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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Outstanding engineer there, KEV.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
great engineer there Kevin and some great pics also
Aww I see we got the name back to what we are use to.
heres a pic of some of my trains nothing special just one of my display shelves
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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How's this for a "classic"?. A friend from the office found it while cleaning out a trunk that used to belong to one of his uncle's. Knowing of my interest in trains he gave it to me.
It's a wind-up train made of lithographed tin. It has no manufacturing marks on it, the name on the locomotive says The Joy Line. The guage on the wheels is one inch, making it neither S nor O. Not much to go on.
I'll be going to a few train shows in the next couple of months. Hopefully some toy train collector can come up with a spare wheel.
I have figured out what is wrong with my brain! On the left side nothing works right, and on the right side there is nothing left!
looking good every one, been pondering some train shelving my self. unfortianatly, the only large wall spaces I have are in the stair well going to the basement, Its a wide 44 inches, but i just dont see any good coming out of display shelving in the stair well, Any thoughts?
Ryan
Ryan,
Shelving in a starirwell wouldn't be my first choice. All it would take would be to carry one thing that is too big and accidentally knock something off the shelves. Have you considered shelving alongside your layout?
Great pictures everyone. Here's my latest. 726 Berk from 1948-49 with a 2426W tender. Needed next to nothing and runs as good as it looks. It's has that smoothness and attention to detail that seemed to disappear from Lionel production after 1949.
Great pics guys! Love the engineer, Kevin! Keep up the good work!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
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Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Nice collection RT. Great job Charlie. Jim, got one of those Berks. Someone made a great find.
Great contributions again this week folks. Thanks.
Frank,
A person could weave quite a few stories about the vignette you posted.
It looks as if the management of the Blueboard Central Division of American Flyer Lines is still trying to make up its mind about equipment for an electrified portion of the line. A pair of electrics with passenger cars showed up in town this week. The Old Guys down a the coffee shop quipped that they should be named The Dixie Twins. I caught a few photos of the the beauty queens this week.
The Northwoods Flyer Collection
of
American Flyer Trains
"The Toy For the Boy"
A little late, but its great. A friend of mine Christmas Layout!
And the Video
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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
Some nice weekend pictures. Thumbs up Kevin.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
Northwoods Flyer Frank, A person could weave quite a few stories about the vignette you posted. Enjoying the World's Greatest Hobby Northwoods Flyer
One could, couldn't one. but one must pick one's venues.
stebbycentral How's this for a "classic"?. A friend from the office found it while cleaning out a trunk that used to belong to one of his uncle's. Knowing of my interest in trains he gave it to me. It's a wind-up train made of lithographed tin. It has no manufacturing marks on it, the name on the locomotive says The Joy Line. The guage on the wheels is one inch, making it neither S nor O. Not much to go on. I'll be going to a few train shows in the next couple of months. Hopefully some toy train collector can come up with a spare wheel. Stebby - Here you go! http://www.tcawestern.org/joy.htm
Ray
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
From old layout The Green Monster.
The paint scheme for the Atlantic Coast Line is one of the best.
At the throttle for this trip was my good friend, Engineer John. John retired from GE Erie as one of their testing engineers. He and others in his group would put sensors on the locomotive to monitor their testing.
I'm beginning to really enjoy cab rides.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Kev -- thanks for the beautiful picture of your grand daughter and the trains. Trains ARE toys and they are enjoyed by every age level, that's what makes this hobby so enjoyable. Sometimes I think we lose that focus, good job
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Buckeye Riveter The paint scheme for the Atlantic Coast Line is one of the best. At the throttle for this trip was my good friend, Engineer John. John retired from GE Erie as one of their testing engineers. He and others in his group would put sensors on the locomotive to monitor their testing. I'm beginning to really enjoy cab rides.
BUCKEYE, don't you think that engine color would go with FIFE's EYES ?
laz57
Great photos everyone.
Kev, Isn't it fun!!!!
Laz, Fifedog should love ACL colors.
MichRR714 watch?v=2uVT GTqxlk
What are those aluminum sided cars called? And who makes them. I've seen them on the real RR and have been interested in getting some. Also would be helpful to know what they haul in them and how long the real RR have been using them (so I pull them with appropriate era engines.
Thanks,
runtime
Jon and Buckeye, It is fun and all about fun!!!
Thanks everyone for the kind words about my little engineer. She is the best! They are TOYS and as so they do not have to be any better than the imagination of the mind that is playing with them. It is not about me, it is about the FUN! I loved them as a child and I love to see the love for them from my children’s children.
Great job everyone!
All of the pictures and videos are a inspiration. Play On!!!
Frank53
Your stuff absolutely knocks me out every time!
Please keep it coming.
Runtime they carry automobiles and I believe there Lionel although I believe MTH has them also.
picked up this little scout engine....1120 would love to put a headlight and a smoke unit in it
LAZ, Love your stuff,
Dave, I have a 1120 and I like it but I have had a ton of problems with the E-Unit and I can't justify the cost of the fix. Seems they were built that way.
Nice 1120
Thanks Run . . .
Now where do I find a hat like your granddaughter's, Kevin? Actually, I need two!!!
To all, you knocked it out of the park this week. Thank you for posting.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
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