Monthly Archives: February 2011

World’s Greatest Hobby Show

Posted on February 28, 2011 by ToyTrains1

Over this past weekend, my friends Bob, Ed, and I attended the World's Greatest Hobby show here in Edison NJ.  It was the first time the show had visited this locale since the very first WGH show back in December … Continue reading →

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All Done! (for now)

Posted on February 14, 2011 by ToyTrains1

I got my hi-def camcorder nine months ago and it's taken me that long to reshoot all of the old standard definition videos in high definition — True HD 1080p to be precise.  With the latest video, I can say … Continue reading →

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The MTH Premier NYC BMT R32 Subway Set

Posted on February 14, 2011 by ToyTrains1

In 1964, NYCTA, the New York Transit Authority, took delivery of 600 Budd-built stainless steel R32 cars. The "Brightliners," as they were called, came in married pairs bearing one even and one odd number. They have been overhauled many times … Continue reading →

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The Pennsy Coal Train with Double-Headed Steam!

Posted on February 13, 2011 by ToyTrains1

Coal has long been one of the mainstays of freight railroading.  Long trains of coal hoppers snake their way across the country, carrying this precious commodity from the mines and breakers to the power plants that consume it to produce … Continue reading →

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