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Post by pebo on Oct 20, 2019 10:10:08 GMT
Kind of a downer trip for you, Gary? No I did bring something back. A head cold that’s kicking my butt  But that aside it was a fun show, meeting new friends, seeing old friends. Plus my 611 adventure which I’ll post the video sooner or later. Sorry you got sick, but it was great seeing you again and meeting your son. Peter |
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Post by harborbelt70 on Oct 20, 2019 10:40:43 GMT
Not are darn thing. I found nothing that I needed or wanted. This actually made me feel slightly better about not being able to attend.  But I'd have found something at Scenic Express, seen you guys who were there and so on. Also I'd have made my pilgrimage to Gettysburg, where I practically grew up. |
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Post by ptc on Oct 20, 2019 10:43:03 GMT
Thanks to Criag, terific find Peter. Nice story and a happy ending.
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Post by Pennsy484 on Oct 20, 2019 12:28:17 GMT
Jeff, the 726 is a Lionel legend. I wanted one as a kid but never got one. Actually it was the 736 that I drooled over. The 726 was before my time. The 736 and the New York Central F3 ABA were, in my mind, the biggest and most powerful engines Lionel made. I had the F3 so I was half way there.  I like the 736 as well. I got one several years ago, but the brush plates on the rotor were so worn down and grooved it was too rough running for me. I sold that one cheap a couple years ago. Finally got a smooth running berk! Yes, the PW NYC F3s have a presence about them, I agree! |
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Post by Pennsy484 on Oct 20, 2019 12:29:32 GMT
Really wanted a 726, and found one!  And I spent a ton at scenic Express, bought some trees and what not. Very nice find Pennsy. Looks to be in great running condition. Yes! It runs smoothly! |
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Post by Pennsy484 on Oct 20, 2019 12:33:06 GMT
A ton of stuff, but only one essential item. Many of you know that I am a New Haven guy......many of my passenger engines are pulled by a K-Line Collectors Club EP-5 with TMCC & Cruise. Yes, they are called “jets”. Mine took this too seriously.......it tried to......its shelf collapsed and it tumbled onto the floor shattering a truck side frame.. What to do? I could wait till MTH catalogs one again.......however, I went to York thinking that if I could find one with a good price, I’d buy it and change out the side frame. I mentioned my quest to folks at breakfast, including Craignor. About 3PM on Thursday, Craig texted me from the Blue Hall with a picture and location of a conventional K-Line duplicate of my engine for $105........needless to say, I bolted from the White Hall and made the sale in 15 minutes. Thanks again, Craig! A true “York miracle” Peter There is something very satisfying about how that worked out for you. I had a similar experience. My 675 was nice looking but the innards were shot, and I found a not so great looking one at my LHS and it ran so smoothly, and smoked well, e-unit works, so I Frankensteined them! |
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But that aside it was a fun show, meeting new friends, seeing old friends. Plus my 611 adventure which I’ll post the video sooner or later.
But I'd have found something at Scenic Express, seen you guys who were there and so on. Also I'd have made my pilgrimage to Gettysburg, where I practically grew up.
