SouthgateI really like that in this thread, not one entry was/is based, on some big budget purchase, but are either linked to early roots days of modeling, or a family tie, or both. That's just cool.
Me too. This has been fantastic, and exactly what I hoped for. Great old models that have significant emotion attached to them. I am so glad this did not turn into a "my brass is better than your brass" sort of thing.
Some of the posts actually made my heart feel warm inside. I loved the memories and what made them special.
Great treasures and memories guys... please share more... and, thank you.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
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Alton Junction
Thanks for starting this thread Kevin, I have been enjoying it.
While I have all my MRR stuff from my childhood still and will keep it for sentimentle reasons they are not what I would call treasures. Other than having some knockoff genaric brand of loco or rolling stock with Canadian Pacific written on it I had nothing that was actually Canadian in appearence. For that reason my Rapido Royal Hudsons are my treasures, I wish I didn't have to wait until geezerhood to get them and other Canadian examples.
My real treasures are my two guitars now 50 years old and a Monopoly set my Dad made in the great depression.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
I have a few of these real treasures. Craftsman style wooden buildings that I did not build myself, but were given to me by dear friends, or salvaged from magnificent layouts after the builder passed on.
These are things that I am lucky to have and I will be proud to include on the layout.
Two Three craftsman kits & a DCC conversion:
Alexander Scale Models - PRR Flag Stop (built for a friend)
Alexander Scale Models - NYC Freight Depot (Caledonia, MI)
Suncoast Models - FM Coaling Station (w/added working lights)
Walthers EMD SW-1 switcher - Converted to DCC and rear headlight added
The reason I treasure them the most is because - not surprisingly - I spent the most time of them as projects. Each of the crafsman kits were 100 hrs apiece because I added interior detailing (wood floor & trim) and interior/exterior lighting.
Tom
https://tstage9.wixsite.com/nyc-modeling
Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
My friend, Logan Holtgrewe made this for me
And it's my favorite, because he built it from pictures of my grandfather's farm house
The windows aren't Tichy, they are completely scatch built.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
BigDaddyThe windows aren't Tichy, they are completely scatch built.
Hi Henry,
That is a beautiful building! The first thing I said when I saw the picture was "where did he get those lower windows?!?". They would suit my trolley car diner perfectly! I already have windows on order for it, but if I can find some 6/6 smaller windows that I can remove the lower muntins from then I'm going to order them!
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
BigDaddy My friend, Logan Holtgrewe made this for me And it's my favorite, because he built it from pictures of my grandfather's farm house The windows aren't Tichy, they are completely scatch built.
Oh, c'mon! Where's the working gutters and eave spouts?!?
Seriously, Henry. That's a beautiful model.
Henry, That is a great model, a true treasure indeed.
Thank you for sharing.
Anybody remember this one? I was 10 years old when I bought it in the late 50s and devoured it cover to cover. So many modeling tips and a color center section. American Flyer based (I had Lionel), but the info could be applied to any scale. The original was lost but I found this one at an antique store as an adult. -Rob
SeeYou190Great old models that have significant emotion attached to them.
Kevin, I was once told that happiness can be found in the simplest things.. I've found that to be a true saying.. Even though I have better locomotives I still enjoy switching cars with my old BB GP7 and GP35. I suppose its because those engines recalls many fond memories especially those of the various clubs I been a member of and how proud I was when I took three BB B&O GP35 to the Columbus HO club. I did change the numbers to 3500,3505 and 3512 so they wouldn't have the same numbers and put numbers on the number boards.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
I don't have a bestest treasure. I like all my trains!
Rio Grande. The Action Road - Focus 1977-1983
Here is a nifty "treasure" of mine.
This is the "Wargmaing Notebook" that I started over 20 years ago. It has since stopped being just a wargaming notebook, and includes all my hobbies.
I have mostly notes on painting in it, but it is full of all kinds of neat thoughts and ideas I have had through the many years.
I know now one will want this when I am gone, but I really need it.
Painting paint chips of the colors I used for various projects has been quite handy when a line of paints goes out of production. It makes it much easier to match to a new one.