Lionel trains....

I just bought one looks like they put a cigarette butt out on the roof. But hey its original. Battery compartment's all corroded. Takes a "D" to get the horn working.

 

https://www.virginiascenicrailway.com/611-steam-locomotive_fall_2025/

 

IT WORKS! I wonder what the people in 1950 thought what 2023 was gonna be like.

 

The horn sounds like the little wheeled robot in StarWars.

 

I got these for $42.50 each. And I tell you I did not see anything this cool at the "train show"?
These things PULL!

 

Better hang on your going for a ride!

 

I took a gamble on the Texas Special did not see the inside. As soon as I tried to open the battery compartment the screw broke. So I drilled it out, new screw, amazing how clean it is inside Like brand new. Horn started working well after shorting it a few times with a 9volt battery. The "D" battery is working the horn, Thats what I was worried about. I installed a couple portholes and a 2245 marker. I think I doubled my money cause I didnt see anything this cool at the train show.

 

Im giving a current model from Amazon a shot. It connects to an app and you still control it conventionally. It went up $60.00 right after ordered it. Has the "five stripe" Pa decal.

 

You can actually record messages and record play them back.
Like "Dont forget to unplug me or you'll burn the house down".