Trains.com

Railfan Collectables?

8142 views
63 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    January 2019
  • From: Henrico, VA
  • 9,728 posts
Posted by Flintlock76 on Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:16 AM

Lanterns.  Oh brother, I'm up to 30 of them right now.  I had to cool it because I've just run out of room!

Although they DO come in handy during power failures.

  • Member since
    March 2016
  • From: Burbank IL (near Clearing)
  • 13,540 posts
Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:06 AM

Timetables, both employee and public, can be equally habit-formingWhistling

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
  • Member since
    December 2006
  • 1,754 posts
Posted by diningcar on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 1:01 PM

Or a complete set of Santa Fe's Mimbreno dining car china!

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Northern New York
  • 25,020 posts
Posted by tree68 on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 12:49 PM

Collectables can be almost as dangerous as modelling.  

Especially when your collection just has to have that authentic CS&LGRR lantern with the green globe...

 

LarryWhistling
Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) 
Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you
My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date
Come ride the rails with me!
There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...

  • Member since
    August 2019
  • From: Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania
  • 225 posts
Railfan Collectables?
Posted by steve-in-kville on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 11:01 AM

I'm avoiding the temptation to get into modeling, so I opted instead to indulge in a few calendars. And a NS 911 license plate. 

I already have the 2020 NS calendar, with a BNSF on order and just mailed off payment for a RBMN calendar as well. That should do it for a while.

Regards - Steve

Join our Community!

Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.

Search the Community

Newsletter Sign-Up

By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Trains magazine.Please view our privacy policy