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Recommendations for a friendly model train forum
I know some of y’all collect model trains.
I have oodles of HO and O gauge trains, track, engines, cars, switches, accessories etc. All collected by my dad over the years. I have boxes stacked 3 high taking up a whole bay in the garage and about that much more in the basement !!
I plan to gather some information and sell a lot of it off.
Anyone have a friendly forum to join and learn a little more about what I have ?
Thanks Dave
I have oodles of HO and O gauge trains, track, engines, cars, switches, accessories etc. All collected by my dad over the years. I have boxes stacked 3 high taking up a whole bay in the garage and about that much more in the basement !!
I plan to gather some information and sell a lot of it off.
Anyone have a friendly forum to join and learn a little more about what I have ?
Thanks Dave
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Re: Recommendations for a friendly model train forum
I was talking to my gunsmith the other day about how so many of us have similar interests. Trains, Phonographs, Models, the list goes on. There must be some great Model train forums out there but maybe not what you are looking for. I was at my favorite street rodder's place one day and he had almost the same old engine that I have shown here on a shelf. I still have a bunch of odds and ends but don't do anything with them.
Interesting idea.
Rich
Interesting idea.
Rich
When did I do that?
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My experience has been very road-specific. If you are into DSP&P/DL&G/C&S
narrow gauge, I can tell you exactly who to talk to.
narrow gauge, I can tell you exactly who to talk to.
More people are doing it today than ever before !
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Re: Recommendations for a friendly model train forum
Well, HO and O gauge are basically two different worlds. O gauge two rail and O gauge 3 rail are also different continents. Then there are factions of O gauge, 027 gauge, 072 gauge and Lionel or American Flyer or . . . . and even in Lionel 0 there's prewar, postwar, modern era. . . .
I would guess the forum to look at is the O Gauge Forum, as it also includes other scales too, even S (which is MY flavor of trains, although I have a bit of the other stuff too). https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com
Hope that help you! Once you get there, you may find train boxes filling the other bay in the Garage. . .
I would guess the forum to look at is the O Gauge Forum, as it also includes other scales too, even S (which is MY flavor of trains, although I have a bit of the other stuff too). https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com
Hope that help you! Once you get there, you may find train boxes filling the other bay in the Garage. . .
T'ake care,
David Dewey
David Dewey
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BTW Rich, now that the picture downloaded (dial up is so not good), that looks like a Marx engine; nothing fancy, but will run forever. The trailing truck and tender trucks look a bit unusual to me, but I'm no Marx expert.
To quote an old American Flyer ad, "Gee Hurk! Trains!!!"
To quote an old American Flyer ad, "Gee Hurk! Trains!!!"
T'ake care,
David Dewey
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Thanks fellas !!
Burger, not sure what your abbreviations are, but lots of HO Bachman stuff.
David, Most O gauge stuff is Lionel, post war and some newer O27 gauge. I think I have a couple engines that might be worth a little more, but know very little.
A little bit of Marx, but not much. That looks like an old one Rich.
I’ll throw some pictures on here when I get over there again for conversation.
Burger, not sure what your abbreviations are, but lots of HO Bachman stuff.
David, Most O gauge stuff is Lionel, post war and some newer O27 gauge. I think I have a couple engines that might be worth a little more, but know very little.
A little bit of Marx, but not much. That looks like an old one Rich.
I’ll throw some pictures on here when I get over there again for conversation.
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You can find out a lot about what your collection is worth by searching sold model train items on eBay for several weeks before you decide what and when to list your items That is what I do before selling anything on eBay. It will give you a good idea as to what to set the reserve at or the starting bid so you can get a fair return for your trains. Good luck. Jim Patrick
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Dave,
I hate to mention this, but Bachman is often refereed to as "Barf-man" because of the low-quality of much of their production (which can also be well-made sometimes too). Lots of Lionel collectors and information out there, not as much on Marx, although there is a loyal following for them too, and more respect for their product now than in the past. Sadly, the whole hobby is apparently on a decline as those of us who grew up in the "great train era" are aging out. This may change, who knows? The Model T hobby seems to be doing OK even though those who remember them as "everyday cars" or even "Old Junkers" are passing on.
I hate to mention this, but Bachman is often refereed to as "Barf-man" because of the low-quality of much of their production (which can also be well-made sometimes too). Lots of Lionel collectors and information out there, not as much on Marx, although there is a loyal following for them too, and more respect for their product now than in the past. Sadly, the whole hobby is apparently on a decline as those of us who grew up in the "great train era" are aging out. This may change, who knows? The Model T hobby seems to be doing OK even though those who remember them as "everyday cars" or even "Old Junkers" are passing on.
T'ake care,
David Dewey
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I never really got into collecting the stuff, but I do still have the 027 Lionel train set I got for Christmas in 1958 (or was it '57?). I added more track and a few accessories many years ago, and always wanted to set up a nice layout somewhere. Pretty much have given up on that. I also have most of my brother's set from the early '60s, He sadly died about five years ago. While mine was a model of a steam locomotive, his was of a diesel. There was a noticeable decline in quality between mine and his about five years later.
If I had a good place to put it, I would actually still like to set it up. Are good controller transformers reasonably available?
If I had a good place to put it, I would actually still like to set it up. Are good controller transformers reasonably available?
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My interest is full scale Denver, South Park, & Pacific (1871-1889), which reorganized as
the Denver, Leadville, & Gunnison, and was reorganized again as the Colorado & Southern
in 1899. The South Park line was pulled up in 1938. 3 feet between the rails. A very strong,
dedicated modeling community, which harbors many hardcore historians (my connection).
You can find similar support groups for many lines like this. Just gotta ask around or go
fishing in the internet.
the Denver, Leadville, & Gunnison, and was reorganized again as the Colorado & Southern
in 1899. The South Park line was pulled up in 1938. 3 feet between the rails. A very strong,
dedicated modeling community, which harbors many hardcore historians (my connection).
You can find similar support groups for many lines like this. Just gotta ask around or go
fishing in the internet.
More people are doing it today than ever before !
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Greenbergs puts out a value guide for trains here is one sample, they publish them for other makers and gauges.
https://www.amazon.com/Lionel-Trains-Po ... 1627005307
or Model Railroad clubs in Ohio
https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... road+clubs
https://www.amazon.com/Lionel-Trains-Po ... 1627005307
or Model Railroad clubs in Ohio
https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... road+clubs
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
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Wayne, Yes, transformers are available. Holler at me some time, I'll see what I can "dig up"
Burger, neat railroad--I assume you've been following all the doings at Como then? Kind of exciting all they are getting done up there.
Burger, neat railroad--I assume you've been following all the doings at Como then? Kind of exciting all they are getting done up there.
T'ake care,
David Dewey
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I first discovered Como and the South Park in 1977. Never could have imagined
any of that stuff would be restored and brought to where we are today. Amazing !
any of that stuff would be restored and brought to where we are today. Amazing !
More people are doing it today than ever before !
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Did someone say Transformer? I've used this for science projects and fun for 60 years. Most recently to power lights for my miniature shop display. It's wired to a rectifier for DC.
It frightened the Cable Guy when he was here. I don't have any wisdom to offer but can take some pictures.
Rich
It frightened the Cable Guy when he was here. I don't have any wisdom to offer but can take some pictures.
Rich
When did I do that?
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Cool Rich, I have a 4way like that !!
Forgot my phone this weekend when I was there, but found 1 pic from before of a small section.
I’ll get more.
Forgot my phone this weekend when I was there, but found 1 pic from before of a small section.
I’ll get more.
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Here’s my 4 control transformer...Lionel Trainmaster.
How many transformers do you need Wayne ?
How many transformers do you need Wayne ?
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Just an idea of what I have....
There is some American Flyer stuff.
There is some American Flyer stuff.
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The basement is where the old man had mostly HO stuff setup and enjoyed with the grandkids
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Get a copy of Model Railroader magazine or Railroad Model Craftsman and check out their classified section for buyers and sellers. Those are probably the biggest publications of the hobby.
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You do have a "passel" of stuff there. Yes, even some AF, from late 40s to 60s from what I see in the one pic.
Rich, I had forgotten about it, as it's packed away, but I have the same transformer without the case that I've used since high school days to power my accessories No one ever bugged me about it not having a case. . . . I knew where to not stick my fingers! Pretty good power supply as I recall.
MR & RMC are more aimed at the scale crowd, and some of that HO might be interesting to them, but I would go to the toy train oriented forums for help.
Good luck!
Rich, I had forgotten about it, as it's packed away, but I have the same transformer without the case that I've used since high school days to power my accessories No one ever bugged me about it not having a case. . . . I knew where to not stick my fingers! Pretty good power supply as I recall.
MR & RMC are more aimed at the scale crowd, and some of that HO might be interesting to them, but I would go to the toy train oriented forums for help.
Good luck!
T'ake care,
David Dewey
David Dewey