Rare Lionel Trains D103 Dealer Display with running trains!
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- A detailed look at an original Postwar Lionel Trains D103 Dealer display. This rare display is 4 foot x 6 foot and has 4 display shelves and sold for $45.50. Accessories such as the Lionel 445 Operating switch tower, Lionel 154 Highway signal, Lionel 365 Operating freight station and Lionel 362 Barrel loader are shown. This display also included an incredible action topper that showed a train running across the illuminated section. The original Shipping carton is also shown! So cool. This Rare Lionel Toy train display from 1953 is shown in action with period correct Engines, accessories and rolling stock. Enjoy!
Great presentation on this display layout! I like the hidden frature with the illuminated train resolving.
Yeah, really makes the display pop. Adding even more action even if the trains aren't moving. Thanks. Brian
This would have been a show-stopper in 1953. This display probably helped sell lots of trains and equipment. It's amazing that you can find so many things that are pristine and in like-new condition. Thanks for all of your hard work and taking so many of us down memory lane!
I just watched the projection for a bit before I started filming this layout, such a cool and underrated display because of that topper. Appreciate the comment. Having fun with these videos and so much more on the way. Tell your friends about it! Brian
Brian, all I have to say is Awesome.. absolutely Awesome!! Growing up in the 1960’s into the 70’s, cool displays like this always caught my eye, and still do watching your wonderful videos. Keep them coming!! Tom
thanks brian, the illuminated train was the best
Totally agree, it makes this display special. Fun one to film as well. Thanks, Brian
That was fun to watch, nice job Brian!!
Thanks, great display layout, love the action topper! Brian
Very cool!
Yeah, I really like this display, love the action of the top. Thanks, Brian
Thank you for sharing this! Most of us may never get to see many of the very rare items you present on your videos, but just to know some of these things are still around and operable is a great testimony to Lionel and good old American know-how, even when it came to our toys.
Totally agree, it is the reason I created this channel, to share some of the super cool and rare Lionel postwar trains out there and spark interest in the hobby. Goal is to every once in a while show even a seasoned collector something they didn't think existed! Thanks for the support and please tell others about the channel! Brian
Always love seeing dealer displays. And this one doesn't look as cluttered as some were. The rotating train up top might be the coolest part put on a Lionel display.
Totally agree, love the rotating train display on top, it really adds so much to this one!. Thanks for the note. Brian
That’s amazing. Just wow. 👍🏼😎
Thank you, this is a great layout with lots of action and fun to watch. Great value for dealer as well! Enjoy. Brian
Wow, that cardboard box for the whole display! Can't be many of those boxes left in existance.
Yes, incredible it survived! Wow. Such a cool piece. Thanks. Remember to tell others about the channel! Brian
That’s a marvelous display, Brian. Thank you for showing it in your video!
Thank you John, Great layout and glad I was able to share it with you guys. Brian
Another great video of another great postwar Lionel item. Thanks Brian!
Thanks, fun to film and such a cool layout with nice action! Enjoy! Brian
Wow! That 1953 Lionel D103 display's as old as I am! And it's aged just as gracefully! 🤣🤣🤣
Seriously though, when you look at it it's avery well thought-out dealer display. If provides plenty of action, showcases the product line dramatically, and it's easy for a Lionel dealer to set up. The last part's very important when you consider many Lionel dealers sold the products as a side-line, they couldn't be expected to be experts concerning the whole line of trains and accessories.
That mystery accessory in the rear of the dealer catalog illustration? It looks to me like the rear of the automated crossing gateman accessory. Maybe?
Anyway, another fun video! Thanks Brian!
Such a nice display, and Yeah, looks like a 145 or another 445 sat back there on the rear of the display. There are no wires or mention in the dealer catalog of any "other" accessories. B
Very nice presentation! Thank you
My pleasure, great display and fun to film and see running. Thanks and please tell others about the channel, got even more cool stuff on the way! Brian
Definitely one of the cooler display pieces, great job!
Yeah, I like this one. It's not the biggest or most expensive display, but has such a cool action feature! Glad you liked it! Please tell others about he channel, got some great stuff on the way! Brian
Great Brian , im still looking forward to seeing the boat that the pill goes in .have a great week !
Thanks, Got some great stuff coming up this summer. Brian
Amazing display Brian.
Thanks, Lots going on in just 4 feet by 6 feet! More on the way. Enjoy! Brian
I saw a different dealer display shelf on ebay last night. I think it was at 500 when I looked at it. Said "nope" and kept on scrolling for a postwar operating milk car 😆.
Good choice on the milk car, lots of action and affordable. Displays are not for everyone, but they do add interest to see collections. Most are pretty rare and fun to search out! Love the hobby and how everyone collects and enjoys different stuff! Thanks for the comment ! Brian
Thanks for making a video of this one. Amazing that the original box still exists! Interesting to see that the topper had the film with the train. You would have no idea that was there from the original sheet with the description. I often marveled at the $45.50 price while paging thru Roger Carp's Lionel Displays edition, which, by the way, I picked up an excellent copy on Ebay for $15 recently. Interesting info regarding the 6464-25 GN boxcar. I thought that sounded familiar. I went thru my dad's index cards and found that one in his collection. I would venture a guess the hidden item was the 145 gateman. Always looking forward to the next edition on Brian's Train Room!
Thanks for the comment and support. Yeah, the real treasure is the original shipping carton, wow! I think this action of the topper was a late addition and man does it make the display POP! Simple, but effective! Wish they did more of that!. Roger's Book is great and shows some great displays, I plan on bringing some of them to life in future episodes. I do think you are right, most people feel it was a planned 145 gateman or shed. Please tell others about the channel, still so many Postwar collectors who have not found it yet! Brian
I have always been drawn to display layouts for how simple yet effective they are. They are so simplistic yet they will draw you in. My absolute 2 favorites are the D-27 and D-52 layouts. The D-27 because well, it’s a disappearing train!!! It’s so cool! The D-52 because it’s going places without ever technically moving!! Both of those I believe I could watch for hours.
Great video as always and I look forward to seeing what you have in store for the next highlighted item!
Good news it that I will get those on the channel eventually. Great displays for sure, so got to do them!!!!! Thanks for the support, tells others about it! Brian
Wow!! I really can’t wait for those videos!! Especially the D-52, there really isn’t a lot of videos out there about it nor is there much information. Well not as much as the more popular ones that get plenty of attention. Keep up the great work!!
Nice. I would have added bumpers to the track under the shelf for gang car.
Would be a good add on, but remember the 50 gang car didn't come out until 1954! Thanks for the comment and remember to tell others about the channel. Enjoy. Brian
Brilliant!
Thank you, having fun with all these videos. More on the way, keep an eye out! Brian
Those 1953 1122 remote O27 remote switches are the first ones with the non-derailing built in for O27 and new for '53. Highest quality O27 switch of this design because look at the lamps. They slide out without taking the cover off! My dad bought a pair of those in '53.
Some collectors believe the 53/54 years were the pinnacle of train production and the quality of the trains were certainly unmatched. Even in o-27! Thanks. Brian
@@BriansTrainRoom Quality stuff for sure. It was down hill from there.
How was the hiway crossing signal able to do the alternating, more realistic, flashing lights?
It look like the use of an insulated section coupled with a lock-on was the key to such nice operation of the signal. Wish all mine worked that well! Brian
Hi Brian, great video. Do you own his display unit?
Thanks for the note. No, this display was shared by one of the great collectors who have opened their collection to me for you guys. I have a number of fellow collectors all over the country that have invited me to come and film some of the incredible stuff coming your way in future episodes. Having so much fun doing so as well! Brian
What's the trick Lionel is doing to get that 154 to blink so constantly? No way a 154C is operating that signal. I can see an insulated curve which is activating the signal but what is delivering the constant on-off-on action of the bulbs? This may be the big hidden surprise everyone missed on the entire layout. Notice the first time the engine goes though to activate the signal the left light comes of first and the very next time the right light comes on first. Something is going on there that needs investigating.
I agree…was wondering about that. Let us know.
I will reach out to the owner and get more info. B
@@dennissarchet4060 Either it was modified with modern electronics added or there's a motorized distributor under the board. Now that would be really interesting if Lionel put the later in. Sure is a mystery so far.
Can't see the contactor, but it looks as if something is there. Guessing it was the 154C contactor. That seems to be what is indicated on the diagram.
Great video! How is that 154 signal wired into the layout?
Insulated section only on the outer loop.
Where in the world do you find this stuff?
Great question, I have been so lucky to get introduced to and collaborate with incredible collectors who love sharing their knowledge and trains. Only just scratching the surface of all the cool Postwar Lionel Stuff that's out there! I cannot thank them enough for the encouragement and insight to make these videos possible. I'm learning something new with every episode. Brian
@@BriansTrainRoom I take it many of them are TCA folks.
@@GlennFresch Certainly many are, they have memberships in TCA, and LCCA. But, I do think there are a few collectors who are not currently members, but I would love for them to be. B
That box car in question is a 6454 not a 6464 Count the "bumps" on the roof .
Very interesting, I will bring that up to my group meeting and see what they say. Good catch! Thanks. Brian