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How To and Technical Information / Why Doesn't My Prewar Loco Run???

« on: May 11, 2020, 06:01:21 AM »

As I have been selling trains since the mid 1970's first just at shows and on printed / mailed lists, now on ebay, I think I have developed a talent to
diagnose and cure most pre and postwar loco problems. I try to sell items either working or with the problems pre-diagnosed.
If interested, I can answer questions and may consider a series of repair posts, addressing common problems.
Let me know what you think.

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Collector Corner / 2245W and T Tenders

« on: May 10, 2020, 03:56:43 PM »

I have 2 diecast 2245 tenders a "W" and a "T". Both have higher spring-type trucks with nickel journals. They look like 1938 production.
Is this possible because I thought this diecast tender did not come out until 1939, and would have to come with a black 225E.

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Layouts / Jim's Layout

« on: May 10, 2020, 05:23:37 AM »

This is Jim,
I have removed all the "stuff" from my layout that was there as staging for YouTube videos and am back to finishing construction. I had to remove part of the upper level structure so the perimeter could be painted green. I mix sawdust in with the latex paint to simulate landscape/grass. My Dad taught me this trick in the 1950's.

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General Discussion / Congrats to Terry and Welcome to new Members

« on: May 07, 2020, 07:58:16 AM »

Congrats to Terry for offering this opportunity to communicate with other collectors.
I hope that all who are asked to join do.
This forum promises to offer quality content, but requires you participation to do so.

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General Discussion / Introduction New Member

« on: May 07, 2020, 04:36:29 AM »

Hi My name is Jim Flynn. I have collected trains seriously since the mid 1970's, but have loved toy trains since I received my first Marx set in 1955 and first Lionel set, a 2338 Milwaukee GP7 freight in 1956. I joined LCCA in 1975, TCA in 1977 and later TTOS. I have had an eclectic collecting history that included Marx. Lionel, Am Flyer and even some European trains. I fondly remember the hectic late 1970's to early 1980's when the Chicago area had a train, toy or antique show every weekend. My Wife Debby and I licensed and produced tinplate Marx Trains from 1991 until 2004 when we sold the company. We are now retired in a new home on Kentucky Lake. I now collect "trains that I like" which includes O and Standard gauge of most makers. I have pre, post and modern trains, I like them all. I am building my dream layout in a 30 x 50' lower level and have started doing YouTube videos of the construction and progress.
I will post some pictures shortly when I figure out how to do it. 2020 is a great time for toy trains, as they work well with being quarantined at home.