Have you ever found something...

[Mikeygaw]

while you were digging around your trains in storage that, when you look at it, you can't remember for the life of you ever having that unit?

Today i found a Reading GP30 painted in Green and yellow with a little guy inside, that until now, didn't know i had

[Mikeygaw]

while you were digging around your trains in storage that, when you look at it, you can't remember for the life of you ever having that unit?

Today i found a Reading GP30 painted in Green and yellow with a little guy inside, that until now, didn't know i had

[Anonymous]

i once found a tree i didn't know i had. but thats nothing to compare with your adventure

[Anonymous]

i once found a tree i didn't know i had. but thats nothing to compare with your adventure

[fec153]

Cleaning out an HO layout from a boxcar we found aLionel ZW control that still
worked. Needed cleaning.

[fec153]

Cleaning out an HO layout from a boxcar we found aLionel ZW control that still
worked. Needed cleaning.

[dknelson]

My problem is just the opposite -- an inability to find something that I am almost certain I had. Either that or I have been dreaming about swap meet acquisitions ....
Dave Nelson

[dknelson]

My problem is just the opposite -- an inability to find something that I am almost certain I had. Either that or I have been dreaming about swap meet acquisitions ....
Dave Nelson

[Anonymous]

Maybe you need to see a doctor. I wouldn't think this would be normal.

[Anonymous]

Maybe you need to see a doctor. I wouldn't think this would be normal.

[der5997]

The stuff I packed for the move 5 years ago last June is still sort of in the attic here. So, every now and then I go up to see if I can find something I "know" I have that is now needed. I come across other things that I had forgotten about. So far, no locos that I really didn't know I had. Buildings, people, vehicles, decals, passenger car interiors, cows!!! Each trip is a kind of adventure.
Don't think I need medical attention for this. A list? Come on, this hobby is meant to be fun [:0]

[der5997]

The stuff I packed for the move 5 years ago last June is still sort of in the attic here. So, every now and then I go up to see if I can find something I "know" I have that is now needed. I come across other things that I had forgotten about. So far, no locos that I really didn't know I had. Buildings, people, vehicles, decals, passenger car interiors, cows!!! Each trip is a kind of adventure.
Don't think I need medical attention for this. A list? Come on, this hobby is meant to be fun [:0]

[Anonymous]

There's a bit of difference between finding a cow or a decal and a locomotive unless your so rich and have so many locos they become like cows. I stand by the doctor comment.

[Anonymous]

There's a bit of difference between finding a cow or a decal and a locomotive unless your so rich and have so many locos they become like cows. I stand by the doctor comment.

[dknelson]

In one way or another I have been in this hobby in HO since about 1962 (do the math) and yes it is possible to forget that you own a locomotive believe me. Just by way of example I knew I had a metal Mantua Pacific that I had tried to modify but gave up on and left in pieces. While checking some boxes not long ago one seemed heavier than it should be and I was surprised to see I also had a pristine Mantua Pacific -- something I must have picked up for a song (maybe $5?) at some swap meet and forgot all about when I changed eras and prototypes. So I think it can happen without brain damage -- or at least without more than the level of brain damage that is normal in the hobby
Dave Nelson

[dknelson]

In one way or another I have been in this hobby in HO since about 1962 (do the math) and yes it is possible to forget that you own a locomotive believe me. Just by way of example I knew I had a metal Mantua Pacific that I had tried to modify but gave up on and left in pieces. While checking some boxes not long ago one seemed heavier than it should be and I was surprised to see I also had a pristine Mantua Pacific -- something I must have picked up for a song (maybe $5?) at some swap meet and forgot all about when I changed eras and prototypes. So I think it can happen without brain damage -- or at least without more than the level of brain damage that is normal in the hobby
Dave Nelson

[Anonymous]

When I was in high school in the early 60s, my sisters boyfriend gave me his lionel HO set, The Texas Special. I ran it for a couple years and then sold my stuff and put his stuff in a box to return when I decided trains aren't cool. I got on with my life and bought a home in Virginia and started a layout with my son. When I mentioned it to my mother, she told me she still had the box of trains I had left behind years ago. What a surprise to find the 1950s vintage Lionel set, still in pristine operating condition and only needing new rubber bands in the locomotive. Now I'm considering adding DCC to it.

[Anonymous]

When I was in high school in the early 60s, my sisters boyfriend gave me his lionel HO set, The Texas Special. I ran it for a couple years and then sold my stuff and put his stuff in a box to return when I decided trains aren't cool. I got on with my life and bought a home in Virginia and started a layout with my son. When I mentioned it to my mother, she told me she still had the box of trains I had left behind years ago. What a surprise to find the 1950s vintage Lionel set, still in pristine operating condition and only needing new rubber bands in the locomotive. Now I'm considering adding DCC to it.

[der5997]

Or, of course flea, if my locos are so cheap that a good decal or cow would cost about the same. And, some of the junk I've accumulated at "bargain" sales would qualify! Maybe I should see the doctor about the bargain mania? [:)]

[der5997]

Or, of course flea, if my locos are so cheap that a good decal or cow would cost about the same. And, some of the junk I've accumulated at "bargain" sales would qualify! Maybe I should see the doctor about the bargain mania? [:)]

[steamage]

Once I had put my trains in storage for about ten years. There were a lot of things that I forgotten about when the boxes were open. There was a lot of "I don't remember that/ this and where did that come from." [:)]

[steamage]

Once I had put my trains in storage for about ten years. There were a lot of things that I forgotten about when the boxes were open. There was a lot of "I don't remember that/ this and where did that come from." [:)]

[Trainnut484]

I've found weights from old Athearn cars, and fishing sinkers that I also use for weighing down cars.

Take care[:)]

Russell

[Trainnut484]

I've found weights from old Athearn cars, and fishing sinkers that I also use for weighing down cars.

Take care[:)]

Russell

[Mikeygaw]

turns out the engine i found was brand new, and never used. The couplers and fences had not even been attached. Unfortunately, it has a different kind of couplers, and nothing else i have has that kind.

[Mikeygaw]

turns out the engine i found was brand new, and never used. The couplers and fences had not even been attached. Unfortunately, it has a different kind of couplers, and nothing else i have has that kind.

[mustanggt]

about four years ago my dad got a giant box of nickel silver kato unitrak and a lifelike n scale GP20 from a friend for free He put themin the attic and i havent found it since My mom might have thrown it away!

[mustanggt]

about four years ago my dad got a giant box of nickel silver kato unitrak and a lifelike n scale GP20 from a friend for free He put themin the attic and i havent found it since My mom might have thrown it away!