F3s. I used a 3M product from Autozone called swirl remover, I think. I used it very sparingly....
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Hello I have the following 3 rail equipment forsale All equipment comes in origional boxes and are in great shape. Buy any 2 items and take $10 off PRR 1)MTH...
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Hello group: I am a new member. My name is Peter Trunk and I live in central New Jersey. I'm a retired teacher who is just crazy about model trains. I have...
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Hi everyone, after 35 years been in 2 rails side of the hobby, I decide to switch to 3 rails, for the simple reason than I like to be able to walk in a store...
