Un-Sealing a 70+ year old Lionel trains 256 Station. Unboxing a sealed accessory.
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 10 мар 2024
- A rare opportunity to Un-Seal a vintage Lionel Train. This 256 station was produced in 1950 and has been kept New and in the dark until NOW. This Lionel Trains Accessory was un-sealed and removed from it's packaging and the contents explored and documented. Included are original inserts and packet with wires and "Stick on" posters all brand new!. Part of the Rare , unusual and oddball Lionel trains shown on this channel. Brian
Развлечения
![ian - Fit Check (Feat. VonOff1700) [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sDGWDBg45Dw/mqdefault.jpg)
The best reason to unbox collectibles of any kind is to enjoy them. People who refuse to unbox aren't collectors, they're investors.
There are some compelling reasons to open a sealed item for sure. But there are all kinds of collections and collectors. It is not wrong to want to have a few sealed items as part of the collection (I still do!) and yes there are some people who look at Trains as an investment, much like cars or coins. That is OK as well. I like to see what I have, but respect others desire to collect in other ways. Great hobby either way. Thanks. Brian
@@BriansTrainRoom I respect that type of collector as well and would'nt try to convince them to open their packages. However, it really irritates me that that kind of collector always criticizes me for opening my packages. I Didn't mean to offend anyone with my comment, but I've sort of built up a defense mechanism towards those collectors. I've grown tired of being told that I've ruined the value of my collectable. I collect for personal satisfaction. NOT for monetary value.
Agree, I am sure I will get someone who will balk at me opening a few things and I am fine with that. That is why I plan on documenting everything best I can. Remember, most of the older guys got to open something for the first time when they go them new, and didn't take care to not rip flaps doing it!! I collect for the personal satisfaction as well, but if someone wants to just collect for the monetary part, well, it's just a part of our hobby. All hobbies have them!. Coins, baseball cards, cars, Star wars, etc.... Thanks for the comments and thanks for the support. Brian
Hi Brian. I have a few unopened items - ZW from 1960, #465 Sound Dispatching Station, #456 Coal Ramp, #364 Conveyor Lumber Loader, #264 Forklift Platform. My most cherished train set is a mint, unopened #1464W set from 1950, known as the Anniversary Set. The family who sold it to me was cleaning out the house of an elderly relative, and found the train set under the woman's feather bed, where it had laid hidden since 1950. One day I plan on opening all of these items so I can have the same thrill you did!
That is fantastic. Wow on the 50 SET!!! If you do decide to open, let me know and we can film it!!! Brianstrainroom@gmail.com. Nice stuff!!. Brian
That was pure fun! Nicely documented.
Thanks, more to come. Working my way up to the set. Should be fun to see! Thanks. Brian
I did a 40 year box opening. But 70 years is a a lot longer time. I feel you should enjoy them. Take care of them but enjoy them. I personally don’t see the value in not opening something like this. Thanks for making this video. Ken
Thanks Ken. Totally agree, there are some things that should stay sealed, but the items I plan on opening fall into that, yeah why not category!. Going to work my way up to the set, but I want to really work on my technique first, so I can properly document it all. Fun stuff! Brian
WOW, I would love to have that unopened #11740 train set. That's a great looking set! Can't wait to see inside!
Thanks. Looking forward to it as well!! I a going to work up to it and work on my technique so I can make sure and get good shots and pictures!!. Brian
Thanks Brian. Looks great. I have a sealed 456 and unsealed but unused 455 and 313 which are the pinnacle of my accessories. There is no way I’d ever get back what I paid for them but who cares! 😂
Great accessories and hearing about high quality and condition Lionel pieces. There are surely some pieces that need to stay sealed and I will respect that. But there is something fun about getting to be the first to lay eyes on something after nearly 70 years. Great stuff. Thanks. Brian
This was really neat! I like the air from 1950! I have learned there were inserts to protect the station while in transit. I often wondered about that, as the station could flop about in the box without them.
Yeah, Lionel knew what they were doing to protect their product. The inserts were usually the first thing to go in the trash once opened, so seeing them and how they fit around the piece is awesome. Glad you enjoyed it. Got a few more items to open over the next few months. Brian
I love this channel. The content is great with the history and rare experiences.
Appreciate the support, having fun with the channel and have so much more to show you guys. Thanks. Brian
Now that was a fun watch Brian! And as far as I'm concerned if you don't unbox something you don't own IT, it owns YOU, and what fun is that?
A brief historic note concerning the Community Chest poster. "Community Chest" was a charitable organization and the precursor to todays United Way. When the name change took place I'm not sure.
Love the history, Thanks for the note!! Brian
Thanks for sharing the unboxing. It is not that often do you find something that old that hasn't been unboxed. Reminds me of the time I working in a hobby shop 40 some years ago. My dad and I helped move the store to a new location. While doing the move, we ran across sealed box of a set of 2343's from 1950. That was in 1976 or 1977. The owner gave them to us, long with some other new Lionel rolling stock, also from the 50's. Even though my dad is now gone and I have them, they are still being enjoyed every time they are run. 74 years old and they look just like they did when they were unboxed.
Awesome, great set of engines and I am glad you still enjoy them today. Goal of the channel is to share some of these experiences and hopefully provide a little nostalgia as well. Glad you liked the episode. Thanks for the support. Brian
That was great !
Glad you liked it. First of these type of episodes, working out the kinks to really make sure I document them as well as I can. Such a fun one to do!. Thanks. Brian
WOW!
I agree and fun to do!. Thanks Brian
I enjoyed watching this unboxing, because I recently picked up the same station in the original opened box. Mine was in similar like new condition but it lacked the packet and the original 1950's air. Maybe I can pick up the air and packet off of Ebay...LOL!
Thanks for the comment. The Air from 1950 was a nice bonus for sure!! The packet is super cool and I hope you can find one for your station. Some collectors believe that a few stations were shipped without the packet, but I think it just got lost over time. This one had it!. Good hunting!. Brian.
That was an amazing video. To see something being opened up for the first time in over 70 years, and brand new was pretty incredible. I own a few pieces myself that have been opened up but never used, ie: #419 Heliport, #375 Motorized Turntable, #350 Engine Transfer Table, and #350-50 Transfer Table Extension, along with some other items that I have high regards for. There’s nothing like owning a piece of Lionel history in pristine condition. I look forward to your future unboxing’s Brian like your #68 Executive Inspection Car. Tom
Thanks Tom for the note!. Was a really fun episode to do and I am working on my techniques to make sure I get the best shots of opening the box as well as properly documenting what is inside and how it was packed!. So cool to see these pieces is such nice condition as well. The 352 Ice depot will be next and then I will tackle the 68. Looking forward to that one too! Brian
@@BriansTrainRoomThe #352 Ice Depot unboxing will be another incredible video. I look forward to seeing it. I just love all Postwar Lionel trains and accessories. I find them very interesting and fun.
Fantastic video Brian !! Thanks for capturing the unboxing and sharing with us. Imagine if RUclips was around 70 years ago & all the Lionel unboxing videos that would be posted just after Christmas. :D
That surely would have been cool to see. It's what a number of "Established" collectors got to do when they got their trains back in the day. Wanted to share that with everyone best I could. Good one to learn on, have a few more over the next few months. Thanks. Brian.
Really great video, always interesting to see these things because not many have before
This was a fun video to do. I had never opened something new like that and wanted to do it in a way that documented how it went. Some of the "More established " collectors got to do this when they were NEW, so I got some of that experience to share with you guys. Thanks for the comment. Brian.
Great item, thanks for sharing the unboxing.
My pleasure, was a fun episode to film. Learning how to film these and get the best shots. Have more on the way, keep a look out. Thanks. Brian
Really enjoyed this one!
Can’t wait to see you open the set!
Did you get these items at a York show?
Yes and no. Some of the items I have found there, but others are ones I have had for a while, or a friend who wants to see it opened. Learning how to show everything and document it correctly. Thanks. B
I'm loving all these videos!
My pleasure, had fun filming and putting this episode together. Wanted to do it right and not mess it up. You only get once chance to open something for the first time. It was a good one to start with! Glad you enjoyed it. Brian.
You got to do what few people experience, travel back to 1950 in 2024.
I bet you been to Trucks Hobby Shop, time machine, only seen pictures, never in person, I probably be speechless and pinching myself. I like seeing this, although iam not really a fan of unboxing , but when it's something like this. You get attentive and study it.
Not yet, but have plans. Again, I don't have any issue with something staying sealed, but if I do open something, I will make sure and document as much as possible in the process. Thanks. B
What did you pay for it? Inquiring minds want to know!
Fair question. I have had the 256 for a while, but I think I paid 100.00 for it. So, I may put it on the table for 125.00 and see if it sells now that it can be inspected. Collectors are odd folks! Thanks. Brian.
everything sealed should be opened. if you think it should stay sealed you are in it for the money not the hobby.
Yeah, I get that sentiment, but there are some things I am OK with being sealed. For instance, I have. sealed master carton of 36 NO 309 Railroad signs. There is something cool about it and that fact that it is sealed makes it special to me. But most items it would be Ok to open then as long as we document it for future reference. Plus, not all items that are sold as "sealed" are truly sealed. More on the way! Thanks Brian
@@BriansTrainRoom Yea I get that also. I get my comment can be a bit of a broad statement. I can see keeping stuff sealed yet still seeing a value amongst hobbyists.
It's definitely a lot less fun in the package, be it trains, baseball cards, action figures, or video games. or whatever.
Their is a difference of keeping it sealed to preserve vs keeping it sealed because you think you can retire on it.
I am more of the video game guy vs the train guy myself. I have in the past willingly gave away perceived "valuable" items for free rather then sell them.
Prefer to see it go where it would be appreciated rather then hoarded for profit.
We don't all keep stuff sealed for profit and i should not assume so in my comments :)
Very cool.
Thanks, was really neat getting to open it. Working on a few others coming soon. Thanks. Brian