Certainly enjoyed this historical flashback and I think it was a good idea to let the sound of the trains running provide the soundtrack, especially of this vintage. I got even more of sense of them being vintage, you know. Thanks for sharing.
Your collection is just outstanding! What amazes me is that T-Rail track though. There’s only one other dude that I’ve seen with anything close to what you have, and it was on a TM video. His name was Chuck Roehm Magic of Lionel part 3.
Thanks for watching, glad that you liked it. The LSRR T-Rail layout has been in the planning stage since the 1980's, finally realized 4 years ago when I had room to build it.
Thanks for this! We are being treated to a demonstration of some very rare vintage trains. There is no better sound system than the rumble and rattle of these wonderful toys.
Ha, I took a break from repairing some old tinplate, and what did I see? Mr. Finn's beautiful tinplate running. Thanks for the beautiful, relaxing video.
This may be your best, most comprehensive video yet. The sheer variety of Lionel locomotives, rolling stock and passenger cars during this period is beyond compare! Well done...
Thanks for watching. I thought the vast variety, as you said, was worth showing. Of course this is only a sample of Lionel's prewar production. Many more items and variations were made, and this is only the O gauge. Add Standard Gauge and it would near double the amount of items.
Isn't it amazing how well these articles that were meant to be no more than toys have held up so well? Almost astonishing really. I'll bet the men who made them (even though they knew they were making the best) would be amazed at just how good they really were. And the growling, grinding, crunching sounds! Wow! Who needs modern sound systems? These toy trains had a unique sound all their own that still fires the imagination! (OK, the whistle was a good addition, we have to give them that much!) We can't help but wonder how many of todays trains will still be running 80, 90, or 100 years from now. Having worked with electronic components for 30 years I wouldn't place too many bets. An amazing collection Jim! A a fine video as well! Thanks!
Thanks for watching and for your kind comments. I have tried to assemble a collection of the best condition I could afford and maintenance prior to running is always necessary. I am always cleaning wheels, oiling axles, lubing and repairing motors, replacing car light wires and bulbs. It takes a while to get ready to roll. I agree that E-units can be repaired, not so much with modern electronics. I do occasionally sneak a modern Lionel diesel or tender into the consist for the sound system.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator You're welcome! I repaired one E-unit myself so far, growing the third hand to manage it was tough! The last E-unit that blew on one of my engines I just removed and wired the motor to the pick-up and the ground just to run it forward. I hardly ever back a train anyway. I'll repair the bum E-unit when I grow that third hand again, the last one fell off!
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 E-unit repair is a challenge for us who do not have the Lionel service station tools. You do need 3 hands in a space that is less than 1 square inch to hold contact fingers and the plunger/pawl in-place while snapping in the new drum. This is one of my least favorite repair-jobs, but I have gotten a little better each time I do it.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator I've got a TM video that shows you how to do an E-unit repair and it's pretty comprehensive but giving them credit they DON'T make it look easy. Still, it's a good tutorial.
With all the digital sound systems out there for these modern model trains, it's nice and relaxing to hear just the mechanical clickety clack of the tin or metal wheels on your T Rail layout along with the growl of an early electric motor. Modern can motors are more powerful for sure, but they don't have that O zone 'smell'.
I do occasionally add modern sound by including a digital tender or B-unit with Railsounds in a train consist, but prefer the natural sounds of prewar and early postwar motors. When I need more power for long unit trains I double or triple-head power. T-rail gives me better tractive effort, even with slippery prewar wheels.
Nothing like prewar tinplate. 👍Have to edit this. Spectacular Hudson collection. Did I see three white/brown 814R cars in one consist? Also, the green passenger cars coupled with gray semi scale Hudson is one of the most beautiful sets Lionel ever made IMO. Love your semi scale B6’s too.
Thanks for watching. I spend most of my 50 years of collecting just accumulating and dusting trains on shelves. Now that I have room and built a T-Rail layout, I want to run every train on the shelves be it a wind-up Hafner or a full-scale Lionel.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator ….thanks for your reply. Can I ask where you got all the T-Rail and is it Lionel? I have been collecting 35 years. Prewar for that entire time and Postwar about 10 years. I own 11 Hudson’s myself including two scale 700E’s, Can’t seem to find original Rail Chief cars in condition. I just acquired a huge collection of spectacular stuff. Let me know if you are looking for anything. Finally got a LN Tuscan 813 Cattle car with box. Been searching for years for that car. Also a gray 2224W Tender.
@@hastyone9048 Sounds like we have similar taste. I also like Prewar AF, Marx, Ives, but keep coming back to Lionel Prewar and Postwar. Most of my T-Rail was acquired back in the 1980's. I finally had the time and space to make a layout that justifies it. Thanks for your comments.
Awesome assortment of rolling stock! Do you have the postwar scale Hudson from 1950? Do you know the one made for Lionel’s 50th anniversary? Either that or the re-issue in 2000 for the 100th anniversary. What is your rarest piece in your collection?
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator nice to know! Another question I have is that whether your layout is based upon a specific idea or location. I’ve noticed a predominant focus on pre-war stuff and I’m not sure if there is any postwar accessories I know for sure there isn’t any modern ones. Is it based off of a certain time and place from 100 years ago or did you base it off of your hometown or some other idea entirely?
@@lucasquintanilla1673 No specific location or time other than 20th Century "Anytown USA". There is a little bit of everything I have wanted in a layout since I got my first train. Yes mostly prewar trains and almost all prewar accessories, but I also like the way postwar Lionel runs and looks and even have a few early-modern Lionel locos and tenders, mainly for the sound systems.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator great to hear! I myself have had two major ideas for layouts the first one beginning a futuristic, art deco style layout, that would be based upon what people from 1930 to 1959 thought the future might be as well as what it actually was and what it could’ve been. The other one would be a pre-war inspired layout that would be modeled off of a heritage railway complete with pre-war and post war themed items as well as a few modern stuff like how on some heritage railways have a few pieces of modern equipment for work trains, and auxiliary purposes.
I love the layout. The prewar period theme beats the modern circuit board realism of todays model trains. I think the prewar engines are more realistic and cool than the new stuff.
Certainly enjoyed this historical flashback and I think it was a good idea to let the sound of the trains running provide the soundtrack, especially of this vintage. I got even more of sense of them being vintage, you know. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching. Yes their "song" is much better than any soundtrack to compliment the action.
Amazing the color after all these years, and the quality of the product speaks for its self. John Potter would be proud.
John had a nice collection and many items he bought from me.
Your collection is just outstanding! What amazes me is that T-Rail track though. There’s only one other dude that I’ve seen with anything close to what you have, and it was on a TM video. His name was Chuck Roehm Magic of Lionel part 3.
Thanks for watching, glad that you liked it. The LSRR T-Rail layout has been in the planning stage since the 1980's, finally realized 4 years ago when I had room to build it.
Thanks for this! We are being treated to a demonstration of some very rare vintage trains. There is no better sound system than the rumble and rattle of these wonderful toys.
Thanks for watching. Yes, sometimes it is just best to let the trains do their own talking.
Awesome Jim. You have a huge collection. And sp many single dome tank cars. I love those.
Thanks for watching, Jack.
Ha, I took a break from repairing some old tinplate, and what did I see? Mr. Finn's beautiful tinplate running. Thanks for the beautiful, relaxing video.
Thanks, take a break and ride the LSRR any time.
This may be your best, most comprehensive video yet.
The sheer variety of Lionel locomotives, rolling stock and passenger cars
during this period is beyond compare! Well done...
Thanks for watching. I thought the vast variety, as you said, was worth showing. Of course this is only a sample of Lionel's prewar production. Many more items and variations were made, and this is only the O gauge. Add Standard Gauge and it would near double the amount of items.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator
... not to forget Lionel's OO !
@@rgary84 OO is just part of the vast variety of Lionel prewar production. JLC really covered all the bases when Lionel was in its prime.
Isn't it amazing how well these articles that were meant to be no more than toys have held up so well? Almost astonishing really. I'll bet the men who made them (even though they knew they were making the best) would be amazed at just how good they really were.
And the growling, grinding, crunching sounds! Wow! Who needs modern sound systems? These toy trains had a unique sound all their own that still fires the imagination!
(OK, the whistle was a good addition, we have to give them that much!)
We can't help but wonder how many of todays trains will still be running 80, 90, or 100 years from now. Having worked with electronic components for 30 years I wouldn't place too many bets.
An amazing collection Jim! A a fine video as well! Thanks!
Thanks for watching and for your kind comments. I have tried to assemble a collection of the best condition I could afford and maintenance prior to running is always necessary. I am always cleaning wheels, oiling axles, lubing and repairing motors, replacing car light wires and bulbs. It takes a while to get ready to roll. I agree that E-units can be repaired, not so much with modern electronics. I do occasionally sneak a modern Lionel diesel or tender into the consist for the sound system.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator You're welcome!
I repaired one E-unit myself so far, growing the third hand to manage it was tough!
The last E-unit that blew on one of my engines I just removed and wired the motor to the pick-up and the ground just to run it forward. I hardly ever back a train anyway.
I'll repair the bum E-unit when I grow that third hand again, the last one fell off!
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 E-unit repair is a challenge for us who do not have the Lionel service station tools. You do need 3 hands in a space that is less than 1 square inch to hold contact fingers and the plunger/pawl in-place while snapping in the new drum. This is one of my least favorite repair-jobs, but I have gotten a little better each time I do it.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator I've got a TM video that shows you how to do an E-unit repair and it's pretty comprehensive but giving them credit they DON'T make it look easy. Still, it's a good tutorial.
With all the digital sound systems out there for these modern model trains, it's nice and relaxing to hear just the mechanical clickety clack of the tin or metal wheels on your T Rail layout along with the growl of an early electric motor. Modern can motors are more powerful for sure, but they don't have that O zone 'smell'.
I do occasionally add modern sound by including a digital tender or B-unit with Railsounds in a train consist, but prefer the natural sounds of prewar and early postwar motors. When I need more power for long unit trains I double or triple-head power. T-rail gives me better tractive effort, even with slippery prewar wheels.
Great video as always. I love your T rail layout. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for looking back into my earlier videos. There are many different ones to view. Thanks for your comments.
Nothing like prewar tinplate. 👍Have to edit this. Spectacular Hudson collection. Did I see three white/brown 814R cars in one consist? Also, the green passenger cars coupled with gray semi scale Hudson is one of the most beautiful sets Lionel ever made IMO. Love your semi scale B6’s too.
Thanks for watching. I spend most of my 50 years of collecting just accumulating and dusting trains on shelves. Now that I have room and built a T-Rail layout, I want to run every train on the shelves be it a wind-up Hafner or a full-scale Lionel.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator ….thanks for your reply. Can I ask where you got all the T-Rail and is it Lionel? I have been collecting 35 years. Prewar for that entire time and Postwar about 10 years. I own 11 Hudson’s myself including two scale 700E’s, Can’t seem to find original Rail Chief cars in condition. I just acquired a huge collection of spectacular stuff. Let me know if you are looking for anything. Finally got a LN Tuscan 813 Cattle car with box. Been searching for years for that car. Also a gray 2224W Tender.
@@hastyone9048 Sounds like we have similar taste. I also like Prewar AF, Marx, Ives, but keep coming back to Lionel Prewar and Postwar. Most of my T-Rail was acquired back in the 1980's. I finally had the time and space to make a layout that justifies it. Thanks for your comments.
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks for watching.
That is awesome! I have fallen in love with those old tinplates. Did I see some 12 wheel passenger cars?
Thanks for watching. There may have been 710 series in one scene.
love the tintown stuff.
Thanks for watching. Tin town is based on the 1920's Built EZ sets, TT made late 1990's by Marx Trains.
Awesome assortment of rolling stock! Do you have the postwar scale Hudson from 1950? Do you know the one made for Lionel’s 50th anniversary? Either that or the re-issue in 2000 for the 100th anniversary. What is your rarest piece in your collection?
Thanks for watching. I do not have a postwar 773 Hudson, but do have 763E and 700E Prewar Hudsons. I do have the LTI reissue of the 700E.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator nice to know! Another question I have is that whether your layout is based upon a specific idea or location. I’ve noticed a predominant focus on pre-war stuff and I’m not sure if there is any postwar accessories I know for sure there isn’t any modern ones. Is it based off of a certain time and place from 100 years ago or did you base it off of your hometown or some other idea entirely?
@@lucasquintanilla1673 No specific location or time other than 20th Century "Anytown USA". There is a little bit of everything I have wanted in a layout since I got my first train. Yes mostly prewar trains and almost all prewar accessories, but I also like the way postwar Lionel runs and looks and even have a few early-modern Lionel locos and tenders, mainly for the sound systems.
@@JFLionelT-RailOperator great to hear! I myself have had two major ideas for layouts the first one beginning a futuristic, art deco style layout, that would be based upon what people from 1930 to 1959 thought the future might be as well as what it actually was and what it could’ve been. The other one would be a pre-war inspired layout that would be modeled off of a heritage railway complete with pre-war and post war themed items as well as a few modern stuff like how on some heritage railways have a few pieces of modern equipment for work trains, and auxiliary purposes.
@@lucasquintanilla1673 The great thing about a train layout is it reflects the builder, so every one is different.
I love the layout. The prewar period theme beats the modern circuit board realism of todays model trains. I think the prewar engines are more realistic and cool than the new stuff.
Thanks for watching. I agree and think many of the prewar Locos, cars and accessories are works of art.
thank you!
Glad you liked it.
Amazing
Thanks for watching.
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Thanks for watching.
I think I've died and gone to heaven!!!
Thanks for watching.
Ps for a payout nut this is done mively and am a fan of tinplate..
Thanks for watching.