Train Collector or Train Runner?

[Anonymous]

I have almost everything but N and Z (too small). I have a large amount of contemporary HO (most of which has been bought used) and a large layout to run it on (plus lots of shevles because the layout won't hold it all). I buy a great deal of HO, but am not sure if I would really consider myself an HO "collector". I do collect certain vintage HO/OO, however. I am an avid collector of Tri-ang and have a layout devoted exclusively to Tri-ang. I also have other vintage HO trains such as Marklin, Distler and Flieshmann from the 50's and Japanese tinplate HO trains from the 60's. The Japanese used to be on the Tri-ang layout as well, but as I got more Tri-ang I left the layout for that. I am also a collector of prewar and postwar O and S gauge tinplate trains and have Lionel, American Flyer and Marx as well as European companies like Bing, Bub, Hornby and more too numerous to mention. I have a mix of all of these O and S gauge trains on one large tinplate style layout with vintage accessories as well as shelves for the rest that won't fit on the layout. I also have one Lionel Standard Gauge set that I just got for my birthday, but don't have any track for it to run on yet. In addition I have some of those cheap G scale battery operated trains (many bought used as well) that I have displayed along the tops of the O gauge shelves, which get run very seldom. I'd buy the good G scale stuff, but I much rather spend the money that it costs to buy them on collectable vintage trains. The entire basement's packed with trains and I'm only 17 right now, so I consider that to be pretty good!

[Anonymous]

this is sad really because half this roster is me. I run HO, N, and G. I have a very extensive collection of Lionel and American Flyers. This Puts me as having every scale beyond Z (that is mass produced)...and I am only 20

[Anonymous]

this is sad really because half this roster is me. I run HO, N, and G. I have a very extensive collection of Lionel and American Flyers. This Puts me as having every scale beyond Z (that is mass produced)...and I am only 20

[Anonymous]

I needed to post a reply as none of the options fit perfectly for me.

Have had HO for years. Still rarely get some. Dismantled last layout [in construction] when I moved to our 'purchased' house half the size.

Run Z on my double track test loop as I build a layout for it.

Run G in my yard when I set up the track for it. Generally a ten or twenty foot diameter loop for Thomas and James.

Run HO around the chrismas tree. And as long afterwards as my wife will let me...usually not too long :)

[Anonymous]

I needed to post a reply as none of the options fit perfectly for me.

Have had HO for years. Still rarely get some. Dismantled last layout [in construction] when I moved to our 'purchased' house half the size.

Run Z on my double track test loop as I build a layout for it.

Run G in my yard when I set up the track for it. Generally a ten or twenty foot diameter loop for Thomas and James.

Run HO around the chrismas tree. And as long afterwards as my wife will let me...usually not too long :)

[IRONROOSTER]

I'm not sure what you mean by collecting. If you mean do I collect like the TCA members and catalog my collection, then no I don't. If you mean am I out buying stuff and I've got more than I can get on the layout at one time then I'm a collector .
Enjoy
Paul

[IRONROOSTER]

I'm not sure what you mean by collecting. If you mean do I collect like the TCA members and catalog my collection, then no I don't. If you mean am I out buying stuff and I've got more than I can get on the layout at one time then I'm a collector .
Enjoy
Paul

[Anonymous]

Right now, I run HO on my own layout. Run Z on my own layout and collect Z in preperation for a larger Z layout. And I have started collecting some G to start a garden layout in the future.
Bob

[Anonymous]

Right now, I run HO on my own layout. Run Z on my own layout and collect Z in preperation for a larger Z layout. And I have started collecting some G to start a garden layout in the future.
Bob

[Anonymous]

Wondering how many collect trains mainly for running on their own layouts, or collect trains for display or a possible occasional run at a club or friend's layout. Have searched the archives and couldn't find anything on this subject, so please take a moment to respond. Thanks!

Only 15 answer selections are available, so if you use narrow gauge select the primary scale, ie for HOn3 select HO. If you intend to build a layout someday but your trains are currently stored in the attic or displayed on a shelf, select Collect without running even if you run them at a club or friend's layout. If you have a layout in any stage of construction select Run on my own layout. Sorry, no room for TT or other scales, if you model TT or do other options not listed please post a reply.

[Anonymous]

Wondering how many collect trains mainly for running on their own layouts, or collect trains for display or a possible occasional run at a club or friend's layout. Have searched the archives and couldn't find anything on this subject, so please take a moment to respond. Thanks!

Only 15 answer selections are available, so if you use narrow gauge select the primary scale, ie for HOn3 select HO. If you intend to build a layout someday but your trains are currently stored in the attic or displayed on a shelf, select Collect without running even if you run them at a club or friend's layout. If you have a layout in any stage of construction select Run on my own layout. Sorry, no room for TT or other scales, if you model TT or do other options not listed please post a reply.