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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2019 0:39:08 GMT
I notice that a majority, of what is posted, has to do with the most modern trains. I am wondering if there are any members here, that are interested in the older trains. Also in that mix, is there anyone that is into repairing or restoring some of these old relics. My main interest, is with the Prewar/Postwar era, and not really into the more modern locos. I find it relaxing, to bring some of these older items, back to life again.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Oct 22, 2019 6:43:19 GMT
I think that you are right to observe that for most of us, the focus is on running and tinkering with modern trains - not necessarily command control but definitely postwar or indeed from the MPC era onwards. I only have a couple of what I regard as "heirlooms" that are truly old. One is a relic of my Dad's trains, most of which dated from the 50s and 60s. My elder brother has the other, which I have not laid eyes on in years but may well be prewar.
I do like tracing the evolution of various engines and cars although I do not consider myself a collector. As for bringing certain models back to life, I do understand the appeal of that but most of my effort is on the upkeep of what I have.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2019 10:05:55 GMT
We have a number of postwar trains but they have been sitting in a display case in the upstairs hall for years. Most are in very good condition and run well when we do so.
When the layout is closer to completed we will probably bring them down. For now, most of our trains are not moving.
Prewar has never really been an interest.
There are members of the Forum who are into pre and post war.
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Post by ptc on Oct 22, 2019 13:05:48 GMT
I am now strictly Modern Era trains, Sold off all of the others.
It is so easy to get spoiled with the wonderful features of teh Modern Era trains. |
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Post by Country Joe on Oct 22, 2019 16:21:27 GMT
I am now strictly Modern Era trains, Sold off all of the others.
It is so easy to get spoiled with the wonderful features of teh Modern Era trains. It is the same with me. I sold off all of my post war and MPC era trains. They were great in their day and I have wonderful memories of them but it's only modern era trains with MTH PS3 and LionChief Plus for me. The couple of conventional locomotives I have only get run at shows. |
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