Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Some Videos of the C&O Steam Engine Train

I don't run the steam engine a whole lot, so here it is...



 

Monday, November 21, 2022

A New Figure and The Yard

I decided to have this scrubbing lady work on the flag pole.  Then a couple pics of the yard and surrounding area.




 

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

MKT Extended Vision Caboose #100

MODEL INFORMATION

Company: Lionel
Product #1926940 
Gauge: Standard O
First Cataloged: 2019
Trucks: Die-cast
Couplers: Die-cast, Operating
Notes: Cupola-cam, LED Lighting w/ON-OFF, 2 Figures
Product Website

PROTOTYPE INFORMATION
Builder: ?
Era: 50's, 60's, 70's
Primary Use: Caboose

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Monday, January 25, 2021

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Cleaning Electrical Contacts and Wheels

I have read that goo-gone leaves a residue.  I think it probably does but since it cleans things really well and all the trains run great, I use it.  Here is the stuff I use to clean the cars:


Here is an example car before cleaning (MTH MOPAC passenger car):


The Qtips after cleaning:

The same wheel set after being cleaned: