in one of my other posts I mentioned I was working on 4 old AHM helium cars I had  to upgrade them to some what closer to prototype .
the first thing to go was the 33 inch tango trucks  replaced with 36 inch wheeled Bettendorf frames and body mounted KaDee's
   
though they are not a exact match to the proto type they still look much better
   
  next was to get rid of the wooden walk ways with tichy open grid ones 
   

I want to replace the cast on ladder's and grabs  with wire ones and the steps with tichy  ones. , this is where the problem lies both sides and one end would be no problem to remove cast on  ladder details , the b end would be hard to remove ladder as it runs through a lot of detail , now this is where I hope Wayne  chips in I was thinking of remove the grabs and just the cast on rungs on the ladders leaving the rails  . what do you all think would it improve the look ?
         

I'm looking for reasonable offers on these partially-built La Belle kits representing old-time passenger cars.  The kits, in their original boxes, are, as mentioned, partially-built, but the workmanship seems to be rather well-done.  It appears that all original parts, not yet used, are still in the boxes, but I cannot confirm that for certain.  Instructions are included for each car, and there's also interior details with some of them.
As is the case with older kits like this, no trucks or couplers are included.  You may be able to find Central Valley trucks for these cars at a train show, but Walthers offers several ones which could be suitable, too.

I'm offering these as either a lot or as single items, and am looking for a buyer/buyers who would not only appreciate older kits like this, but also be able to finish the construction, as it would be a shame to not complete them.  These are not,  in my opinion, suitable for beginners.

A 1905 coach...





...1905 combine...



...1900 parlor car...



...and a 1903 observation car...



If you're interested in any of these cars, please contact me via PM.

Wayne

I'm looking for offers on this American Flyer train set, which includes the following items...

...a 4-4-2 Atlantic locomotive with a Wooten-style firebox and an accompanying tender...









...a gondola...





...tank car...



...refrigerator car...



...and a caboose...





Also include are 13 pieces of straight track and 16 pieces of curved track...




...two turnouts, one right and one left...



...along with a semaphore signal...



...and a transformer...



The motor armature in the locomotive can be easily turned manually, but because the cord on the transformer is in very poor condition, I was unable to test if it will actually run.

There are no original boxes or accompanying literature, but the items appear to be in reasonable condition, although certainly not like-new.  I will replace the transformer cord if you wish, or leave it in place if you want to do it as a restoration rather than a simple replacement. 
I have no idea of this set's age, but would guess that it dates from the '50s at the earliest, as the locomotive and tender, along with all of the rolling stock, has plastic bodies.

Unfortunately, shipping will likely be extra, unless you're within semi-reasonable driving distance, in which case I might be able to deliver it.

If you can offer any additional info on this set, I'd appreciate hearing it, so feel free to add it here.

For anyone interested in purchasing this set, please contact me via PM.

Thanks,

Wayne

Dock Street's leased power runs light on Delaware Ave.

Bruce

   

It's running...and beautiful  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0S7P51P...OgryQgU_kA

I got this from a friend and thought I should share it with fellow modelers. There are some serious dangers in model railroading. 
https://stanfordmag.org/contents/spiked
Charlie

Ed thanks for your effort in trying to keep this thread going.

WPMA-40 , running late, makes it way down Division Street.

Bruce

   

Let's try again

   

RMWeb reports that Shortliner died of a massive heart attack.

https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index....liner-rip/

CNR N4 Consolidation 2659 is spotted entering the east end of the Leetown yard with the daily way-freight from Lowbanks