Here is my 322 rolling along I don’t think I’ve posted before
Enjoy all
Happy Easter!!!
Jim
Happy Easter!
Here are some pics of Kieth’s Lionel 269E set!
These turned out aweful, but wanted to share anyway. These are the FiL’s collection, not large but it is interesting… he has lots of track and 8 O-22 switches so we are going to put up a layout where he can run 3 trains at once and interchange the trains on the different tracks.
The 622
The 675 and some cars
Some more rolling stock and opperating cars
Prewar Tinplate 262E, 2 609 Pullmans, and 611 Observation
The milk car and coal car are in awesome shape. I will probably look to buy a like condition coal car as I have a milk car already. Also want to get the pre-war passenger set he has and maybe the 622. The other stuff is rather common and not as interested in that stuff. Maybe pickup the 675 set for the kids when they arrive…
Brent
waiting for the docksider to finish shifting before getting the green light.
This reefer is due for a well deserved refurbishing.
A transistion photo during the NYC/Pennsy merger into what is now “Lionel Lines”
Bruce Webster
Quick stop at the station.
More of the trains we grew up with - Post War 2400 series passenger cars. Post War New York Central F3s have Newark, Clifton and Summit in tow on the upper level while the PW Lionel Lines 2026 brings in Maplewood, Chatham and Hillside.
Nice pictures everyone !! Here’s a couple of my loading dock area I’ve been working on !
Swamped with deliveries lately !!
Here is a short video of switching out some cars !!
http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l112/csxt30/?action=view¤t=DSCF0823.flv
Thanks, John
Nice video John, I got my Sunday morning chuckle when “Mr. Hand” saved the day!
[#ditto]That was good, John.
Thanks Frank & Chuck !! I practiced doing that a few times before I did it with the camera & it went perfect, untill I used the camera !!
Your layout is just awesome !! [:)]
Thanks, John
Tom- Thank You for posting the photo’s of my Tinplate Set. Bruce- Maybe some Grecian Formula 16 will take the grey off your 773 Hudson Drivewheels? [;)][8D][:P][:o)][:o)] Take Care all.
Well the Easter Bunny aint nowhere’s in sight! Hmm, I wonder if he knows that me and ole Elmer Fudd have the same recreational tastes? LOL
This American Flyer was my brothers when he was a kid. Packed away 45 years ago in nonworking condition. After some cleaning, rewiring, and some new brushes, she runs like a champ.
Great selection of diecast cars available in S scale. The Jaguar is a Matchbox - 99 cents!
Nice photos from everyone! Lots of prewar/postwars goodies. Gotta love those “fresh from the attic” finds no matter how abused, Brent. Do the early postwar cars have whirly inside wheels? I especially like the 622…it looks like it’d clean up real nice
The museum layout has undergone a population explosion. To think there were only 2 rabbits on the layout last week [;)]
Can’t view John’s video cuz of stupid dialup. I do like the loading ramps though. A nice detail project that I need on my layout
Keith: The new tinplate set is beautiful! Had my reservations about the flat black finish on the engine but it doesn’t detract from it’s great looks at all. As for the 773 drivers maybe a Grecian Formula dye job is in order. Problem is I’d be doing it every 2 months. [;)]
Bruce Webster
handbuilt flatcars with custom loads
Bruce,
I have to take some better pics of the 622. It really needs a good cleaning and I have no idea how to do it… there is are a lot of blemishes on the black plastic shell. The 262E is actually in the best shape of the three engines, with a bit of TLC it would look awesome - needs some repro parts too (the flags come to mind first).
Brent
From the new laptop.
New portals by Jim A now on layout.
Trains going through the double portal on right side.
Trains going through triple portal on left side. Bathtub gons sitting on siding that goes through one of the portals.
View number two of triple portal.
My F3.
Brent,
Carefully determine what the finish is on the 622. I’m not exactly sure if it’s a painted plastic shell or simply molded of black plastic. It’s best to start with the least caustic of cleaning methods then go heavier until you get the desired result. Pinted surfaces will be the most delicate so I’ll start there. Most will attest to using a simple mild dish soap and water solution initially on painted surfaces. Cut down a soft paint brush so that the bristles are roughly 3/4" long. This can be used to get into grills, vents and around grab irons to thoroughly scrub these areas clean so that no unsightly left over dirt remains. Be especially careful to avoid any decals or stamped lettering when using the brush as the transfers and paint is particularily delicate. Wipe these areas with a dampened soft cloth only. Some stubborn stains can be removed from paint using Windex but be very cautious. Try an unseen area first to check that the Windex doesn’t discolor the finish. Whatever method, finish off by rinsing with warm water, blot dry with a cloth and dry the shell with a hair dryer…not too much heat mind you! The end result is usually a medium matt finish that was the way they originally looked when new. I’d heastitate to coat the finish with wax or use rubbing compounds to enhance the gloss as these will tend to rub the paint through on high details such as rivets
Unpainted plastic can tolerate stronger cleaners such as Spray-Nine and Varsol.