Monthly Archives: March 2009

The Myth of Lamp Oil

Posted on March 30, 2009 by ToyTrains1

Six years ago, I was asked by the publisher of one of the toy train hobby magazines to write an essay on why the use of lamp oil as a smoke fluid in toy train locomotives is dangerous.  That essay … Continue reading →

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New, New, New! Locomotive, Video, and Reefers!

Posted on March 3, 2009 by ToyTrains1

I have three new things to talk about in this, my first entry for the new year.  I got the  new MTH Premier CNJ Camelback steam locomotive.  Those who have never seen a camelback will probably find it an odd … Continue reading →

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