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Input re: model trains
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:05 pm
Wanting to add a cool model train to our Christmas village setup but don’t know jack shite about them.
Trying to not spend a ton, at least in one shot so thinking about getting the loco, tender, tracks first and the other cars later.
Any input on scale, how power works/what to get, or anything else?
Thanks.
Trying to not spend a ton, at least in one shot so thinking about getting the loco, tender, tracks first and the other cars later.
Any input on scale, how power works/what to get, or anything else?
Thanks.
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Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:06 pm to Havoc
I would check out the Swayze Express.
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:08 pm to Havoc
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:12 pm to Havoc
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:12 pm to Charlie Arglist
Cheap too.
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:13 pm to Havoc
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:14 pm to Havoc
G scale, LGB box set. Incredible train. Will last forever.
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:16 pm to Havoc
LINK ]Toccata for Toy Trains (1957)
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Toccata for Toy Trains is a 1957 short film by Charles and Ray Eames, one of several films (including Powers of Ten, made many years later) the husband-and-wife design team made during their career.
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The film features mostly antique toy trains moving within fanciful settings to a toccata. Other antique toys, such as dolls (representing passengers and townspeople), automobiles and horse-drawn carriages are featured.
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Most of the toys come from a mix of museum and private collections, including that of the Museum of the City of New York, and apparently date from before the 1920s. The film is shot from a toy's-eye-view, as if the viewer is following the journey of trains from two cities, beginning with the busy activity of the departure train station and surrounding downtown neighborhood, traveling across the countryside, and ending with trains pulling into the arrival station.
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:23 pm to Havoc
This isn’t what I thought the thread was about.
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:26 pm to Havoc
Foamers are weird
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:27 pm to Bunk Moreland
Like I said. Foamers.
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:37 pm to Havoc
I have a Lionel O scale, PT Barnum circus train. It’s easy to set up and cool.
This post was edited on 11/22/18 at 8:43 pm
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:41 pm to Havoc
Go to page 2 HERE...you will see pics of my layout.
I know a good bit about O-Gauge trains (and others for that matter).
My advice would be either a Lionel or MTH Standard Gauge (a little bit larger than O Gauge), or O-Gauge...anything else will be too small.
Lionel and MTH make complete sets that are ready to run in both Gauges (track, power, and train).
I know a good bit about O-Gauge trains (and others for that matter).
My advice would be either a Lionel or MTH Standard Gauge (a little bit larger than O Gauge), or O-Gauge...anything else will be too small.
Lionel and MTH make complete sets that are ready to run in both Gauges (track, power, and train).
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:42 pm to Havoc
You know who else liked model trains?
Gary Coleman.
Gary Coleman.
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:42 pm to Havoc
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cool model train
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:45 pm to Havoc
This post was edited on 11/22/18 at 8:46 pm
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:46 pm to shutterspeed
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You know who else liked model trains?
Frank Sinatra
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:48 pm to Havoc
I like the recommendation of LGB, as it is a large and reliable train. But, if you want to use Department 56 or Lemax buildings, you would probably want an O gauge train (a smaller size that fits with Department 56 and Lemax buildings). The right sets in this size are still very durable.
A lot of people have Xmas train layouts who otherwise have no interest in model trains.
Here are some Christmas layouts (not mine):
You will be better off buying a set than buying the locomotive/tender and tracks separately.
The three rail O gauge trains are mostly AC powered.
What is your budget?
I like the 1900 to 1944 stuff, like this on a shelf in my office. The big ones are "standard gauge", which is about the size of the LGB trains. The smaller ones are O gauge.
A lot of people have Xmas train layouts who otherwise have no interest in model trains.
Here are some Christmas layouts (not mine):
You will be better off buying a set than buying the locomotive/tender and tracks separately.
The three rail O gauge trains are mostly AC powered.
What is your budget?
I like the 1900 to 1944 stuff, like this on a shelf in my office. The big ones are "standard gauge", which is about the size of the LGB trains. The smaller ones are O gauge.
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:51 pm to Charlie Arglist
If you could afford the Carette, might as well jump up to $25k and get this 1936 Girard set:
Posted on 11/22/18 at 8:52 pm to shutterspeed
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You know who else liked model trains?
Gary Coleman.
Frank Sinatra
Nat King Cole
Al Capone
Rod Stewart
Neil Young
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