My goodness ! What a great collection on a superb layout ! Enjoyed watching it. You may also like the vintage trains videos I have posted on my own UA-cam channel.
Bonjour Philippe, merci pour le compliment. Ce fut également un grand plaisir de construire et de jouer avec. J'apprécie particulièrement vos vidéos du vieux Märklin H0. 👍🏼
And…….like you, I’m content to mix different makes as I feel fit. Why not? Darstaed make cracking models. Nice to observe a two track Level crossing. Very, very rare, I’ve been told. SPAD just back there.
Thanks for the compliments. The double track level crossing was my first acquisition on Ebay. Quite rare indeed, but a patient person usually finds what he is looking for. I like the rattle when a train runs over it.
@@niekvanees just found my own Double Track Level a crossing, the one a certain gentleman said Hornby never made. We are talking 3 rail LX double track, not the clockwork one which appeared in two designs only, I am reliably informed. Mine has lamp holders to add to the thrill, a nice touch.
Nothing wrong with being an American although I have had some doubts lately ;-). Almost all vintage toy train systems are three rail, including those in America.
The clue is in the word "electric". Hornby O gauge electric was (mainly) pre-World war 2 on a 20v system. Post-war production was as far as I know, entirely clockwork and without most of the higher-end pre-war locos, so therefore no need for the third rail
@@Vinyl_guy that’s great news to read about. What might make your heart beat a little faster is that Lionel track ( 3 rail ) was a heavy influence on the designs Frank Hornby chose after about 1923 onwards. Lionel had, so to speak, go there first, and Frank borrowed several ideas and designs from his leading rivals and in doing so gave them a tweak or two. Or - he had his own stuff made under licence and arranged for his makers badge to be put on each and every item before sending them out to the shops and department stores. All very enigmatic.
Thanks for the accurate grammar. You are a star in my eyes.
This is a true treat for us guys who are used to the Lionel engines. Thank you very much!
You’re welcome. Enjoy.
That's pretty cool. Enjoyed watching and got a few ideas. Happy New Year.....cheers
My goodness ! What a great collection on a superb layout ! Enjoyed watching it. You may also like the vintage trains videos I have posted on my own UA-cam channel.
Bonjour Philippe, merci pour le compliment. Ce fut également un grand plaisir de construire et de jouer avec. J'apprécie particulièrement vos vidéos du vieux Märklin H0. 👍🏼
Very nice, if you've got the room it's a great gauge to have and sounds wonderful
Great! Thank you!
Very nice indeed
fantastic! are your motor vehicles 1:43 or 76? extremely jealous in regard to glass gazebo station thing - never seen one before.
The motor vehicles are DinkyToys made by Meccano Ltd. Approximately 1:43. The station canopy was made by ACE trains.
@@niekvanees thank you very much for your prompt answer - will research canopy when funds permit :)
And…….like you, I’m content to mix different makes as I feel fit. Why not? Darstaed make cracking models. Nice to observe a two track Level crossing. Very, very rare, I’ve been told. SPAD just back there.
Thanks for the compliments. The double track level crossing was my first acquisition on Ebay. Quite rare indeed, but a patient person usually finds what he is looking for.
I like the rattle when a train runs over it.
@@niekvanees just found my own Double Track Level a crossing, the one a certain gentleman said Hornby never made. We are talking 3 rail LX double track, not the clockwork one which appeared in two designs only, I am reliably informed. Mine has lamp holders to add to the thrill, a nice touch.
I thought hornby o guage had 2 rails not 3 but then again I am American so would not know
Nothing wrong with being an American although I have had some doubts lately ;-). Almost all vintage toy train systems are three rail, including those in America.
The clue is in the word "electric". Hornby O gauge electric was (mainly) pre-World war 2 on a 20v system. Post-war production was as far as I know, entirely clockwork and without most of the higher-end pre-war locos, so therefore no need for the third rail
Lionel ( being American ) has a three rail system. Clearly time for some education?
@@alistairkewish651 i have educated myself and also own quite the collection of lionel 3 rail trains
@@Vinyl_guy that’s great news to read about. What might make your heart beat a little faster is that Lionel track ( 3 rail ) was a heavy influence on the designs Frank Hornby chose after about 1923 onwards. Lionel had, so to speak, go there first, and Frank borrowed several ideas and designs from his leading rivals and in doing so gave them a tweak or two. Or - he had his own stuff made under licence and arranged for his makers badge to be put on each and every item before sending them out to the shops and department stores. All very enigmatic.