Jim has a nice, fun layout. It's neat that Gail has made it a point to give a guy what he wants for gifts, not necessarily what he needs! As always, Rich Melvin's classic radio announcer voice and choice of music add the cherry on top.
Being 19 years old and getting into Postwar lionel gets me some weird looks, but I also get a lot of looks of genuine pure joy from the older people out there, and they give me some good deals sometimes, as long as I promise to keep it in good condition, and I never do, because I make it better by fully restoring it. I've saved a lot of models from certain death, and I'll keep doing it to keep the memories alive.
I mostly got into it because of my father talking about the trains he had as a kid, and this layout is almost exactly what I would love to make. We dont really see eye to eye on a lot of things, but when the postwar trains come out, all is well lol
My 027 Lionel was when I was 8 th grade, 1956. It was 4x8 two sheets. A few years ago I relived it when I found a Lionel book in the library and I could see all the locos and cars and accessories I had 60 years ago
I agree, the old layout design style keeps it fun. Of course to each his own, some find the modeling the satisfying part. What a lovely layout! I'd want it to look like my layout jumped right out of a vintage Lionel catalog.
Howdy from the north , i have the same idea of Jim , i run Prewar and post war lionel , not a lot of scenery but just enough, i don't have a lot of space so my layout is only 7 x 17 ft . just enough to have fun. great video.
Great video of a Great Layout. The video has a very nice balanced approach to showing off the layout. I Enjoyed the first half where Jim shares his memories and history of his model trains. The last half gives a wonderful tour of the various scenes along the layout and watching the operating accessories in action. I grew up in the metro Atlanta area 1949-1970s. I remember Kings Hardware, Riches and Davisons Dept Stores and catching street cars at 5-points to get around town. I now live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Maybe some day on a trip back to Georgia i can visit Blairsville.
Beautiful! You certainly can be very proud of all your work and effort saving everything from the early years of collecting and creating the layout that is yours! You and Gayle are a team of train lovers! Stay safe healthy and happy!
Love Jims personal touches to buildings and accessories. Example: The scratch built Steed Manufacturing Co. In memory of his dad. And at the 17:16-17:18 min mark of video is the billboard sign over the dinner--showing a large peach with the words " Nobody treats you better than Georgia" (probably from a Ga tourism ad)😊
Had a small Lionel set in the fifties. Just a figure eight with a pass-over bridge. The only accessory I had was a log loader. When I saw the one in the video the memories came flooding back. Thank you!
Thank you for the video. My first o gauge train set was a Marx ! I dabbled in N gauge then HO gauge and on my Honeymoon I got back into O gauge with a Lionel scout 233 steamer. My layout grew to 4x8. Then the Nephews wanted a train so I gave up on O gauge to them and now operate N gauge due to space.
I was born before WWll. My dad was a physician in the Navy off Okinawa and I did not meet him till I was about 6. We were independently wealthy. However my dad was a Czech immigrant and dirt poor till he was probably 30 years old. He bought me my first set in 1946 but he and a handy played with it the first night. But eventually I had a huge set with about 30 by 20 feet. With probably 3 engines running all the time. On a separate note. I used to raise and sell exotic birds I used to go to the Burlington depot in the 1950s and pick up all my seed and cages which I ordered by mail . It all came by Railway Express. I was our stations most consistent patron.
We had one of those tin triple-track Lionels in our basement in the 1950s. It was just an oval. I then moved on to the more "sophisticated" Tyco HO layout.
Gayle, did you go to Bass High? Putting up your trains after play sounds like David of the book The Runaway Train, the first book I ever got and still have and read.
Love both these gentlemen's stories and styles. I'm a post-war Lionel collector. Some day, I'll be able to set up a permanent layout for now once a year around the Christmas tree. Thank you, gentlemen. 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃
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Welcome Home Jim, from a fellow VN Vet. Great layout. Reminds me of a past Christmas era.
Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤
You're welcome! It's a beautiful layout.
Jim has a nice, fun layout. It's neat that Gail has made it a point to give a guy what he wants for gifts, not necessarily what he needs! As always, Rich Melvin's classic radio announcer voice and choice of music add the cherry on top.
Hello TJ. Yea this is a fun place.
Still got those Plasticville buildings from your old layout Terry?
@@huntercoleman460 I don't remember everything that was on the old layout but I suspect most if not all of them are on my current layout.
@@isellu still have the giraffe cars your son liked?
@@huntercoleman460 LOl, I have them but they're not in operation any more. You've been watching some old videos!
Being 19 years old and getting into Postwar lionel gets me some weird looks, but I also get a lot of looks of genuine pure joy from the older people out there, and they give me some good deals sometimes, as long as I promise to keep it in good condition, and I never do, because I make it better by fully restoring it.
I've saved a lot of models from certain death, and I'll keep doing it to keep the memories alive.
I mostly got into it because of my father talking about the trains he had as a kid, and this layout is almost exactly what I would love to make. We dont really see eye to eye on a lot of things, but when the postwar trains come out, all is well lol
That’s my favorite type of layout. Simple, yet keeps the eye busy. Plus plenty of room to run super long trains.
My 027 Lionel was when I was 8 th grade, 1956. It was 4x8 two sheets. A few years ago I relived it when I found a Lionel book in the library and I could see all the locos and cars and accessories I had 60 years ago
Yep. it's 1950's again! GREAT layout.
Very nice layout Jim i have 4 sheets of plywood on my layout i love the old Lionel Trains
I agree, the old layout design style keeps it fun. Of course to each his own, some find the modeling the satisfying part. What a lovely layout! I'd want it to look like my layout jumped right out of a vintage Lionel catalog.
Love your layout,and music. NYC is one of my favorite railroads. Beautiful scale Hudson’s.
Jim's layout is very unique, that's for sure! Glad you liked the video.
I've seen the very fine interviews of Mr. Steed's layout produced by TM and Tracks Ahead. I like this one the best. Thank you OGR.
Thanks for the kind words!
I have watched the other videos you mentioned and agree this video is the best over all. Covers a lot more than the others.
Great Layout and outstanding philosophy regarding the hobby !
Howdy from the north , i have the same idea of Jim , i run Prewar and post war lionel , not a lot of scenery but just enough, i don't have a lot of space so my layout is only 7 x 17 ft . just enough to have fun. great video.
Great video of a Great Layout. The video has a very nice balanced approach to showing off the layout. I Enjoyed the first half where Jim shares his memories and history of his model trains. The last half gives a wonderful tour of the various scenes along the layout and watching the operating accessories in action.
I grew up in the metro Atlanta area 1949-1970s. I remember Kings Hardware, Riches and Davisons Dept Stores and catching street cars at 5-points to get around town. I now live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Maybe some day on a trip back to Georgia i can visit Blairsville.
Blairsville is a great place to visit. Nice little town.
Fantastic film...thank you ! 👍👍👍
Awesome lay out brought back great memories thank you !
Beautiful! You certainly can be very proud of all your work and effort saving everything from the early years of collecting and creating the layout that is yours! You and Gayle are a team of train lovers! Stay safe healthy and happy!
Love Jims personal touches to buildings and accessories. Example: The scratch built Steed Manufacturing Co. In memory of his dad. And at the 17:16-17:18 min mark of video is the billboard sign over the dinner--showing a large peach with the words " Nobody treats you better than Georgia" (probably from a Ga tourism ad)😊
This is wonderful.
Had a small Lionel set in the fifties. Just a figure eight with a pass-over bridge. The only accessory I had was a log loader. When I saw the one in the video the memories came flooding back. Thank you!
The switch layout is really something!
Thank you for the video. My first o gauge train set was a Marx ! I dabbled in N gauge then HO gauge and on my Honeymoon I got back into O gauge with a Lionel scout 233 steamer. My layout grew to 4x8. Then the Nephews wanted a train so I gave up on O gauge to them and now operate N gauge due to space.
I was born before WWll. My dad was a physician in the Navy off Okinawa and I did not meet him till I was about 6. We were independently wealthy. However my dad was a Czech immigrant and dirt poor till he was probably 30 years old. He bought me my first set in 1946 but he and a handy played with it the first night. But eventually I had a huge set with about 30 by 20 feet. With probably 3 engines running all the time.
On a separate note. I used to raise and sell exotic birds I used to go to the Burlington depot in the 1950s and pick up all my seed and cages which I ordered by mail . It all came by Railway Express. I was our stations most consistent patron.
Not everything has to be hi rail and scale. This is awesome. Can’t beat post war
Super Nice!
That was one of my requirements when we were house hunting. Basement required for the trains.
We had one of those tin triple-track Lionels in our basement in the 1950s. It was just an oval. I then moved on to the more "sophisticated" Tyco HO layout.
Gayle, did you go to Bass High?
Putting up your trains after play sounds like David of the book The Runaway Train, the first book I ever got and still have and read.
Great story, great looking layout! What are you using as ballast under your track that looks so good!?
What kind of Road Bed is used under that tubular track?
It would be nice if you could state the time that this was recorded, it looks like early 2000's video.
I was wondering what roadbed that is also
Love both these gentlemen's stories and styles. I'm a post-war Lionel collector. Some day, I'll be able to set up a permanent layout for now once a year around the Christmas tree. Thank you, gentlemen. 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃