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Revisiting my youth
By: GrandpapHadOne Date: November 23, 2021, 3:59 pm
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Hello,
I am finally in a position to be able to indulge myself and
chase a bit of family history before its too late, and to pass
along to the younger generation.
My Grandpap always had a second small Tree at Christmas in his
basement, set up on a table with an O guage Lionel train and
trolley around it, and what I remember most was the glorious
double lever transformer that he used to run it. And that I was
NEVER allowed to run it, only push the button for the whistle.
I recently chased down a Holiday tradition from my Mother's side
of the family and it took me years, and now I am setting my
sights on my Father's side of the family and the train set. My
beloved says just get one of the ones they make and sell now. I
say nooo wayyyy. I want to something of the same era, or at
least as close as I can get to it and I want to finally operate
that transformer.
Oh, I had larger (8' x 8') HO platforms, as I grew up but
nothing that struck a note like that simple little set in my
Grandpaps basement. I do have a few model shops in my area
(Sarasota, FL). The time would be in the '70's and I do not
belive the set was new, so I am thinking it was a pre 1969
Lionel corp setup.
I am looking to just get a simple oval set up under the tree,
hopefully one that will accommodate both a train and trolley (I
grew up in Pittsburgh and Trolleys were a way of life there).
SO I am looking for any advise on where and how to begin my
search for a transformer with enough watts to run a small
layout. (with some potential to grow)
I know it was a ZW model. I see them rebuilt available, and I
know enough about electricity to know it needs to be safely
done. Beyond that, an O Gauge locomotive of similar (pre'69?)
vintage with a few cars and caboose, and another trolley track
to configure as well.
Any suggestions for where to start and what to look for would be
greatly appreciated, and thank you in advance for your knowledge
and attention.
Sam
#Post#: 2880--------------------------------------------------
Re: Revisiting my youth
By: Vince53 Date: December 9, 2021, 10:53 pm
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Currently, I believe that only Lionel manufactures O gauge
locomotives. You might find what you want on their website.
#Post#: 2941--------------------------------------------------
Re: Revisiting my youth
By: vroberts Date: January 22, 2022, 10:47 am
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Used and refurbished ZW 275-Watt transformers are available on
eBay.
[quote author=GrandpapHadOne link=topic=1121.msg2873#msg2873
date=1637704773]
Hello,
I am finally in a position to be able to indulge myself and
chase a bit of family history before its too late, and to pass
along to the younger generation.
My Grandpap always had a second small Tree at Christmas in his
basement, set up on a table with an O guage Lionel train and
trolley around it, and what I remember most was the glorious
double lever transformer that he used to run it. And that I was
NEVER allowed to run it, only push the button for the whistle.
I recently chased down a Holiday tradition from my Mother's side
of the family and it took me years, and now I am setting my
sights on my Father's side of the family and the train set. My
beloved says just get one of the ones they make and sell now. I
say nooo wayyyy. I want to something of the same era, or at
least as close as I can get to it and I want to finally operate
that transformer.
Oh, I had larger (8' x 8') HO platforms, as I grew up but
nothing that struck a note like that simple little set in my
Grandpaps basement. I do have a few model shops in my area
(Sarasota, FL). The time would be in the '70's and I do not
belive the set was new, so I am thinking it was a pre 1969
Lionel corp setup.
I am looking to just get a simple oval set up under the tree,
hopefully one that will accommodate both a train and trolley (I
grew up in Pittsburgh and Trolleys were a way of life there).
SO I am looking for any advise on where and how to begin my
search for a transformer with enough watts to run a small
layout. (with some potential to grow)
I know it was a ZW model. I see them rebuilt available, and I
know enough about electricity to know it needs to be safely
done. Beyond that, an O Gauge locomotive of similar (pre'69?)
vintage with a few cars and caboose, and another trolley track
to configure as well.
Any suggestions for where to start and what to look for would be
greatly appreciated, and thank you in advance for your knowledge
and attention.
Sam
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