What constitutes a collectable model train?Ī collectable model train is any model train with intrinsic historical ![]() Updated prices on club dues and magazind subscriptions. Added section for MTH Digital Command System. Updated Lionel TrainMaster section with latest products. Updated Thomas the Tank Engine with more current production info. Updated makers listing with URLs and other data. K-line and Atlas-O catalogs would help too. Need source material in the form of MTH catalogs from 2000 andĮarlier. Still useful to folks out there despite the small trickle of feedback The author accepts noĪfter a long absence, the FAQ is back and updated. The FAQ as current and accessible as possible. Location and to keep the most current copy on file. Those who choose toĪrchive this FAQ are required to notify the author as to its archive Permitted without express permission of the author. Reproduction in part or in whole, or use in a for-profit manner are not All other rights are reserved by the author. (DOS, UNIX, MAC, html, WP, etc) and no payment is extracted solely for its Providing it is not altered, changed or edited in any way other than format It may beĬopied and distributed anywhere in either electronic or hardcopy format, This FAQ is hereby Copyrighted © 1994-2002 Christopher D Coleman. The official World Wide Web archive for this FAQ is at Note: This FAQ concentrates on 'traditional' tinplate trains with AC/DC Additions and corrections are always welcome. Them for profit! Your input is necessary to keep the FAQ accurate andĬomprehensive. ManyĬorporate names and products mentioned here are trademarks, so don't use Product or company is only an opinion from the experience of the author orĪ contributor to the FAQ, and is to be taken in that context. Often state what I have chosen to use myself. Iĭo not endorse any of the products or companies listed here, although I ![]() I make every attempt to keep this information currentĪnd accurate, but I accept no liability from the use of this information. This is a listing of frequently asked questions and general informationĬoncerning the collection, operation and repair of collectable model TINPLATE TRAIN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Keywords: tinplate trains collectible railroad railway modelĬontent-Type: Text/Plain charset=ISO-8859-1 Summary: This FAQ contains information on the collecting, operating and repair of Collectable or Tinplate model trains. X-Newsreader: WinVN 0.99.9 (Released Version) (x86 32bit) (I haven't much followed recent Lionel developments.) The 2-4-2 engines lived on (with improved motors) through the postwar years and into the MPC/Fundimensions era.Path: !!!!!!Cidera!.com!.com.POSTED!not-for-mail These cars continued to appear in Lionel trains into the '80s, at least, and perhaps into the '90s or even the new century. The Scouts apparently weren't very successful even at their bargain-basement prices, probably because the funny couplers wouldn't mate with the regular knuckle design. They were only offered through 1952 -and the 1952 set was the same as the one offered in 1951, probably catalogued only to get rid of leftover stock. The Scout cars, however, soon began to migrate into the lower-level 027 trains (though equipped with knuckle couplers and soon with the regular trucks). They came with 027 track, including the 1009 (which was not included in any other sets). The cars were specially designed for the Scout sets, and the sets included various combinations of a box car, gondola, tank car, and a caboose. Scouts had very rudimentary 2-4-2 engines (most with a troublesome motor design), a sheet metal tender lettered "Lionel Scout," and two or three freight cars. The 1009 Manumatic uncoupling section was for those trains. The couplers had a sort-of hook arrangement with a pin that stuck down (maybe somebody could post a photo) when you press on the lever of the 1009, the center part moves up to push sideways on the pin, opening the hook. (They did not work with the knuckle couplers.) ![]() In 1948, Lionel introduced the really bottom-of-the-line Scout trains in an attempt to compete with Marx. Scouts were equipped with special (cheaper) trucks and a peculiar coupler that was completely different from the regular knuckle couplers used on the better Lionel postwar trains (all except the Scouts). First, let me apologize for the sorry welcome you got in whatever forum you posted this.
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