Here is the next generation of Toy Train lovers
And the Diner
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In other news, the Lionel Trains factory was robbed today - literally:
It's back. with a little landscaping underway:
I'm glad the fun in starting early today.
Great pictures of the kids! My 2-year old loves flashlights too! Looks like your into trains AND hot rods! Another great past time for kids!
Frank...Speachless..layout looks great! I wouldn't worry about your sister's approval, unless you tell her she can't run the trains until the landscaping is done. You did build this to run two trains at once...right?
Kurt
I picked up four items for almost nothing, with a little elbow grease and a trip to my Lionel parts guy, I was able to get them working and on the layout, they are the rotating beacon, crossing gate w/flashers, the crossing signal with lights, and the RR crossing sign.....Sorry for the photo mistakes, I'm still learning.....tom
Phish - that's an ornery looking bunch there. Cute, but ornery loooking.
Frank53 - Nice pic of the loading dock with steam. Like that cribbing. Just watch that first step it's a d
Here are some pics of an 1886 Benz power wagon. It fit's right at home on my layout!
tom
I am a person with a very active inner child. This is why my wife loves me so. Willoughby, Ohio - the home of the CP & E RR. OTTS Founder www.spankybird.shutterfly.com
NICE PICS GIZ,
Heres my new OLD MILWAUKEE car,
And layout update....
This is the neon sign wife got me for Bday....
Some photos of the Lionel Lines Berk in action:
Highball!
Waiting for the track to clear:
A little bit of old time flavor:
Uh oh, someone missed the signal:
Luther
Inspection of the newly completed track of the NS Roseyville Div by the big wheels riding in NW passenger cars. [you will notice Lionels smoke too with a little work on the units]
Coming out of the tunnel
Going into the other tunnel.
Engine making first test run on both loops.
Now the coal and grain rolls and business is going strong.
Post Wars seem to past all the time going in opposite driections.
Now to build some storage to get the clutter of engiens off of the benchwork.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Great photo's again today! Didn't have time for the shed railway today.. friend needed help on the new staircase..
@spankybird, didn't know that Mercedes had a car capable of running without a driver back in 1880
Great pics guys - love those 2 level layouts and retaining walls, Tom's always got something new going on, kids Love Toy Trains, and Chief has some great stuff with Loooooong runs (looks like from the other post). Laz - let's see your logging operation -- love the neon signage! Everybody - just great as usual!
Future home of a layout:
Current favorite car:
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
daan wrote: Great photo's again today! Didn't have time for the shed railway today.. friend needed help on the new staircase.. @spankybird, didn't know that Mercedes had a car capable of running without a driver back in 1880
Dann - never under estimate those German's, they are a tricky bunch!
Well, the folks in Flat Earth Peidmont finally broke down and purchased some cars...
Chris
luther_stanton wrote: Some photos of the Lionel Lines Berk in action:Highball!
Hi Luther,
Who made the mainline signal? I received a Lionel 'Mainline' mainline/branch signal for Chistmas, and both lights change either green or red. I like the like the Lionel signal, but will rewire to accommodate the main line and branch signalling.
Great photos everyone,
Chief, Your progress is outstanding! Keep it up!
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Hello everyone its been a while, glad to see the Sunday photo fun is alive.
Sold my layout in the fall and I am starting to really miss it.
Great looking layout, Chief.
Chuck
kpolak wrote: luther_stanton wrote: Some photos of the Lionel Lines Berk in action:Highball!Hi Luther, Who made the mainline signal? I received a Lionel 'Mainline' mainline/branch signal for Chistmas, and both lights change either green or red. I like the like the Lionel signal, but will rewire to accommodate the main line and branch signalling.Kurt
Kurt,
It is an "MTH Cantilevered Signal" (part no 30-11009). This is a really nice unit. The heads unplug so that you can put them facing in the opposite direction. Also has built in circuitry to show a brief yellow aspect once the block is cleared which then changes to green.
I have Lionel signals as well, but I think MTH is putting out better signaling right now. They have more flexibility and seem to be brighter than the Lionel's at the same voltage, except for the dwarf signals. I really like Lionel's main line dwarf signals - they are hard to beat.
- Luther
Nice pics all around. My layout is under catenary construction so no pictures of that, but I did take a few of the modular layouts at the Greenberg show in York yesterday. They are N scale but very nice.
Real nice guys operating the layouts. One offered to back up the train and do another run by when my digital did not respond in time.
jefelectric wrote: Nice pics all around. My layout is under catenary construction so no pictures of that, but I did take a few of the modular layouts at the Greenberg show in York yesterday. They are N scale but very nice. Real nice guys operating the layouts. One offered to back up the train and do another run by when my digital did not respond in time.
JOHN, how was the show? Me and my wife went a few years ago and I didn't think it was that good. Seemed like lots of HO stuff?
laz57
ChiefEagles wrote:Luther, that looks good. Got to get me som of those. How are you controling them?
Chief,
Thanks!
I have isolated outside rails in each "block" that is tied to a SPDT relay. I used DC relays with a bridge rectifier to convert the AC to DC (everything available at Radio Shack) - but you could also use some of the AC relays that are out there - Scott's Odds - n Ends have some I believe.
I am running the trigger circuits (to the isolated rails) as well as the signals off the 12 volt tap of a K-Line Power Chief Transformer. I run them at 12V to help extend the bulb life.
The grandkids really like trains. They'll go to the bookcase and get CTT mags and we'll look at the mags together.
Chief, Fantastic progress!
Bird, what scale are those cars? I'm looking for 1/64's 30's - early '50s cars.
Great pics all. I really enjoy seeing everyone's pictures.
Jim
Jim,
The cars are 1/43 and were purchased through "Diecast Direct". They have a website and you can sort by scale.
Laz, It was OK. Actually O, HO & N were about equal with some G & slot cars. Also a few toys. A friend and I go since he is into HO we both enjoy it. Of course the breakfast with scrapple at the RTCD is a +. I bought a couple of books, some tools and one RGS car.
Great pics again everyone! Spankybird Where did you find the 1886 Benz? I've seen one in HO but not in larger scales.
underworld
underworld wrote: Great pics again everyone! Spankybird Where did you find the 1886 Benz? I've seen one in HO but not in larger scales. underworld
IT is 1/43 scale made by IXO. You can pick it up from www.diecastdriect.com for about $25.00
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