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Sunday Photo fun 04/08/07

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, April 8, 2007 1:27 PM

From the new laptop.

New portals by Jim A now on layout.

Trains going through the double portal on right side.

Trains going through triple portal on left side.  Bathtub gons sitting on siding that goes through one of the portals.

View number two of triple portal.

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 8, 2007 1:25 PM
Bruce,
I have to take some better pics of the 622. It really needs a good cleaning and I have no idea how to do it... there is are a lot of blemishes on the black plastic shell.  The 262E is actually in the best shape of the three engines, with a bit of TLC it would look awesome - needs some repro parts too (the flags come to mind first).

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Posted by FJ and G on Sunday, April 8, 2007 12:29 PM

handbuilt flatcars with custom loads

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 8, 2007 10:40 AM

Nice photos from everyone!  Lots of prewar/postwars goodies.  Gotta love those "fresh from the attic" finds no matter how abused, Brent.  Do the early postwar cars have whirly inside wheels?  I especially like the 622....it looks like it'd clean up real nice

The museum layout has undergone a population explosion.  To think there were only 2 rabbits on the layout last week Wink [;)]

Can't view John's video cuz of stupid dialup.  I do like the loading ramps though.  A nice detail project that I need on my layout

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 Tom- Thank You for posting the photo's of my Tinplate Set. Bruce- Maybe some Grecian Formula 16 will take the grey off your 773 Hudson Drivewheels? Wink [;)]Cool [8D]Tongue [:P]Clown [:o)]Clown [:o)] Take Care all.

Keith:  The new tinplate set is beautiful!  Had my reservations about the flat black finish on the engine but it doesn't detract from it's great looks at all.   As for the 773 drivers maybe a Grecian Formula dye job is in order.  Problem is I'd be doing it every 2 months. Wink [;)]

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Posted by pbjwilson on Sunday, April 8, 2007 10:25 AM

 This American Flyer was my brothers when he was a kid. Packed away 45 years ago in nonworking condition. After some cleaning, rewiring, and some new brushes, she runs like a champ. 

Great selection of diecast cars available in S scale. The Jaguar is a Matchbox - 99 cents!

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Posted by RR Redneck on Sunday, April 8, 2007 10:05 AM
Well the Easter Bunny aint nowhere's in sight! Hmm, I wonder if he knows that me and  ole Elmer Fudd have the same recreational tastes?  LOL

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Posted by 1688torpedo on Sunday, April 8, 2007 9:37 AM
 Tom- Thank You for posting the photo's of my Tinplate Set. Bruce- Maybe some Grecian Formula 16 will take the grey off your 773 Hudson Drivewheels? Wink [;)]Cool [8D]Tongue [:P]Clown [:o)]Clown [:o)] Take Care all.
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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, April 8, 2007 8:54 AM
 Frank53 wrote:
 csxt30 wrote:

Here is a short video of switching out some cars !!  

http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l112/csxt30/?action=view&current=DSCF0823.flv

Thanks, John

Nice video John, I got my Sunday morning chuckle when "Mr. Hand" saved the day!

Thanks Frank & Chuck !!  I practiced doing that a few times before I did it with the camera & it went perfect, untill I used the camera !!

Your layout is just awesome !! Smile [:)]

Thanks, John

 

 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, April 8, 2007 8:51 AM
 Frank53 wrote:
 csxt30 wrote:

Here is a short video of switching out some cars !!  

http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l112/csxt30/?action=view&current=DSCF0823.flv

Thanks, John

Nice video John, I got my Sunday morning chuckle when "Mr. Hand" saved the day!

Sign - Ditto [#ditto]That was good, John.

Chuck # 3 I found my thrill on Blueberryhill !!
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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, April 8, 2007 8:35 AM
 csxt30 wrote:

Here is a short video of switching out some cars !!  

http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l112/csxt30/?action=view&current=DSCF0823.flv

Thanks, John

Nice video John, I got my Sunday morning chuckle when "Mr. Hand" saved the day!

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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, April 8, 2007 8:18 AM

Nice pictures everyone !!  Here's a couple of my loading dock area I've been working on !

Swamped with deliveries lately !!

Here is a short video of switching out some cars !!  

http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l112/csxt30/?action=view&current=DSCF0823.flv

Thanks, John

 

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Posted by Frank53 on Sunday, April 8, 2007 8:16 AM

More of the trains we grew up with - Post War 2400 series passenger cars. Post War New York Central F3s have Newark, Clifton and Summit in tow on the upper level while the PW Lionel Lines 2026 brings in Maplewood, Chatham and Hillside. 

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Posted by railfan23 on Sunday, April 8, 2007 8:13 AM

Quick stop at the station.

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 8, 2007 8:05 AM

waiting for the docksider to finish shifting before getting the green light.

This reefer is due for a well deserved refurbishing. 

  A transistion photo during the NYC/Pennsy merger into what is now "Lionel Lines"

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 8, 2007 7:31 AM

These turned out aweful, but wanted to share anyway.  These are the FiL's collection, not large but it is interesting... he has lots of track and 8 O-22 switches so we are going to put up a layout where he can run 3 trains at once and interchange the trains on the different tracks.

The 622


The 675 and some cars


Some more rolling stock and opperating cars


Prewar Tinplate 262E, 2 609 Pullmans, and 611 Observation


The milk car and coal car are in awesome shape.  I will probably look to buy a like condition coal car as I have a milk car already.  Also want to get the pre-war passenger set he has and maybe the 622.  The other stuff is rather common and not as interested in that stuff.  Maybe pickup the 675 set for the kids when they arrive...

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, April 8, 2007 6:59 AM

Here are some pics of Kieth's Lionel 269E set!

 

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Posted by spankybird on Sunday, April 8, 2007 6:54 AM

Happy Easter!

 

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Sunday Photo fun 04/08/07
Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Sunday, April 8, 2007 2:24 AM

Here is my 322 rolling along I don't think I've posted before

Enjoy all

Happy Easter!!!!

Jim

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