TT scale products

[areibel]

Good Question! And you're not being a jerk! There is enough of the original TT scale equipment in "operating" condition to use on a layout. There are some pieces that have attained collector status, but the majority of the collectors want pristine unbuilt kits in the original boxes, not something battered and abused that's been sitting in an attic or basement for 30+ years. With a little repair & redetailing, it gives you some rolling stock. And the new power kits for the Lionel diesels can provide some reasonably priced locomotives. You do have to do some actual building, but it's not rocket science and can be completed in an evening or two. Same with the resin car kits.
And Gary, you don't need to be an expert scratchbuilder to do TT. I'm fairly new to TT (a little over two years) and have never built anything from scratch in any scale! And most of my HO wasn't craftsman quality stuff. I'm learning by doing now.
I do wish just one of the numerous HO manufacturers would take a chance on doing a TT locomotive. It seems like each manufacturer takes it's turn bringing out a model that has already been done MANY times! How many F units are out there right now? SD-45's? Pennsy K4's, UP Challengers? TT is much more popular in Europe, and I think it would sell both here and there. I guess I'll have to buy a Lotto ticket to get things rolling!

[areibel]

Good Question! And you're not being a jerk! There is enough of the original TT scale equipment in "operating" condition to use on a layout. There are some pieces that have attained collector status, but the majority of the collectors want pristine unbuilt kits in the original boxes, not something battered and abused that's been sitting in an attic or basement for 30+ years. With a little repair & redetailing, it gives you some rolling stock. And the new power kits for the Lionel diesels can provide some reasonably priced locomotives. You do have to do some actual building, but it's not rocket science and can be completed in an evening or two. Same with the resin car kits.
And Gary, you don't need to be an expert scratchbuilder to do TT. I'm fairly new to TT (a little over two years) and have never built anything from scratch in any scale! And most of my HO wasn't craftsman quality stuff. I'm learning by doing now.
I do wish just one of the numerous HO manufacturers would take a chance on doing a TT locomotive. It seems like each manufacturer takes it's turn bringing out a model that has already been done MANY times! How many F units are out there right now? SD-45's? Pennsy K4's, UP Challengers? TT is much more popular in Europe, and I think it would sell both here and there. I guess I'll have to buy a Lotto ticket to get things rolling!

[Anonymous]

I dont want to be a jerk but why? My OO is on the shelf where she's safe.

[Anonymous]

I dont want to be a jerk but why? My OO is on the shelf where she's safe.

[Anonymous]

Maisto cars can already run on tt scaslale tracks but the couplers can be replaces as their battery licomotives run fine I dont have any other TT equipment exept the Maisto set and some loose pieces i sure Hope I can get some Real metal track to run them on as I think the plasic kind is Ok.

[Anonymous]

Maisto cars can already run on tt scaslale tracks but the couplers can be replaces as their battery licomotives run fine I dont have any other TT equipment exept the Maisto set and some loose pieces i sure Hope I can get some Real metal track to run them on as I think the plasic kind is Ok.

[Anonymous]

I also recommend the Yahoo TT group, TTSMR
I think TT is an excellent scale--I mostly model HO, but I have 2 of the Lionel F3s and a GP9, as well as some BTTB German equipment. I don't have the skills (yet) to model in TT, but I admire those who do. I'm learning, and one day I hope to be accomplished enough to build a TT layout.

Gary

[Anonymous]

I also recommend the Yahoo TT group, TTSMR
I think TT is an excellent scale--I mostly model HO, but I have 2 of the Lionel F3s and a GP9, as well as some BTTB German equipment. I don't have the skills (yet) to model in TT, but I admire those who do. I'm learning, and one day I hope to be accomplished enough to build a TT layout.

Gary

[areibel]

Hi Ray,
Well believe it or not TT is not dead! Check out www.ttscale.com, then "products". Lionel made an unpowered F3 and GP9, there are kits available to motorize them. There are a couple individuals turning out resin rolling stock, both freight and passenger cars. The Maisto cars can be modified to run on TT track, they're actually a little under sized, 1:131 scale vs. 1:120 for TT. And flex track & switches are available too. It's nowhere near HO ( or O, or N, or S, etc..!) as far as having stuff available, but it makes you more creative! What fun is it to take it out of the box and run it, anyway??

[areibel]

Hi Ray,
Well believe it or not TT is not dead! Check out www.ttscale.com, then "products". Lionel made an unpowered F3 and GP9, there are kits available to motorize them. There are a couple individuals turning out resin rolling stock, both freight and passenger cars. The Maisto cars can be modified to run on TT track, they're actually a little under sized, 1:131 scale vs. 1:120 for TT. And flex track & switches are available too. It's nowhere near HO ( or O, or N, or S, etc..!) as far as having stuff available, but it makes you more creative! What fun is it to take it out of the box and run it, anyway??

[Anonymous]

I Have A power on track train set Made by maisto die cast and it is battery operate aand is TT scale the battery is in the coal tender and the set came with about 48 pieces of track check out www.maisto.com click on products and click on trains you can order powered and un powered engines and coache I bought my set at wal-mart for 11 bucks (great price and There are a few fright cars If you want a only power on track trains contain motors and also there are sets if you want [:D]

[Anonymous]

I Have A power on track train set Made by maisto die cast and it is battery operate aand is TT scale the battery is in the coal tender and the set came with about 48 pieces of track check out www.maisto.com click on products and click on trains you can order powered and un powered engines and coache I bought my set at wal-mart for 11 bucks (great price and There are a few fright cars If you want a only power on track trains contain motors and also there are sets if you want [:D]