Anyone into MODEL RAILROADING?

BurtRapp · 10-30-09, 04:44 PM

Like Baccala from Sopranos.

Fishhead · 10-30-09, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by BurtRapp

Like Baccala from Sopranos.

No, like Billy from Indiana..........

BurtRapp · 10-30-09, 04:48 PM

LOL

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 04:51 PM

I am not but in 1972 I got a Big Rail Work Train for Christmas

i still have it in my garage in the box

The one with the locomotive that smokes

what is amazing about today`s internet is that I recently viewed the commercial for this train on you tube..let me see if its still there

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by BurtRapp

Like Baccala from Sopranos.

tullamore · 10-30-09, 04:51 PM

Find an old set in the dumpster.

BurtRapp · 10-30-09, 04:53 PM

That fat fuk in the show use to wear the conductors hat and everything

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 04:53 PM

Amazin here are the commercials to the train my parents bought me in 1972

as i watched the Dolphins go undefeated I played with my Big Rail work Train

Big Rail Work Train by Marx Commercial 1971

Fishhead · 10-30-09, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by tullamore

Find an old set in the dumpster.

If I did, it would probably be worth a pretty penny or two...........

Model trains are highly collectible and I've bought and sold many in the past few years at the local auction houses.

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by BurtRapp

That fat fuk in the show use to wear the conductors hat and everything

I think he died in the train store on the trains, didnt he?

MickChunky · 10-30-09, 04:55 PM

When I get old I may get into that. It's a nice hobby for the old folks.

I always have loved real trains though, I have an obsession with subways

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 04:55 PM

Big Rail Work Train MARX Toy Commercial

Fishhead · 10-30-09, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by StraitShooter

Amazin here are the commercials to the train my parents bought me in 1972

as i watched the Dolphins go undefeated I played with my Big Rail work Train

Big Rail Work Train by Marx Commercial 1971

Electric trains in those days were the PC GAMES of today...........then PONG came into existance and it was never looking back.

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by MickChunky

When I get old I may get into that. It's a nice hobby for the old folks.

I always have loved real trains though, I have an obsession with subways

i love trains too

Theres is nothing like sleeping in bed on a cool winter night and hearing a train blowin in the far distance

I dont like subways..they are dirty

In France the subway ( Le Metro) system is amazin..like an underground world..I witnessed many strange individuals

tullamore · 10-30-09, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Fishhead

If I did, it would probably be worth a pretty penny or two........... Model trains are highly collectible and I've bought and sold many in the past few years at the local auction houses.

Fishhead, I inherited one from my grandfather a few years ago. I sold it for 3g's. There is a big market for these items.

Enogsiwon · 10-30-09, 04:57 PM

Fishhead,

Stay focused my friend.. This thread is very Breadish..

BurtRapp · 10-30-09, 04:58 PM

3K for a set??? wow what kind was it?

Fishhead · 10-30-09, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Enogsiwon

Fishhead,

Stay focused my friend.. This thread is very Breadish..

Had a long day looking at NBA numbers......needed a break KING.

hoopster42 · 10-30-09, 05:00 PM

chooo choooo

Fishhead · 10-30-09, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by BurtRapp

3K for a set??? wow what kind was it?

Some ENGINE LOCOMOTIVES go for over a grand alone........VERY COLLECTIBLE.

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 05:01 PM

Wow ...this thread made me walk to the garage and look at that ole train..I still even have the bottled liquid solution that you pour in the smoke stack to make it smoke

Hey FishHead..You think my Big Rail work train is worth anything?...I would never sell it though..gift from my parents

tullamore · 10-30-09, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by BurtRapp

3K for a set??? wow what kind was it?

I would have to go look it up, I was surprised too, but this is a big business, especially before the economic downturn. I know a few years ago it was common to find many train sets listed at the big auction houses.

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 05:06 PM

Nevermind Fish

just seen one for a buck thirty on e bay

BIG RAIL WORK TRAIN BY MARX IN BOX 1666 LOCOMOTIVE
Buy It Now$129.00

Fishhead · 10-30-09, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by StraitShooter

Nevermind Fish

just seen one for a buck thirty on e bay

BIG RAIL WORK TRAIN BY MARX IN BOX 1666 LOCOMOTIVE
Buy It Now$129.00

Seems like a steal if in excellent condition..........

StraitShooter · 10-30-09, 05:19 PM

Guy wont say

could be dead transformer or engine

I woulsd ask him before buying

I also notice the empty hole should be filled with telephone poles like mine is..so its missing stuff too..whatever

Fishhead · 10-30-09, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by StraitShooter

Guy wont say

could be dead transformer or engine

I woulsd ask him before buying

I also notice the empty hole should be filled with telephone poles like mine is..so its missing stuff too..whatever

Gotta stick with the good stuff..........Lionel, etc., etc.

jjgold · 10-30-09, 06:00 PM

where do you find out if Lionel trains are worth anything??

Fishhead · 10-30-09, 06:13 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

where do you find out if Lionel trains are worth anything??

Go to Barnes and Noble........many price guides on the subject.

........or look to see if items on ebay.

MickChunky · 10-31-09, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by StraitShooter

i love trains too

Theres is nothing like sleeping in bed on a cool winter night and hearing a train blowin in the far distance

Hell yeah, I live about 300yds from the train tracks here. Amtrak, CSX always going by, whenever I'm on the phone my friends always ask what the hell all that noise is. I'm used to it now, barely ever hear it anymore, I can still tell when they go by though. I use to live by an airport and planes taking off became normal, never even heard them after a few months.

Took a train to Chicago a few years back, in my opinion it's the best way to see the mid-west.