SantaFe158 I built a short bridge out of a German made building set which is very similar to an erector set (my dad got it for me on a business trip when I was younger).
I built a short bridge out of a German made building set which is very similar to an erector set (my dad got it for me on a business trip when I was younger).
Thats the ticket and thanks for posting the photograph .Definitely has that postwar industrial toy look. I have a Marx trestle on a double track line and it would be nifty to have an erector set type of bridge alongside the other span rather than just duplicating what I already have.All this got my curiousity going and found the below photo on the internet... way cool.
Bruce
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tailpipe62 The last time I saw lincoln logs being used with 3 rail was in 1970 on Indian, just off of 8 Mile across the street from Johnny's Market. Was that you? I do miss those days, trains, lincoln logs, erector sets and playing on 8 mile. You sure can't do that these days! Patrick
The last time I saw lincoln logs being used with 3 rail was in 1970 on Indian, just off of 8 Mile across the street from Johnny's Market. Was that you?
I do miss those days, trains, lincoln logs, erector sets and playing on 8 mile. You sure can't do that these days!
Patrick
I don't know who that message was directed to, but it definitely wasn't me. I'm only in High School now so it was before my time
When you mentioned Erector sets, it brought a smile to my face. It certainly was the Lego of it's time, I wonder if anyone has built a layout bridge with it? That seems to be a fun potential project. I remember seeing reproduction sets. Was it at Tin Toy Arcade? Can't remember..Ill have to check into this..Thanks for the memory. and idea ( which is probably not an original one). Another reason I like tinplate. realism is optional not an edict but fun is still fun.
Reminds me of my dads set that got me into trains oh so many years ago.
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Penny Trains All right, that's it! I can't take it anymore! I'm going SHOPPING!!!! I see some additions to my postwar collection in the near future!!! Becky
All right, that's it! I can't take it anymore! I'm going SHOPPING!!!! I see some additions to my postwar collection in the near future!!!
I need specifics... :D. What new additions are in store for you?
All right, that's it! I can't take it anymore! I'm going SHOPPING!!!! I see some additions to my postwar collection in the near future!!! Hours...minutes...oh Ebay!
Thank you. I always have loved the looks of the postwar style layouts. Something about the minimal scenery with the focus being mainly on the trains (and built out of household materials).
I like the near miss on the crossover,the sound of the train, the Lincoln Log buildings..it's so evocative ironic and nostalgic all at once. A good example of more with less and a great postwar tribute for all those thousands of layouts a half century ago, long gone.
Very nice. I applaud the use of Lincoln Logs
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Neat, every now & then I will pull out a Post War set and give it a run on the layout. Still get enjoyment out of an uncomplicated Post War locomotive that was manufactured 50 to 60 years ago.
Bill T.
Penny Trains SantaFe158: All the memories this has stirred up on the different forums are pretty interesting. Glad you like it. Makes me wonder where along the line I got so nuts and stopped being happy with what I had! Becky
SantaFe158: All the memories this has stirred up on the different forums are pretty interesting. Glad you like it.
All the memories this has stirred up on the different forums are pretty interesting. Glad you like it.
Makes me wonder where along the line I got so nuts and stopped being happy with what I had!
I still enjoy buying locomotives. I keep telling myself I don't need anymore (nowhere to store them or display what I have already) but every year I seem to get another one. Now that I have room for a layout I'll start buying supplies for that. I need a bunch of buildings, or I'll just use my regular christmas village ones (which I have a ton of). I have enough cars and locomotives for a layout my size (until I see a good deal, then I'm in trouble :D)
Yes. I also have a couple of Marx switches but decided against using them since the track goes so close to the edge of the table. I thought there would be a greater chance of a derailment followed by a dive to the cement floor below.
SantaFe158 All the memories this has stirred up on the different forums are pretty interesting. Glad you like it.
Love it! Looks like you're using a Marx 90 crossover.
Reminds me of my first, also a figure 8, right down to the floor tile! Very classic! I like it!
Thank you
Looks real nice good job
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I built a 5'5" by 28" layout with a postwar theme the other day and never posted the pictures on this forum.
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