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Hi all. Since it says "talk about anything" on this forum, and the subject is related directly to Lionel, I have a question. Is there anyone on here besides me that owned what was called a "Lionel Construction Set"? Was like an A.C. Gilbert Erector Set in that you could make anything out of...

Hi Tyson and all. These things I am speaking of have like a green reflector in them on the 225E I just purchased. They look almost like on a real train they would turn. Look almost like lanterns. Anyway, thanks for the reply. I know I didn't give a very good description. All have a...

Hi all. You know, I played with model trains as a kid for a long time, and have been around real train museums many times. However, since they were broken off my old engine, what are those above the boiler, and to the left and right of the headlight on the 225E loco----lights, or just...

Hi all. Well, thanks to SECRET WEAPON (SW), I won the bid last evening for my 225E steam loco. I have been watching Ebay for a long time, and they rarely come up. I was asking about where I could get a new shell, for an engine my daughter bought me, and SW have me a "heads-up". Thanks SW...

Hi all. WC, great pictures. I was sure I saw Mount Rushmore in the first set. Very realistic. A long way from the days when I used screen and plaster. By the way, what do you guys/ladies (if there are any ladies on here) use to make mountains now? Been years since I made them. The...

Hi Mike. I don't know how much help this will be or how much time you will have, but here is some information on train stores in Santa Clara. You were probably kidding anyway, but here it is, I hope, as I am a computer non-nerd. CALIFORNIA ... TRAIN SHOP, THE*, 1829 PRUNERIDGE AVE, SANTA...

Hi Rocker and all. Welcome to the train forum. I joined sometime back, but just now getting to start posting, and like you, have been away from trains for a very long time. Over 40 years. From a real rookie, I was wondering, what about multi levels with the track, with gradual inclines...

Train Pictures Hi. Thanks for the pictures. They are great. Commmooon you guys. You can own one too. Just be real good the rest of the year, and maybe your girlfriends/wives will buy you one for Christmas. Shoot, just prepare her the rest of the year by saying "honey, it is way...

Hi all. Thanks Dave and SW for the replys. Dave, I appreciate the information on the cars. Will try to locate some before Christmas. Want my daughter to see this thing running. SW, appreciate the "heads-up" on the loco. I will keep watching to see when to bid. When it gets past...

Hi all. First of all, thanks Ray and Dave for your replys. I will try E-Bay and the "trainrepairparts.com". Ray, if I don't locate any parts, your idea will be a consideration too. Ideas are what make for success. As this was a gift from my daughter, I want to get it back to as much...

Hi all. Okay, I gave all of you the whole day to answer my loco question above. Now I guess it is time to wake all of you up. Heeeelllllpppp! Ha ha. Bye all. Jack.

Hi all. I was wondering. Having been out of this hobby for a lot of years, and at the risk of really looking dumb, "what is a decoder"? I don't remember that term when a kid, and when reading posts on here, it would help to learn some of the newer terms. Hope it doesn't turn out to be...

Hi all. Boy Dick, I hope, unlike what I always had as a kid on my tables, that you had sides on yours. That is the pits. Great though, that you can get it repaired free. Jack.

Hi all. Well, I will be serious for a change and ask a question. My daughter gave me this 225E Loco, with whistling tender, and though my eyes lit up like Christmas trees when I saw it, I have some problems with it. I hope she didn't pay too much for it, as it needs a new top...

With no climate control, how the heck are you going to work out there?? You guys must be tough!!!! Cid, you have got to remember one thing--these are railroad workers here. Tough bunch. Can you imagine laying all that track with one guy on these layouts? They don't grow em like...

Hi all. Randall, sorry about that post. I have never seen a choo choo clock either. Well, maybe I have, as I have two different clocks the locos whistle on the hour. Must have had trains on the brain. After all, isn't that what we are here for? Ha ha. How is coo coo clock? Ha ha.

Hi all. David, welcome aboard. I am new to this forum too. Joined sometime back, but never posted until recently. I replied to one of your posts and used Davera, as I didn't see the name David. You will like this place. Great people on here and very willing to help as I have seen...

Hi all. What Davera said brought back memories. I hope it is okay to kind of "clamp" on to a part of another original topic. When a kid I was grade nuts. I would make hills, and then my Lionel (without the "Magna-traction" I think it was called) would get up about half way and start...

Hi all. Randall, wouldn't some of the necklace and coo-coo clock chains also work? Or is the linking too large? Just trying to find out things for my benefit and others here. All have a nice weekend. Jack.

Hi all. Thanks David and Mikey for the information on the GG-1. I am not at all familiar with that engine other than it's model copy. Have seen them at museums, but never saw one running. What areas of the country did they used them in? Probably outlying areas from cities, because of the...