SUNDAY PUZZLE FUN 4-5-20 POSTWAR LOCOMOTIVES

[Penny Trains]

Got cabin fever?  I started working on these a few years ago and hadn't done anything with them yet.  Since a lot of you may be quite bored, I figured now would be a good time to debut them!

I call this a "Crossword-search" because in order to know what words you're searching for, you'll have to answer the question.  Simple huh?  Here we go!

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PUZZLE #1

POSTWAR LOCOMOTIVES

41 WORDS

1. (_ _ _ _) the (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) and (_ _ _ _ _) the (_ _ _ _ _)!  Here come the (_ _ _ _ _) and   (_ _ _ _ _ _) locomotives of the postwar era.
2. Perhaps your first set had an American Flyer No. 303 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) with puffing (_ _ _ _ _) one of Lionel’s (_ _ _ _ _ _) with the No. 1110 on the point.  Or maybe your first train was the (_ _ _ _) Lionel with a pink No. (_ _ _ _ _ _ -  _ _ _ _ _ _ -  _ _ _ _ _ ) doing the honors.
3. Whether you were lucky enough to start with Lionel set No. 2165WS which had a (_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _) 2-8-4 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) for power, or one with an American (_ _ _ _ _) No. 336 “(_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)” 4-8-4 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) at the head, if you’re an O gauge collector or an (_ - _ _ _ _ _) fan, chances are you know these locomotives.
4. Like Lionel’s No 773, Flyer’s No. 326 “Pacemaker” (_ _ _ _ _ _) is a beautifully detailed (_ _ _ _ _) model.
5. The 1946 No. 1665 (_ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _) is a modification of the prewar (_ _ _ _ _ -             _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) (minus one (_ _ _ _)), and had two (_ _ _ _ _ _) (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) and no (_ -_ _ _ _) lever.
6. The No. 2333 (_ _ _ _ _ - _ _) and No. 2334 NYC (_ - _ _ _ _ _) diesels always led (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) sets.
7. A highly desirable set is Lionel’s No. 2223W pulled by the No. 2321 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) (_ _ _ _ _) (_ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _).
8. Set No. 3726/19437 had to be purchased through J.C. Penney’s in 1965.  It used a No. 237 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) 2-4-2 for power and was the author’s first Lionel Train.
9. The 1947-49 versions of the No. 675 had (_ _ _ _ _ _ _) disc drivers and were (_ _ _ _ _ _) type locos, not 2-6-4 Adriatics.
10. American Flyer was the first to model a (_ _ _ _) in 1950.  The No 370 GM-AF was released along side the No. 360 AT&SF (_ _ _ _) PA.  Both could have (_ _ _ _) couplers.
11. The Lionel No. 614 NW-2 celebrated the admission of (_ _ _ _ _ _) to the Union.  But what does the No. 57 (_ _ _) motorized unit celebrate?
12. One of the best sets of 1955 was Lionel’s No. A-31/2254W pulled by the No. 2340 (_ _ - _ _ _).  Extruded aluminum (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) cars with tuscan stripes fill out this beautiful set.

I'll give you one "gimme".  The first word is B-L-O-W.  The rest of the answers will be revealed soon!  Good luck! 

[Penny Trains]

OOPS!  I discovered an error!    The program I used omitted a word so here it is:

2.Perhaps your first set had an American Flyer No. 303 (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) with puffing (_ _ _ _ _) one of Lionel’s (_ _ _ _ _ _) with the No. 1110 on the point. Or maybe your first train was the (_ _ _ _) Lionel with a pink No. (TWENTY - THIRTY - SEVEN ) doing the honors.

[dbaker48]

WOW!  What a unique and challenging puzzle.  That is fantastic!  What a great job!   

Thanks Penny !!

[Penny Trains]

Thanks!    Just trying to help people think of something other than "you-know-what"!    I drew up A LOT of these on graph paper but so far have only about 6 of them ready for "prime time".  (Some are totally twisted!  )  Anyhoo I figure my puzzle supply can hold out for at least as long as "stay at home" is in effect! 

[Penny Trains]

Here's the answers to last week's puzzle:

1. (BLOW) the (WHISTLES) and (BLARE) the (HORNS)!  Here come the (STEAM) and (DIESEL) locomotives of the postwar era.
2. Perhaps your first set had an American Flyer No. 303 (ATLANTIC) with puffing (SMOKE) or one of Lionel’s (SCOUTS) with the No. 1110 on the point.  Or maybe your first train was the (LADY) Lionel with a pink No. (TWENTY-THIRTY-SEVEN) doing the honors.
3. Whether you were lucky enough to start with Lionel set No. 2165WS which had a (SEVEN-THIRTY-SIX) 2-8-4 (BERKSHIRE) for power, or one with an American (FLYER) No. 336 “(CHALLENGER)” 4-8-4 (NORTHERN) at the head, if you’re an O gauge collector or an (S-GAUGE) fan, chances are you know these locomotives.
4. Like Lionel’s No 773, Flyer’s No. 326 “Pacemaker” (HUDSON) is a beautifully detailed (SCALE) model.
5. The 1946 No. 1665 (LIONEL-LINES) is a modification of the prewar (SCALE-SWITCHER) (minus one (AXLE)), and had two (NUCKLE) (COUPLERS) and no (E-UNIT) lever.
6. The No. 2333 (SANTA-FE) and No. 2334 NYC (F-THREE) diesels always led (FREIGHT) sets.
7. A highly desirable set is Lionel’s No. 2223W pulled by the No. 2321 (FAIRBANKS) (MORSE) (TRAIN-MASTER).
8. Set No. 3726/19437 had to be purchased through J.C. Penney’s in 1965.  It used a No. 237   (COLUMBIA) 2-4-2 for power and was the author’s first Lionel Train.
9. The 1947-49 versions of the No. 675 had (BALDWIN) disc drivers and were (PRARIE) type locos, not 2-6-4 Adriatics.
10. American Flyer was the first to model a (GEEP) in 1950.  The No 370 GM-AF was released along side the No. 360 AT&SF (ALCO) PA.  Both could have (LINK) couplers.
11. The Lionel No. 614 NW-2 celebrated the admission of (ALASKA) to the Union.  But what does the No. 57 (AEC) motorized unit celebrate?
12. One of the best sets of 1955 was Lionel’s No. A-31/2254W pulled by the No. 2340 (GG-ONE).  Extruded aluminum (STREAMLINED) cars with tuscan stripes fill out this beautiful set.