Model RailRoad

Streamed live on October 18, 2012.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Here is a compilation of trains we saw on Super Train Sunday. I think I have spent nearly the last 10 years foaming instead of watching “The Game”…anyway, the video is kind of long, but it was a great sunny day, with temps reaching 80 degrees in Tehachapi for a while.

Finally got some Passenger Cars for the layout! Lionel ..painted the trucks black … Notice test run only (no Passengers till approved) Using TMCC and Lionel Super O.. Able to run three trains on main level.. One on the lower trolley on the upper level. also a inspection van on the side..8 remote switches and two manual switches .. Able to move trains from inside to the outer side with out lifting a train.. Reports of a space rocket pad and area is reportedly waiting for approval at the zoning hearing.. stay tuned..

Video of a Tyco HO scale train set I found at a thrift store and set up in my basement. Footage of Train POV was staged, however, footage of speed of train on track was not altered. Train is held to track with magnets. Sort of did this video as an exercise to see how to edit “action”. Also, wanted a record of the train running because I doubt I will ever set it up again.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Question by return2mtn72: what year was the model 8739 life like super chief train set produced it is ho scale and looks fairly old?
I was rummaging through old toys of mine and I wanted to see how old this was.

Best answer:

Answer by S
I would contact the experts, husband says “sounds like around mid-50 or 60’s”
Life-like is no longer in business, Walthers bought them in 2005 so getting them to find out would be a chore. NMRA does research, you can ask them for more information.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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Super Train Model Railroad Show

Image by Sherlock77 (James)
A place of very fun photography… Where depth of field, bordering on bokeh, abounds… Where one needs to be very careful when focussing (especially when the only lens you use is a 50mm 1.8 prime, mainly by personal choice)

Super Train Model Railroad Show

Image by Sherlock77 (James)
A place of very fun photography… Where depth of field, bordering on bokeh, abounds… Where one needs to be very careful when focussing (especially when the only lens you use is a 50mm 1.8 prime, mainly by personal choice)

Super Train Model Railroad Show

Image by Sherlock77 (James)
A place of very fun photography… Where depth of field, bordering on bokeh, abounds… Where one needs to be very careful when focussing (especially when the only lens you use is a 50mm 1.8 prime, mainly by personal choice)

My 4X8 layout featuring a MTH Mikado steamer and an Athearn F7A “Warbonnet” pulling the Super Chief shot using a Nikon D300s.