Everything in your video is definitely of the post-war era (1945-1969) with the exception of that green cattle car, it is of the MPC era (1970-1984) That turbine locomotive is absolutely beautiful!!
I used to get them mainly at antique stores back when I lived in Illinois! Unfortunately down where I live in the Florida I’ve had 0 luck with all the antique stores near me
The post war era is the most prolific. As Lionel entered financial difficulty in the early 1970's and then bankruptcy and sale, that's where you begin to see real cost cutting! I always thought that accuracy of scale and accurate reproduction of lettering and logos on the larger scale train sets was very good for something that was sold for use as a toy as often as it was used as part of a serious collection or in a functional layout display.
I absolutely love the quality of the postwar era! They’re good looking “models/toys” and they’re powerful! The mpc definitely had its rough spots with the quality!
Great video nothing wrong with buying trains you enjoy yourself and later you could always sell it you want I been buying cars more now at good deals them by bought mine I have a 2 and Half year old great nephew who likes looking at the trains and when he little older be doing a layout for him and I will have all the stuff to do it
about 5 yrs ago I came across a mint condition, decal perfect, beautiful 622 with the bell still working and paid so little for it, one of my favorites, wait until you run it, like a brick on silk comes to mind, sounds goofy I know but you'll see be proud!
You struck gold and are very lucky, because those are beauty's. What is the size of your layout? And does it get cold running trains in the garage? And how do you manage to keep the train layout clean in the garage? What are the curve diameter's that you are you running the trains?
They’re gorgeous! My layout is a 4x8 and since I’m in Florida it hasn’t gotten to cold yet but i definitely felt the heat during summer time! It stays clean for the most part I just have to dust here and there. I’m using 0-36 on the inside loop and 0-42 on the outer loop
You did a pretty good job at this. But my patience have changed at my older age. I would like to go from box to box a little bit faster. Just wanted you to know.
I like your find! I still collect in my 70's! Whenever I see a 6457 caboose I cannot help myself! It looks to me like a dad purchased the trains for a daughter because they were so well preserved. I have a few pieces like that in my collection. Boys were hard on thebtrains, girls not so much!
I am soon going to be dismantling my layout and I have a fairly large collection of Lionel and other cars with their original boxes going back to 1957. Can anyone give me some advice on how I can dispose of my collection besides putting it all in the trash?
Electric trains were NOT CHEAP and quality toys after the war were hard to get. Many parents, mine included, only allowed the trainset to be put up at Christmas and taken down before school started in January. Consequently, they got little use and were put away carefully. As kids got older they lost interest in the trains and their kids, now the millenials, couldn't care less about them, so these postwar treasures stay in their boxes, collecting dust in attics and basements. Now as the baby-boomers fade from the scene more of these trains will resurface and hopefully go to good homes and not landfills.
I’ll do what I can to keep them out of landfills! That’s one thing that I’m afraid of it seems like there way more people interested in the new stuff! There’s nothing wrong with it but there’s a lot of younger people in o gauge who don’t appreciate the prewar and postwar trains since they are “toy” trains.
Thanks. I am delighted that you appreciate the Postwar era. Enjoy your trains and the hobby.
Of course! The postwar era is definitely my favorite era to collect! And i definitely will, you do the same!
Everything in your video is definitely of the post-war era (1945-1969) with the exception of that green cattle car, it is of the MPC era (1970-1984) That turbine locomotive is absolutely beautiful!!
Scored! I used to find trains at the antique stores but I bought them all😁
I used to get them mainly at antique stores back when I lived in Illinois! Unfortunately down where I live in the Florida I’ve had 0 luck with all the antique stores near me
You found some beautiful trains!
Enjoy!
I just love everything about the 623 NW2 switcher. I have one myself. It’s still running till this very day and has not failed me since
The early nw2s are great runners!
@@Pgk.railway always! 👍🏻🚂
The post war era is the most prolific.
As Lionel entered financial difficulty in the early 1970's and then bankruptcy and sale, that's where you begin to see real cost cutting!
I always thought that accuracy of scale and accurate reproduction of lettering and logos on the larger scale train sets was very good for something that was sold for use as a toy as often as it was used as part of a serious collection or in a functional layout display.
I absolutely love the quality of the postwar era! They’re good looking “models/toys” and they’re powerful! The mpc definitely had its rough spots with the quality!
Haha, I didn’t think you’d toss in the K-Line car. Yeah I love that thing too, I think my O gauge collection is gonna have a lot of K-Line
Thank you once again! I’m definitely going to need to get more! I’ll keep my eye out for some BN stuff for you
@@Pgk.railway love me some BN and B&LE😮💨😮💨
Vell done !! ✌ 😎 🚂❄🎄❄🎄❄⛄
Thank you!!
Great video nothing wrong with buying trains you enjoy yourself and later you could always sell it you want I been buying cars more now at good deals them by bought mine I have a 2 and Half year old great nephew who likes looking at the trains and when he little older be doing a layout for him and I will have all the stuff to do it
Great video. I am a new subscriber and a postwar nut! Just keep buying!
Thank you and welcome to the channel!!
Awesome find!!! I have N and G scale. I appreciate the Lionel. Used to be made in St. Louis, MO.
I would love to.know where the shop was where you saw the coal ramp! Over all very nice haul!
Great stuff. I used to have every version of the turbine up to and including the 6-8404 FARR.
Wondering which your favorite is. I’ve had a few myself. I’d say my MPC 6200 is the best runner.
@@dagryffynhobby I agree ang is also the best looking.
@@dagryffynhobby I agree and the graphics were first rate. After that it was the 682 because it was so rare.
Great Haul. Found it while it was premiering live. Nice layout and equipment you have there. 52 more subs will happen quickly Sir!!
Thank you and welcome to the channel! We’re slowly getting there!
I really like the lionel 6465 Sunoco double dome tank car I recently purchased one in similar condition, nice find.
You said it, amazing pieces! Made in USA 🇺🇸
Loved your excitement! What a difference from the haul you found that was dirty and needed work🥰. Good luck on the Rail Fest!!!!!
I have Lionel post war trains also have the MKT NW 2 600 and the Texas special Alco plus other Lionel locomotives
Cool stuff!!!
Thank you!
about 5 yrs ago I came across a mint condition, decal perfect, beautiful 622 with the bell still working and paid so little for it, one of my favorites, wait until you run it, like a brick on silk comes to mind, sounds goofy I know but you'll see be proud!
The early nw2 are beautiful running locomotives! I’d dare to say some of the best running engines of the postwar period!
Sweet haul! I can’t believe the condition of the engines, gorgeous!
It was definitely a strike of luck finding them in this condition!
Nice Job
Another great video!
Thank you!
joshua woods ❤
Great stuff, looks real nice
Thank you!
You struck gold and are very lucky, because those are beauty's. What is the size of your layout? And does it get cold running trains in the garage? And how do you manage to keep the train layout clean in the garage? What are the curve diameter's that you are you running the trains?
They’re gorgeous! My layout is a 4x8 and since I’m in Florida it hasn’t gotten to cold yet but i definitely felt the heat during summer time! It stays clean for the most part I just have to dust here and there. I’m using 0-36 on the inside loop and 0-42 on the outer loop
Wow nice
Thank you! Cheers!
@@Pgk.railway your welcome
You did a pretty good job at this. But my patience have changed at my older age. I would like to go from box to box a little bit faster. Just wanted you to know.
Next time I do an unboxing I’ll try to go faster!
@@Pgk.railway 👍😊🦊
Hey man, I think the video of the house those came from is on youtube.
Wait really? Do you have a link to the video?
I like your find! I still collect in my 70's! Whenever I see a 6457 caboose I cannot help myself! It looks to me like a dad purchased the trains for a daughter because they were so well preserved. I have a few pieces like that in my collection. Boys were hard on thebtrains, girls not so much!
I am soon going to be dismantling my layout and I have a fairly large collection of Lionel and other cars with their original boxes going back to 1957. Can anyone give me some advice on how I can dispose of my collection besides putting it all in the trash?
Do you know what all that you have? When in doubt you can list it on Facebook market place or eBay!
I'll take it and enjoy it
Looks like you got 1952 items
Electric trains were NOT CHEAP and quality toys after the war were hard to get. Many parents, mine included, only allowed the trainset to be put up at Christmas and taken down before school started in January. Consequently, they got little use and were put away carefully. As kids got older they lost interest in the trains and their kids, now the millenials, couldn't care less about them, so these postwar treasures stay in their boxes, collecting dust in attics and basements. Now as the baby-boomers fade from the scene more of these trains will resurface and hopefully go to good homes and not landfills.
I’ll do what I can to keep them out of landfills! That’s one thing that I’m afraid of it seems like there way more people interested in the new stuff! There’s nothing wrong with it but there’s a lot of younger people in o gauge who don’t appreciate the prewar and postwar trains since they are “toy” trains.
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Why did you go to an antique store to find these old trains, everything is on ebay at cheap give away prices.
I enjoy checking out antique stores and these were reasonably priced and in beautiful condition
It's all about the "hunt" sometimes....nothing like walking into a place and finding something awesome!