Chuck,
Have you thought about painting the caboose yourself? You could paint the upper half orange and the lower half blue, or something along those lines. I think that brianel027 mentioned in another thread that Jersey Central decals are available. Just my
Dep...... I have looked, and can not find a caboose in the orange / blue colors. If I ever get rich, I will have it custom painted.
Chuck
Chuck: In my thread about JC colors I mentioned that I was unable to find a tangerine/blue caboose or boxcar. Have you seen any? Only JC cabooses I have seen are in "Red Baron" red, what appears to be brunswick green, and "caboose" red. Dep
Virginian Railroad
Brianel027......That Jersey Central caboose is a Williams. It is in factory colors. That was the only one offered. I was hoping to find one in the engine colors, but no luck.
Lots of great pics guys, thanks a lot for sharing!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
And Bill T: those containers on the LOTS Radioactive Waste car are the nicest ones I've ever seen on a Lionel car. Those containers really make that car look good.
Yep, have to agree, as usual, LOTS did a great job in designing the graphics. LOTS really puts out some terrific convention cars, their upcoming Chattanooga Aquarium Car may be the best yet.
Bill T.
Sticking to the photos on their own merit, I think Frank's layout is just wonderful and the pics being here are a contribution to the forum. What a great layout! Traditional postwar trains and tubular track no less, and still his layout is equal to other layouts I have seen with far more scale proportioned "prototypical" trains and track. It's really an inspiration.
This is the kind of layout with the kinds of trains I'd love to see more of in the pages of CTT. And I suspect many others would too. I also like what David Smith has done on his layout, which was recently in CTT... that transfer table and moving crane were really neat. And again, on a layout with tubular track and 027/traditional trains.
I know the magaine wants to promote the latest trends and products in the magazine. But for me, I find far more artistry and inspiration in the like of Frank's layout than some of the others that have been featured in the magazine.
As far as the "thread killer" graphic, well, I took it as a joke. But I know from my own experience sometimes "in" jokes can offend those who are not on the "in." I'm not on the "in" but I still laughed. And for me, it didn't take away from the wonderful photos of a truly impressive layout.
PS: lots of nice pics here folks. Blueberryhill RR: is that your own repaint on the CNJ caboose? Never seen that one before.
brianel, Agent 027
"Praise the Lord. I may not have everything I desire, but the Lord has come through for what I need."
The latest Radioactive Waste cars released by Lionel for LOTS pulled by a PW Minute Man switcher
Don, I agree with you 100%.
I don't quite understand why someone would post on CTT Forum and then talk disrespectfully about us on another Forum. Especially, when we always complimented them on their layout pictures.
I expect the Staff will deal with this situation, soon.
WatermanAsk the Chief Kurt
Ask the Chief
Kurt
You don't need to ask the Chief,
I saw Frank53's original post with the photos, then his signature "Thread Killer", and immediately thought how petty that was! Only to have my suspcions validated on the other forum. Hence, I posted the post on Page 1, why would anyone do that? So Chuck responds, Check out the other forum, Don. Frank comes back How would you like this one? And the says Don your stiring the pot. Hey, simple I went back and simply Reported Abuse on Franks original thread. And deleted the Thread Killer image from my thread.
Below is the complaint I submitted;
"When someone blatenly disregards the efforts of many others, for some subtle agenda, it shouldn't be tolerated indefinitly. I cannot understand what benefit one would see in posting something like "Thread Killer" in a thread of this nature. I admit I responded to this thread and included the image and asking Why would anyone want to post something like that. Then if you would look on the MTJ forum "OGR Crapper" pgs 277, 278, (current postings). The same individual BRAGS about it. Then goes on and refers to everyone else as doofus's, etc... Then proceeds to carry on a campaign against one of the primary leaders of the CTT forum.AND THEN, comes back over here and starts saying I was stirring the pot !!! This is ridiculous.
Now YOU know the rest of the story! I'm sure this will probably result in 2 things ---
- Certainly will be an interesting "spin" on the other forum !!
- Will result in this thread being locked, which is unfortunate. For that I appologize, to the other contributors. A couple of the last comments were nothing more than direct reaction "from" the other forum, and totally misguided.
Don
Frank confused also why they deleted your original post unless it has something to do with official thread killer and they haven't caught up with the latest 2 post . Who knows
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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fifedog dbaker ---> Only thing missing was Kevin Tighe and Randy Mantooth...
Only thing missing was Kevin Tighe and Randy Mantooth...
What he said... Rampart this is Squad 51! http://dogwood.phpwebhosting.com/~tvshrine/Emergency/ebuzzer.wav
Oh the humanity! Hide the children! Great story Don!
What happened to Frank's photo's? Wanted to show them to the Wife. Was there something wrong in the photo's?
What happened to the original photos posted by Frank53. Who's running this forum the gestapo or CTT?
North of the 49th
Great pics everyone.
I don't think any other comment is necessary. I don't want to see the pictures of other guys zapped, because of this. I am going back to edit and remove the image I copied and posted.
Great pics guys.
Greg - WOW Gilbert American Flyer really does look real! And your layout, incredible detal!
Jim
Sure like that Truck, and the ball diamond ! Lots of really good pictures. I don't understand why anyone would post: Edited, removed image
strogey laz 57 Nice pics TOM. Here's some from my layout, OL MIL TRUCK!!!! laz57 Hey Laz......Wonder why it is that in my neighborhood the only thing sthat comes around on a regular basis is the Ice Cream Truck. Kids can't wait for it to get here most days. Picture all the adults standing on the curb waiting for this one to arrive daily! Talk about a reason for neighbors to get to know one another! Hmmm...wonder what the village comissioners would have to say about this! Guess we better ask the Chief!
laz 57 Nice pics TOM. Here's some from my layout, OL MIL TRUCK!!!! laz57
Nice pics TOM.
Here's some from my layout,
OL MIL TRUCK!!!!
STROGEY, LOL!!!! That would be great! Which bringds to mind, my wife saw a ice cream truck like a Mr. Softy, instead they were selling tacos in Harrisburg, Pa. Go figure, must be the sign of the times? Tacos instead of Ice cream? I vote for DA OL MIL truck. LOL.
laz57
Great pics all. Ray loved that video especially the Pa. GP's
dbaker --->
Paul that fire looked very real! Enjoyed drama.
Clear The Main Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5nvtNj9FNc
I am very pleased to announce we had another visitor from the CTT Car Exchange arrive recently. It was the Ann Arbor participant from the local line located in Michigan. The unique car came from Kurt's pike. Given the economic conditions across the country this car was on a trek headed for the west coast, and assisting those whom had fallen from economic stability to a life of distress and looking for a way of gaining better control of their life.
Even thou the intentions were well placed, once the car had arrived in California, the local politicians determined that it was best if the car and its collection of "misfits" would be isolated on a remote siding. (The persons that had gathered were only guilty of not making adequate political contributions to the local liberal party.) The siding selected was not considered with a great deal of prudence or safety in mind. It was located adjacent to a Fireworks stand as well as an Operating Oil well. The vagabonds were naturally trying to preserve some basic amenities, and built a campfire while being detained on the siding.
Unfortunately, the campfire began to grow. As it was the seasonal humidity and temperatures were at the peak of the "Red Flag" warning stage. The Fire hazard was at the greatest. The campfire was rapidly growing out of control.
Being somewhat unaware of the severity of the potential condition, the men initially did not seem overly concerned. And the situation quickly grew out of hand.
The situation changed rapidly, the local fire crew was brought in, but the Fire grew rapidly, and expanded to the adjoining hillside. The flames took on a personality of their own and became known as the "Station Fire". Of course the car from Michigan had sustained some serious damage. The "passengers" had all been removed from the scene without any harm.
After about 3 weeks of intensive work, and assistance from most of the neighboring states the fire is almost contained. The "clean-up" process was begun and it was determined that the car from Michigan would be returned with-out any effort of repair. (Remember, the state is broke.) The car was loaded up on a depressed flat car for the return trip.
Fortunately, the car was not totally destroyed and had sustained only significant damage to ONE side, the car was successfully loaded and transported to the Classification Yard where a special double headed consist was to be put together for the return trip.
As with most items Kurt's car had received some "tagging" when it was being transported through the local community. But, that didn't matter much considering the overall condition of the car.
The tagging was masked, and the consist was completed for the departure of the "Not so Pretty Car", but given the Rarity of the car it was expedited for immediate departure.
On the positive side, I'm sure Kurt will be pleased to know that he still has a "Shelf Side" available for the Ann Arbor box car. I guess it all goes with trials and tribulations associated with long distance humanitary efforts.
Here is the new Williams FM Trainmaster # 2341........
Here's a few MTH diesels:
Here's my latest 2 railing project
Joe
Greetings Folks,
While my major focus of collecting recently has been Pre War American Flyer Trains; I also have a collection of Gilbert American Flyer S gauge trains. I thought I would share some photos of my S gauge trains and layout. Remember, after the war Gilbert's emphasis was on realism and more scale looking trains.
In S gauge I like the realism of both their steam engines and diesels
The Northwoods Flyer Collection
of
American Flyer Trains
"The Toy For the Boy"
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