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Post by runamuckchuck on Feb 20, 2024 1:10:04 GMT
For those of you who followed my Halloween and Christmas layout videos on the Main Page this may come as a bit of a shock but I am selling off most of my O/O Scale stuff (the majority of which you did not see due to the seasonal holiday nature of the layouts) that I purchased in anticipation of a permanent layout with an excursion/famous named train theme and returning to MTH era tinplate both Standard and O gauge for the most part.
This decision is based partly on my inclination to have a more whimsical rather than realistic layout, and what I perceive to be better build quality for MTH tinplate compared to current O/O Scale products.
The sea change is surprisingly without regret, even at today's modern tinplate prices.
It would be nice if we could breathe a little life into the tinplate page.
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Post by healey36 on Feb 20, 2024 17:09:02 GMT
There's a lot of nice operator quality stuff around these days as more collections start to hit the market. Interest seems to center on the pristine stuff, leaving a lot of well-loved pieces for good value. When I started, I only wanted stuff in terrific shape, but that has changed over time. Now I appreciate it for what it is...new, well-worn, nicely repainted, it's all good.
We need a tinplate photo gallery over here...just shots of tinplate in all its forms in an operating setting. What do ya think?
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Post by runamuckchuck on Feb 20, 2024 21:49:58 GMT
There's a lot of nice operator quality stuff around these days as more collections start to hit the market. Interest seems to center on the pristine stuff, leaving a lot of well-loved pieces for good value. When I started, I only wanted stuff in terrific shape, but that has changed over time. Now I appreciate it for what it is...new, well-worn, nicely repainted, it's all good. We need a tinplate photo gallery over here...just shots of tinplate in all its forms in an operating setting. What do ya think? A picture is worth a thousand words. Right now I am in the hunting and gathering phase so my photos would all be piles of boxes as I am doing the full monty, engines, rolling stock and buildings/accessories both standard and o gauge tinplate. Also the layout materials I used for my temporary seasonal layout in 2023 will unfortunately not do with the type of more extensive wiring I anticipate needing to do. So Mianne is on my list as well at least to explore.
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Post by Adam on Feb 20, 2024 22:18:29 GMT
Wow, big change. Best of luck with that. Should be a fun journey!
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Post by atsda on Feb 21, 2024 16:51:24 GMT
Chuck, best wishes on your new adventure. Looking forward to updates. Alfred
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Post by runamuckchuck on Mar 9, 2024 22:42:49 GMT
Well folks while I enjoy the sheer scale and mass of Standard gauge tinplate, O gauge tinplate also has its' own charm and is more manageable layout wise than their big brothers/sisters. Consequently I have decided to take the Solomon approach to the question of which scale to run and elect to dabble into both as long as my trust (as in I trust I will have enough money to do that) fund holds out. With the assistance of the kind folks at our local Star Hobby I was able scout out the Edison NJ. Show w/o leaving the comfort of my smart phone screen back in MD. to land a nice selection of MTH era 0 gauge tinplate freight rolling stock. In a prior tinplate life I had never considered/purchased O gauge. I was strictly a standard kind of guy. At least I am not repurchasing stuff that I sold a few years ago when I gave up on the idea of a layout. I may be an idiot but I am no fool.  |
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Post by Country Joe on Mar 12, 2024 13:02:43 GMT
Well folks while I enjoy the sheer scale and mass of Standard gauge tinplate, O gauge tinplate also has its' own charm and is more manageable layout wise than their big brothers/sisters. Consequently I have decided to take the Solomon approach to the question of which scale to run and elect to dabble into both as long as my trust (as in I trust I will have enough money to do that) fund holds out. With the assistance of the kind folks at our local Star Hobby I was able scout out the Edison NJ. Show w/o leaving the comfort of my smart phone screen back in MD. to land a nice selection of MTH era 0 gauge tinplate freight rolling stock. In a prior tinplate life I had never considered/purchased O gauge. I was strictly a standard kind of guy. At least I am not repurchasing stuff that I sold a few years ago when I gave up on the idea of a layout. I may be an idiot but I am no fool. Sounds like a good plan, Chuck. I understand the appeal of Standard Gauge but O Gauge tinplate is pretty much the same only a little bit smaller. I look forward to seeing your tinplate empire come to life.
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