Prewar IVES Pictures - An Invitation

Erik_Mag · April 28, 2025, 9:19pm

The “558 Observation Car” looks like a possible inspiration for Walther’s Piker.

Northwoods-Flyer · May 4, 2025, 9:09pm

This is the Greyhound Set #507R/507 from 1926 - 1927
This an older set of photos from the archives. The interesting headlight effect is an artifact from my very first digital camera that I couldn’t get rid of.

#3257

There are two #141 Pullman Parlor Cars

And a #142 Pullman Observation Car

I really like this set and have been on the lookout for the same engine and cars in the other colors.

This is the photo of the set borrowed from the Ives Train Society Site.

Enjoying the World’s Greatest Hobby
Northwoods Flyer

PS If you look back at entry #30 you will see that I have the red and black version from the Black Diamond set.

pennytrains · May 5, 2025, 2:50am

Lens flare! Sure looks cool !

palallin · May 5, 2025, 11:55am

Dramatic! Nowadays, folks use Photoshop[ to create such effects.

Northwoods-Flyer · May 5, 2025, 8:08pm

I believe that I have stated here that I will sometimes purchase repainted trains and equipment from Ives for my collection because of the difficulty in finding the paint in good condition. This is the case with the set that I have identified as the Black Diamond Jr.

As I have checked for accuracy at The Ives Train Society website and the Greenberg Guide to Ives Trains, and other resources I have realized that I do not own an accurate replica of the Black Diamond. Original 141 and 142 cars for the Black Diamond have diaphragms, my cars do not. I believe that the person who restored this engine and cars actually used 141 and a 142 observation cars from other original sets (in different colors). So I guess I will have to call my set a Wanna Be Black Diamond Jr. I still think it is a beauty.

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