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Post by harborbelt70 on May 6, 2023 12:39:24 GMT
I hope I'm not pre-empting anybody - especially JDekan who kicked off the first thread of this kind. But I thought a new one might be more convenient and I had an idea for a variation on the theme.
So far we have had side shots of engines and cars but what about structures, including bridges? I've been changing what's on display in the toy cabinet and so a few things I haven't had out lately are exposed to better view.
I'll come back to those but not included with them on account of sheer size is what I think is the largest accessory Lionel ever made, the 1990s plastic lift bridge. Mine actually works which is a miracle as the ancient electronics of these usually fail: Years ago, when I got this thing despite not having a proper layout, it came in a box the size (and shape) of the State of Wyoming and it lives there in a storage locker save for special occasions. I made a movie for the then youngsters and those of their friends who actually took an intelligent interest in the trains and they were suitably astounded by its size, which practically is as wide as the kitchen:In the display are two other Lionel bridges of somewhat more modest size: Another lift bridge that actually dates from this century and a bascule bridge of the same vintage, both of which are metal: Despite appearances there are not actually pairs of these, the cabinet has a mirrored back. I’ll add one car that seems suitable because it’s one of those “map” UP hoppers - I am very partial to map (and billboard) cars:
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Post by jdekan on May 6, 2023 15:21:14 GMT
I like this idea! Unfortunately I have nothing to contribute for layout things, I'm not there yet. Really liking the lift bridge so much so that I want one, but dont think I'll ever have the layout for anything like it.
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Post by harborbelt70 on May 6, 2023 15:30:17 GMT
I like this idea! Unfortunately I have nothing to contribute for layout things, I'm not there yet. Really liking the lift bridge so much so that I want one, but dont think I'll ever have the layout for anything like it. I don't have a permanent layout either! Don't let that stop you. Lionel's bridges from years past are really among the most entertaining things that they have ever produced. If I can get it to work later I might post about a certain structure that is somewhat different if smaller . . .
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Post by ptc2 on May 6, 2023 16:51:51 GMT
Got to do this one this week.
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Post by david1 on May 6, 2023 17:51:20 GMT
A couple of my reefers, I have a bunch, 40' and 36' Dave
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Post by Country Joe on May 6, 2023 18:30:55 GMT
I’m going with a milk car and platform plus a van this week.
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Post by ptc2 on May 6, 2023 21:40:10 GMT
I like the milk car, Joe. Good choice.
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Post by atsda on May 7, 2023 16:09:58 GMT
Left: Lionel 2460 Bucyrus Erie Crane Car (early version;1946-50) Note: the 6-wheel trucks. Right: Lionel 6560 Bucyrus Crane Car (1956) Note: version without smokestack. The cab rotates on the chassis. The wheel on the side operates the hook, the wheel at the rear raises and lowers the boom.
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Post by harborbelt70 on May 7, 2023 17:26:51 GMT
This is more front side than side side, and is my last (probably) addition for this weekend given that I am moving things in the display cabinet around. More importantly, as far as I am concerned, the next best thing to the old Chicago Museum of Science and Industry O scale layout, apart from more modern and feature-rich model trains, is this Lionel accessory, the Mid-Town Hobby Shop. Please ignore the jittery filming as I had to get down on the floor to do it. With three operating and landscaped miniature layouts, two flashing RR crossing signals and a host of Lionel memorabilia in the interior, I've always thought this is the height of Lionel's accessories:
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Post by josef on May 7, 2023 22:49:01 GMT
NYC Hudson side view.
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Post by atsda on May 8, 2023 18:45:43 GMT
Harborbelt70, Good idea about showing side shots other than trains; however, I’d like to see the front and side shots of trains kept up – even introduce Topside Tuesdays. Those bridges are ultra cool. When I moved from Tampa to Baltimore, I packed up my trains. However, I don’t think my Bascule Bridge ever made it. I do on occasion, still search in my cluttered attic looking for it – even though it’s about 30 years after (wishful thinking ) – if its not there – a very sad loss – I have a hard time giving it up. What drives me crazy is that I have the Lionel 45 Gateman on my layout that I thought I packed with it. COSI is great. Also , The Carnegie Science Center – Pittsburgh, has the Miniature Railroad & Village is an extensive and detailed model train layouts diorama of western Pennsylvania from 1880 to 1930. I forgot the size; however, it is sizable. Alfred
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Post by harborbelt70 on May 8, 2023 20:50:18 GMT
Harborbelt70, Good idea about showing side shots other than trains; however, I’d like to see the front and side shots of trains kept up – even introduce Topside Tuesdays. Anyone is at liberty to post photo threads of those kinds although it's an effort - I just thought I'd keep up the side shot idea as I routinely take such snapshots and add a little variety. Those bridges are ultra cool. When I moved from Tampa to Baltimore, I packed up my trains. However, I don’t think my Bascule Bridge ever made it. I do on occasion, still search in my cluttered attic looking for it – even though it’s about 30 years after (wishful thinking ) – if its not there – a very sad loss – I have a hard time giving it up. What drives me crazy is that I have the Lionel 45 Gateman on my layout that I thought I packed with it. I'm always surprised what I find among the spare/detail parts I have squirrelled away - keep looking!COSI is great. Also , The Carnegie Science Center – Pittsburgh, has the Miniature Railroad & Village is an extensive and detailed model train layouts diorama of western Pennsylvania from 1880 to 1930. I forgot the size; however, it is sizable. Alfred Not been to the Carnegie but I have the book about the layout and its history. AFAIK, after diligent searching, there's no similar publication about the old Chicago Museum of Science & Industry O scale layout that does it justice. This website is the closest I have ever found: inthegardencity.com/2019/06/28/what-was-the-museum-santa-fe-miniature-railroad-by-s-m-oconnor/
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Post by Country Joe on May 9, 2023 12:26:08 GMT
House side shot
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Post by roadrunner440 on May 10, 2023 16:53:18 GMT
I hope I'm not pre-empting anybody - especially JDekan who kicked off the first thread of this kind. But I thought a new one might be more convenient and I had an idea for a variation on the theme.
So far we have had side shots of engines and cars but what about structures, including bridges? I've been changing what's on display in the toy cabinet and so a few things I haven't had out lately are exposed to better view.
I'll come back to those but not included with them on account of sheer size is what I think is the largest accessory Lionel ever made, the 1990s plastic lift bridge. Mine actually works which is a miracle as the ancient electronics of these usually fail: Years ago, when I got this thing despite not having a proper layout, it came in a box the size (and shape) of the State of Wyoming and it lives there in a storage locker save for special occasions. I made a movie for the then youngsters and those of their friends who actually took an intelligent interest in the trains and they were suitably astounded by its size, which practically is as wide as the kitchen:In the display are two other Lionel bridges of somewhat more modest size: Another lift bridge that actually dates from this century and a bascule bridge of the same vintage, both of which are metal: Despite appearances there are not actually pairs of these, the cabinet has a mirrored back. I’ll add one car that seems suitable because it’s one of those “map” UP hoppers - I am very partial to map (and billboard) cars:
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Post by roadrunner440 on May 10, 2023 16:58:56 GMT
I hope I'm not pre-empting anybody - especially JDekan who kicked off the first thread of this kind. But I thought a new one might be more convenient and I had an idea for a variation on the theme.
So far we have had side shots of engines and cars but what about structures, including bridges? I've been changing what's on display in the toy cabinet and so a few things I haven't had out lately are exposed to better view.
I'll come back to those but not included with them on account of sheer size is what I think is the largest accessory Lionel ever made, the 1990s plastic lift bridge. Mine actually works which is a miracle as the ancient electronics of these usually fail: Years ago, when I got this thing despite not having a proper layout, it came in a box the size (and shape) of the State of Wyoming and it lives there in a storage locker save for special occasions. I made a movie for the then youngsters and those of their friends who actually took an intelligent interest in the trains and they were suitably astounded by its size, which practically is as wide as the kitchen:In the display are two other Lionel bridges of somewhat more modest size: Another lift bridge that actually dates from this century and a bascule bridge of the same vintage, both of which are metal: Despite appearances there are not actually pairs of these, the cabinet has a mirrored back. I’ll add one car that seems suitable because it’s one of those “map” UP hoppers - I am very partial to map (and billboard) cars:
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