QUOTE: Originally posted by palallin 92, This is a prewar (WWII) trainset in Standrad Gauge, which is considerably larger than O. This particular set looks to be late '20s/early '30s. It is a common, small (for Standard Gauge) set, great for getting into SG with but not really compatable with the postwar Lionel stuff you are exploring. It is constructed from tinplated sheet steel (hence the term "tinplate") and uses as pretty primative (but nearly indestructable) motor. Parts can certainly be had. Be aware that SG will be pricey compared to common O, that SG will take more room and time to get, and that SG is addictive as can be! If you dabble, you may get hooked (ask me why I know that!). [:D] Peter Riddle did a very good SG primer called "America's Standard Gague Trains." You can search eBay's "Standard Scale" listings (in trains/toys and hobbies) for SG stuff (along with lots of things that don't belong there).
QUOTE: posted by 92hatchattack ok, there are some abveviations ive been seing around here that i dont know .. maybe you all can tell me what they ,mean...... TMCC DCS PSI PS2 TIU BPC
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