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Posted by RR Redneck on Friday, December 15, 2006 11:16 PM

I got an early x-mas present, but it aint train related, more towards my other passion.

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Posted by LL675 on Friday, December 15, 2006 11:15 PM

from Lionel, a PRR 2-10-4 J, 225E (in gun metal of course), a 226E

from Mike, a PRR Decapod, and a PRR 2-8-2

Dave

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Posted by RR Redneck on Friday, December 15, 2006 10:31 PM
That is a long list, but not as long as my little cousin Lisa's,...........two pages................50+ items.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 15, 2006 9:54 PM
 lionroar88 wrote:

The list is long but distinguished!

Lionel Chessie Diesel Freight set
Lionel B&O PWCS Diesel Freight set
Lionel Chessie Steam Special
Lionel C&O TMCC Crane Car
Lionel C&O TMCC Boom Car
Lionel B&O Mikado
Lionel B&O Madison 4 pack
Lionel B&O Madison 2 pack add-on
Lionel B&O Madison Dinner with sounds
Lionel B&O I-12 ? Caboose (the new one that smokes)
Lionel Hotbox Reefer (doesn't matter which one)
Lionel PSU Boxcar

Dreamlist
Lionel C&O 2-8-8-2 Allegheny - this would be followed by a consort of at least 20 fully loaded coal cars!

This is intended to be the signature piece on the permanent layout in the new house.  I have something planned that I am not disclosing, and this will look awesome if it gets pulled off!

Well we can strike the B&O Caboose off the list!  I stopped at the LHS to pick up a lube kit - btw, the MTH Lube Kit comes with a really nice oil pen with needle!  Well while I was browseing, yes a real man is permitted to browse in a train store, hardware store, or auto parts store, I saw the B&O caboose I've been eyeing... last one they had... so I bought it! Evil [}:)]

I couldn't resist!  It is such a beaut!  If I get a dupe for Christmas I'll just have to settle for two on the big layout! Sad [:(]

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Posted by 4kitties on Friday, December 15, 2006 11:08 AM
 johnandjulie13 wrote:

Well, in addition to peace on earth...I am trying to track down a MTH PRR E8 ABA set along with a set of Broadway Limited Passenger cars.  I am hopeful Santa will give me an "A" for effort.

Wow John, I'd sure love to have the same set.  It's like my Holy Grail of train consists because I really like the tuscan red 5-stripe E units and, well shoot, I'd probably like that color on my walls!  I don't recall whether the Broadway Limited ever run behind the T-1 duplexes.  Even if not, I wouldn't hesitate to do so on my layout when I'm in the mood for steam.  Good luck finding your set!

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Posted by 4kitties on Friday, December 15, 2006 11:03 AM

Absolutely nothing!  Recently my order came in for the re-issue of the MTH RK PRR K-4 "Torpedo" engine and 7 matching Fleet of Modernism cars.  Ya gotta love the two-tone maroon and tuscan paint!  That set plus the 1936 prewar O gauge set I picked up at York leaves me happy as a clam.  So I told my wife, please, don't buy me ANYTHING.  I'm making sure to give her some very nice gifts though.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 15, 2006 10:21 AM

There is a Chessie Streamlined Hudson on EBay that is really nice too...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230066013419&rd=1&rd=1

Out of my price range right now... but would like nice pulling a consist like the one Frank Mentioned!

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Posted by Frank53 on Friday, December 15, 2006 8:26 AM

I'd like to get High.

 

High-A-Watha that is!

I saw this at the local hobby shop and it is just the cat's rear end. If I had the curves to run it, I would scoop it up in a second. The LHS ordered the engine, four pack, two car add on pack and the RailSounds Diner for a guy and he hasn't been back since. It's just sitting there calling my name every time I walk in. We figured it's about twelve feet long and I could never run it. The 18" passenger cars would need way more than o72 to look normal, so I'll never have one - but it sure is a nice one.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 15, 2006 8:19 AM

The list is long but distinguished!

Lionel Chessie Diesel Freight set
Lionel B&O PWCS Diesel Freight set
Lionel Chessie Steam Special
Lionel C&O TMCC Crane Car
Lionel C&O TMCC Boom Car
Lionel B&O Mikado
Lionel B&O Madison 4 pack
Lionel B&O Madison 2 pack add-on
Lionel B&O Madison Dinner with sounds
Lionel B&O I-12 ? Caboose (the new one that smokes)
Lionel Hotbox Reefer (doesn't matter which one)
Lionel PSU Boxcar

Dreamlist
Lionel C&O 2-8-8-2 Allegheny - this would be followed by a consort of at least 20 fully loaded coal cars!

This is intended to be the signature piece on the permanent layout in the new house.  I have something planned that I am not disclosing, and this will look awesome if it gets pulled off!

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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, December 15, 2006 7:23 AM

 

Frank's 2343 F3s!!!

 

 

Come on, Frank. It's Christmas! Don't be a humbug!!!

 

Jim 

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Posted by jakeoregano on Thursday, December 14, 2006 7:50 PM

1688torpedo,

Thanks for the tip.  I'll check that out for sure. 

 

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Posted by RR Redneck on Thursday, December 14, 2006 7:06 PM
 pbjwilson wrote:

Someone to dust my train collection,

Got one, better lookin than her. At least to me she is. I want a and am getting a .243 bolt action rifle.

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Posted by pbjwilson on Thursday, December 14, 2006 6:47 PM

Someone to dust my train collection,

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Posted by 49Lionel on Thursday, December 14, 2006 6:10 PM

 dennyblock wrote:
POSTWAR

I'll second that! Specifically, 1949 postwar; hence my screen name.

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Posted by dennyblock on Thursday, December 14, 2006 5:58 PM
POSTWAR
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Posted by 1688torpedo on Thursday, December 14, 2006 5:28 PM
Hello Jake!   Try Jeff Kane at the Train Tender website. He may have a Squawkbox on hand for your GG-1. He's always helpful & aims to please. plus, has same day shipping. As for my wish list- I have & enjoy what I've got in my collection. So, my wish is for everyone who reads this & this includes the Moderators that all have excellent health & happiness in this life & as few problems as possible also. If you don't have your health. Nothing else matters. Including Trains. Take Care all.
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Posted by jakeoregano on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 9:47 PM
I want a squawk box and relay for my 1947-48 GG1 that I'm putting back together.  Missed out on the whole assembly on ebay.  1st time in a year that I saw one.   Maybe Santa will bring me one...
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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 9:35 PM
I just hope that Tiny Tim gets better.  That's all I want.  Oh, and that 464 sawmill that's on the way.  And the Joe and Moe car that's on the way.  And, maybe...  maybe a couple more 3461's.  Sniff.  HOOONNNNKKK...  Sorry.  It's like one of those old Hallmark Commercials.  Snort.  And - I really want Lionel to release their Hogwarts Express set SOON in 2007.  <wipes eyes>  And whirrled peas.

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Posted by Deputy on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 9:20 PM

Tsk tsk tsk...what you guys ALL NEED is the movie "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Seems like ALL of you have lost the true meaning of the holiday. Angel [angel]

Dep

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Posted by pbjwilson on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 8:22 PM
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 7:26 PM
Well I already got the Lionel North Pole Central set as an early gift from the wife, so I'd have to say if I want anything else from anyone, it would be more cars to add on.
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Posted by BMRR on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 7:08 PM

More lionel trains.    Wink [;)]

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Posted by CSXect on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 6:39 PM

A job, OSU train from MTH a RICH woman to buy me trains.

 

 

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Posted by Frank53 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 4:38 PM

all I want for Christmas . . .

 is my two front teeth

 

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Posted by mpzpw3 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 4:32 PM
Williams Rio Grande F-3's. To my wife's dismay, they arrived yesterday, after I got home from work. This is like a UPS first, and the wife was pretty wound up about it, but what do you do? I'm just happy to know I'm getting them! A set of Weaver Colorado Midland reefers were also on the list, but I can only hope...
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Posted by ben10ben on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 3:54 PM

One of these

 

A Canon F-1N with AE Finder FN

Sorry, no trains this year.

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Posted by dbaker48 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 3:21 PM
Lionel Big Boy and TMCC II

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Posted by tmcc man on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 2:52 PM
Well, mine has a little to do with trains......... a new camera. I am saving up for it when I collect all of my Christmas money. Maybe a train car or two.
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Posted by traindaddy1 on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 2:38 PM
Very simple, when it comes to trains............More Room.

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