http://tinplatetimes.com/Layouts/Germantinplate/Germantinplate.htm
Fascinating subject, especially the live steamers.
“Some of us need to do this.” If by that you mean get the trains out of the display case and run 'em I agree with you. If these toys don’t live to run, do they really live at all?
Isnt the real question, if we don’t run them, do we live at all? [swg]
The answer is yes.
Very philosophical - is a train that does not run really still a train?
No! It is a display item or work of art. [:D] Real Trains Are Run. (Gosh, those tinplate trains are sure beautiful)