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Post by atsda on Apr 29, 2024 20:05:52 GMT
I am in need of about 35 straight track sections - manufactured by Lionel during the post war period. I am building a new layout and am using track from my original layout - so I want it to 'match' - not to mention that it may be cheaper for this than other manufacturers or what Lionel was making after the post war period. I am puzzled that I need this additional track; I thought I had enough - I don't think I misplased a box during our move. If you have some available, or know where to get some, I would appreciate knowing. I don't want to deal on eBay, unless there is an reputable seller / can find good track. Thank you. Alfred my layout
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Post by BobS2056 on Apr 30, 2024 0:50:33 GMT
I will keep my eye out for you if no one chimes in on the this forum, I see a ton of tubular track for sale at train swap meets.
Bob
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Post by oace on Apr 30, 2024 20:59:02 GMT
If you are not focused "Lionel Only", there's the Menards alternative. Here's the set I bought from USA, given there's nothing like that in France, nor in Europe :  No complaint about the quality... OACE |
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Post by atsda on May 1, 2024 1:31:59 GMT
oace, thank you. I am sure about the quality from Menards; however, I am stuck in the mud so to speak about wanting to use the 1950s stock. Alfred (Old Man Running Old Trains)
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Post by atsda on May 1, 2024 1:45:08 GMT
Bob, thanks for looking out for sellers of 1950s track. I don't get to train shows/ swaps. Since I am blind now, I can't see the images on eBay, etc. Even though I am blind, I operate my computer nonvisually with speech-enabled software and use all the applications. I maintain and operate my layout by using assistive/ adaptive technology. For example, I use a speech-enabled multimeter, I don't solder - I crimp, I have sound-making accessories positioned around the layout so that I can locate trains, I know routes by sensing the heat on bulbs on the O22 switch controllers, I do mechanical work by touch. I recently took down my 8' x 22' layout and need the track for another. I have all sorts of work arounds to do measuring while I am constructing my new benchwork. Sorry about the long-winded response. By knowing this it is understandable that when I respond to videos, I focus on the sounds. And lastly, I actually take my own photos/ videos to post; it is with a speech-enabled phone and locating objects by sound reckoning. Alfred
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Post by BobS2056 on May 1, 2024 18:43:09 GMT
Alfred, I all can say is WOW you are awesome,
Thank you for all the details
Bob
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Post by oace on May 2, 2024 15:26:00 GMT
My apologies atsda aka Alfred : I did not knew about your blindness when posting images...  This makes you a positive and tenacious man, indeed !  OACE |
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Post by atsda on May 2, 2024 20:54:05 GMT
oace, no problem regarding the images. In most cases, I can figure out what is going on by the context; also, the accompanying text is enough for me to know about the image. No apologies necessary. The smell of the smoke and sound of the wheels are enough for me - life is good. Alfred
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Post by atsda on May 6, 2024 20:29:21 GMT
I may have found a source for post war Lionel track. The reviews seem OK. I will give them a call and ask about their track - which they recondition. They also redo transformers and switches with upgrades. Alfred tinman3rail.com |
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Post by Spice7 on May 12, 2024 20:31:08 GMT
Yes, tinman3rail has reconditioned Lionel track. I send him track that my club receives with donations. I have had health issues so I have not been active on the forums.
I know I have track in my spare garage but I need to go through the boxes to see what I have, 0 or 027.
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Post by atsda on May 15, 2024 13:27:50 GMT
Don, thanks for your reply. I don't really need refurbished track or the higher expense (from tinman3). I hope your health gets better. If you find an opportunity, would you take a look at your track and consider selling some? Thank you. I am in need of about 30 - 40 O31 10" straights, and bout 24 O72 radius curves. Alfred
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Post by Spice7 on May 15, 2024 16:06:35 GMT
ok, will do.
thank you
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Post by Spice7 on May 29, 2024 21:44:17 GMT
I found some straights. I need help moving some equipment and I will look , hopefully tomorrow. I cannot get to the neurologist until next week. I need to find why my legs give out. If you still need them, let me know.
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Post by atsda on Jun 7, 2024 0:36:22 GMT
Don, Don't hurt yourself. I can use them; however, it is not an emergency. Take care of yourself first. Alfred Thank you.
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Post by Spice7 on Jun 10, 2024 13:58:26 GMT
ok. grandson is coming by this week and he will help me.
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