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Post by Country Joe on Sept 25, 2019 15:06:33 GMT
Jeff, thanks for the video.
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Post by Craignor on Sept 26, 2019 20:11:05 GMT
My State set.  |
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Post by Country Joe on Sept 26, 2019 23:54:33 GMT
That's a beautiful set, Craig.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2019 17:03:28 GMT
It looks awesome under the Christmas Tree!  |
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Post by Country Joe on Sept 27, 2019 20:33:23 GMT
Marty, that is a seriously nice train. All the charm of pre-war with the electronics of today. The best of both worlds.
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Post by JDaddy on Oct 1, 2019 0:13:46 GMT
Jeff-
I sat and watched that layout run for hours at the Museum last spring, thank you for posting!
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Post by eddieg on Oct 24, 2019 18:52:23 GMT
My first set was Christmas 1938 224E freight set. I was 8 years old.
That is why I like prewar OGauge best.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2019 22:36:32 GMT
For me nostalgia comes to mind quickly. When I was a kid there were a lot of tin toys to choose from and I really wish I would have held onto them. The bright enamel paint has a wow factor like no other. While we were at York we got to look at Tinplate Trains. Beautiful objects for sure. Went back to see Al at SideTrack hobbies as we were quite interested in a complete Chicago & North Western set he had on display. Got there just in time to witness it being boxed up for another customer. That set was absolutely stunning!! Oh well, had I bought it I would have had to install a proximity alarm on it so nobody would touch it. LOL!!
Gary.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2019 18:08:59 GMT
I'll call it nostalgia although tinplate was not part of my youth. I primarily use it for a Christmas layout. There is a lot of nostalgia involved in the Christmas holiday season even for things that are not part of our personal experience.
A couple years ago, when I first started learning about STD Gauge and tinplate trains, MTH was still making it. So I jumped in and purchased a lot of modern era tinplate. I only buy the new PS2/PS3 stuff. I like it shiny and command controlled. Anyway, the rest of the year I have it on shelves where I can admire it. It's a wonderful (if expensive) decoration. I wish MTH would offer one Tinplate Traditions set in each catalog instead of dropping it altogether.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2019 2:35:35 GMT
Found these pictures tonight.   |
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Post by eddieg on Apr 2, 2020 2:02:46 GMT
I had it from the time I was 8 years old. 1938
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Post by stevemaz555 on Apr 15, 2020 17:38:42 GMT
Starting a brand new Tinplate layout and seeing the colors just POP!! this shows transition. O gauge in the back also of course    Why is the Tinplate section of the Forum so quiet? Is everyone just using the Main board instead? |
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Post by Country Joe on Apr 16, 2020 0:47:48 GMT
Starting a brand new Tinplate layout and seeing the colors just POP!! this shows transition. O gauge in the back also of course Why is the Tinplate section of the Forum so quiet? Is everyone just using the Main board instead?
Unfortunately, while a few of our members have some tinplate trains Bluecomet400 is the only one that I know is building a tinplate layout. You can post your progress and photos both here and/or in the main board. While I'm not a tinplate guy I enjoy seeing tinplate layouts and trains in action.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2020 12:07:21 GMT
I never knew there were so many varied models, types and styles of TINPLATE TRAINS!! My interest in this type of Model Railroading is steadily growing. Unfortunately, with house hunting there is only so much money to go around at the moment. For me what appeals to me about TINPLATE is the relative simplicity of the product along with the vibrant paint schemes and the contrasting detail pieces applied to the pieces. The accessories are a joy to behold as well. Maybe one day....
Gary.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2020 12:10:47 GMT
THANK YOU ALL for the beautiful photos a nd videos of your TINPLATE TRAINS!!
Gary and Cheryl.
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