Going to a Train Store - Looking for Vintage HO Locomotives in Old Boxes

[@andrewcoates3050]

The term decapod in the context of railroading describes a different wheel arrangement depending on where you are, for example Russia I believe classifies a decapod as a 2-10-2 whereas the us classifies it as a 2-10-0

[@jimjohnston7688]

I’m glad you purchased the brass locomotive. With your mechanical and electrical skills you would probably enjoy working on brass locomotives. You have a real talent and enthusiasm for making things work. Really enjoy your videos.

[@SMTMainline]

I've worked on a few brass locomotives. I'm getting a taste for them but I do find tracking short circuits can be tricker on them.

[@jimjohnston7688]

@@SMTMainline you certainly have a good ability to troubleshoot and fix trains. I know in my area someone who can get brass locomotives running correctly is in demand. Really enjoy watching your videos

[@Petemonster62]

SMT- Model Railroader magazine did have some articles about building your own DCC circuits sometime in the late 1980s-early 1990s before it was readily available from the model train manufacturers. The red slide switches inside the B-unit may be set to the digital code, but the setting may be in the Binary number system (Base 2) instead of the Decimal number system (Base 10). Maybe you could try setting your controller with each possible number and see if the locomotive responds.

[@SMTMainline]

I'll give that a try. Others seem to think it could be a circuit board intended for RC planes

[@peterkneissl3358]

It's a rechargeable radio control loco. The dodgy contacts are for the recharging track

[@CZ350tuner]

It might be a ADC (Analogue Digital Command) system, which was invented back in 1958. ADC operates by sending modulated digital commands through the track at long wave radio frequencies, with a specific loco and controller transmitter being assigned (tuned) to each other. In the UK Airfix marketed a multi-train ADC system, during the 1970's. ADC became extinct rapidly, when Hornby (with assistance from Texas Instruments) marketed the world's first commercially available DCC system, the Zero One, back in 1979.

[@Petemonster62]

@@CZ350tuner - General Electric offered an analog model train control that was called ASTRAC back in the 1960s. It allowed for independent control of multiple locomotives on the same track. I understand there were problems with the transmitters and receivers going out of tune.

[@OlsonShawn]

I totally agree with @Petemonster62 our train club had the DCC design settup from Model Railroader back in the mid 80s. I came here to say what Pete said too. But he beet me to it. This looks very similar. They didn't sell boards but we made our own. There was also an option to add Radio Control so that could be an extra add-on your friend is seeing!

[@CZ350tuner]

Hornby Dublo locos are notorious for suffering from chronic motor magnet depolarisation. They will require "zapping" in a remagnetiser, which is a service that was (and still is) commonly offered by some British model railway shops. Hornby Dublo is a 12 volt DC system.

[@casstelles]

I may know what the control boards that are in the Athearn F units. It looks to be a homemade CTC-16 command control system. This system predates DCC, it was offered in a DIY article series from the Model Railroader during the 1980s. The system used pulse DC power to form the digital information to make the locomotive move. The number 16 indicated how many locomotives that could be controlled which obviously be 16 (Note: This is the reason for the red dip switches that set the address). Due to the size of the boards, this system often employed a power unit and a dummy unit to have room for the boards or even a box car would work for the extra board room. I'm not surprised that the locomotives did not work on DC or DCC. They would need the proper DC pulse for the data, and the DCC system would not be able to give the proper packet (data) to make them work. It is interesting to note that the NRMA used this system for the basis of the modern DCC standards. The biggest change was going to a bipolar AC signal to prevent analog (DC) locomotives from taking off at rapid speed due to the full power DC pulse of the CTC-16 system. My recommendation would be to wire them for DC or install a decoder since it would be hard to find a proper CTC-16 command control system.

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks for this information. I had no idea digital systems dated back to the early 80s

[@johnnyhart340]

Jus subscribed have been watching like 30 videos in the last couple of days. I’m thinking I may try and get into HO trains, although it seems like a truly daunting task.

[@SMTMainline]

If you get a starter set it isn't too complicated.

[@andrewferguson5653]

There's always a lot of variety at Larkspur, and you made a good haul, SMT I enjoy visiting the store when I can.

[@jimcurran-r5z]

Going to take a stab at the two oddballs. There were several command control systems that predated DCC and were not compatible with each other or DCC. In addition there were some analog sound systems that worked with DC power. I don't think it is just a sound system as it certainly is not PFM and does not match modeltronics. (plus the engine is not moving and has that set of dip switches.) There was a bit of homemade DCC in the beginning so you might try the number on the switches. However I would suspect it is a Keller Engineering Onboard System receiver. I did locate a review in April 1980 Model Railroader with a small pic and it used two boards in the engine. It was about the only early one that had sound. If it is Keller it is incompatible with DCC and they are long gone. Jim

[@Mike__B]

Went to an estate sale last month that had a lot of nice look locos in a display cabinet and something in the picture that really caught my eye, a 2-10-10-2 I got there bright an early (along with others) one of the first people in and what did I find out, someone called the family the day before and made an offer on all of it, that was hard.

[@williamsantangelo]

Kool Thank You Harrison! Happy Winter

[@johnd8892]

SMT, all the British Hornby Dublo three rail models, and their later two rail versions, were all DC permanent magnet locomotives. It's just North America and Germany that use AC three rail. So trying to run them on AC will damage them. A good test for DC motors is to find if they have a permanent magnet.

[@SMTMainline]

I was wondering that. the controller included has an input of 12 volts DC. I wonder why they didn't just use AC

[@Photoline1]

You are the right person to undertake all of these exotic restoration projects.

[@RonnyTheEngineer]

The decapod steam locomotives are my favorite engines. Awesome!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertknight4672]

Marx was the cheaper alternative to Lionel. Many of their early trains for key wind Clockwork trains. Picture of the key wind mechanism in their Motors are usually interchangeable since they offerd both versions in the shell. The Marx electric motors are pretty reliable. Sometimes you'll see a tin Marx locomotive hole in the shell for the key but it will have an electric motor.

[@BrennanLepene]

Those brass engines are really awesome! I wish I was able to go to Lark Spur Line with you SMT

[@kennethhanks6712]

Congratulations on quite the haul of some very unique items! Do believe the CN 2-10-2 wheel arrangement is actually correctly termed a "Santa Fe" type even tho listed as "Decapod" which is historically a 2-10-0 (reference the "Russian" US 2-10-0 Decapods of WW1).

[@Eliot935k3]

Great Video! What a haul of stuff! The vintage DCC stuff is really interesting. Would love to see you work on the new locomotives that you acquired.

[@NORTHERNROVER1]

Great video! Lark Spur Line is an excellent shop with a really good selection and helpful, friendly staff. I try and get by a couple of times a year which isn't too hard a sell with my wife as Merrickville is a lovely old town with a super vibe, a nice variety of other stores that interest her and some great restaurants.Cheers!

[@SMTMainline]

Merrickville has something for everyone it seems. My gf went with me for this trip and had never been to the Yellow Canoe, she loved it.

[@kylek9864]

Great video love all the new trains and the tour of the store. Never seen a athrean train wired that way before. Keep up the great work

[@Living_Life_RN]

Hey there Harrison! Just thought I’d note that the Hornby Dublo 3-Rail stuff is DC, not AC. AC is more of a thing used in mainland Europe, not Britain. If you put that single-axle front pony on that large black tank engine (British Railways Standard Class 4 tank engine) then the chances of it running will be quite high. Dublo stuff just seems to go on forever sometimes!

[@93gamrx]

That engine that blew the traction tire is stunning! I recently ordered an 80's to early 90's bachmann 4-8-4 S&SF that was new in box, sadly usps made sure to give it "special" treatment. It arrived in many pieces, the seller offered a refund but you inspired me to give fixing it a go. I got a decent partial refund, and now the locomotive is running again. I would like to replace all the gears (every single one got deformed or cracked in the impacts) but for now it runs solid, I even quartered it correctly. Thank you for your vids, I likely would have just returned it if I hadn't seen you fix so many.

[@SoldierFox1393]

I always wanted to have a CN northern in my collection to be my first 4-8-4, but sadly, they are rare and too expensive... they cost $1000, and i can't afford it.. but im glad SMT got one of them for a really good price. I hope he enjoys it and values it a lot!

[@wowtv101]

Hi there Sir , we found the merch , thank you& hava gret day

[@not_HighIron]

Hi SMT Mainline, You might not read this but I just wanted to tell you that you’re my favorite Ho scale KZbinr, I watch your videos everyday and they make me smile. I wish that one day I could have a layout like you, I’m doing well so far with 3 functional locomotives so far. Anyways I love your content and hope you read this. Sincerely, Levi

[@not_HighIron]

My dream is to get my first functional steam locomotive

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you, I appreciate hearing that :)

[@MrBnsftrain]

That Marx set seems to be from the 50s. The 400 locomotive was replaced by the almost identical 490 in the 1960s and 70s. This Hornby Dublo stuff is from the late 40s- early 50s as that was when the A4 Sir Nigel Gresley was number 7 before being BR number 60007 6234 seems to have the same sounds as early MTH ProtoSound locomotives.

[@drewhuff3457]

Really cool steam locomotives. Some really nice finds.

[@cmdrflake]

2-10-2’s are referred to as Santa Fe’s who got them prior to 1917. They were Baldwin built and they were quite good.👍🏻

[@TheUnknown-sh9vz]

Amazing video SMT!! I’m glad to see the vlogs of the train stores once again!

[@davidztog9011]

Nice Steam Locomotives, Harrison. @6:11 NYC looks to be MARX - just look for the Circle Logo on the end or undercarriage. The MARX set at the shop is one of their cheaper plastic sets - older tinplate MARX is the way to go. Thanks for sharing. 👍🐾👍😮

[@keithgilham9438]

Cool vid I do like looking in my local model shops junk box always something interesting to bring home

[@MrSEANDEERE]

Good old larkspur. Got my self a screaming deal on 5 CN heavy passenger cars by riverossi. Payed 125 bucks for the 5 and I can't be happier with them. It's a great shop, just too bad it's 2 hours away from Montreal. Gosh darn...of course you chose the steamers I wanted😂

[@MMRails]

Gee, when I walk into Lark Spur I get “and you are?” You get free boxes of stuff! Love that store, the guys are nice, great score.

[@mercuryoak2]

I absolutely love seeing that store. Very good buys the 2-10-2 is a (Santafe) type which i found this info. There are two surviving CNR 2-10-2 locomotives. One is No. 4008, on display at the CNR Station in Rainy River, Ontario, and the other is No. 4100, on display at the Canadian Railway Museum in Delson, Quebec. The F A-B sets are basically a First Gen of DCC home made it looks like. The Dip switches are for the adress im assuming. goodluck getting them running im sure somewhere there is a specific controller for them.

[@TealCheetah]

Not knowing anything about model trains, this looks like a fun haul

[@wildfire19861987]

Those F unit sets may have an early form of command control before everything was standardized. I remember seeing articles or mentions of it all through the 80's. If so there's probably zero chance of a modern DCC system running it. It could even be a home brew system. I remember in the late 80's-early 90's seeing an HO model train club layout on display, and one guy had a pair of Santa Fe geeps that he controlled from an R/C plane controller. And decapods are 2-10-0's. 2-10-2's are called the "Santa Fe" type. At least in the US. May have been different in Canada.

[@SMTMainline]

I wouldn't be surprised. Someone suggested that maybe the boards are for an RC controller and that the voltage in the track would be constant.

[@Petemonster62]

@@SMTMainline - You may be right about the requirement of constant track voltage since the diesel engine sound was distorted until you turned up the throttle and raised the track voltage.

[@TheKingRacer007]

Those steam Cadillacs are sweet!!!

[@SMTMainline]

One of the best addition's to the layout I've made.

[@pavil58yt]

Both steam engines really looked great.

[@modelrailroader5619]

I really must visit Larkspur Lines sometime!😊

[@4everdc302]

Looking forward to the autopsy of the F Units. Just when ya think there wont be another chapter of the manual. Vintage DCC.🚂🇨🇦

[@SMTMainline]

I really hope its even possible to get them running. Others seem to think the boards are for radio control prior to DCC.

[@4everdc302]

Airplane remote! How cool would that be. Disco Era Blunami😋

[@timbonjovi]

I always wanted a Big Boy locomotive. When the blue lines came out they were reasonably priced for a sound locomotive that was diecast but yes they did have problems with shorting. My big boy was no exception. I sent it back and they repaired it and I ran it for a while and then I sold it. Cool story I actually mentioned when I was on the phone with them that I needed a B unit for an a unit that I had. I wanted a dummy but Blue Line didn't make dummy B units units so they're repair guys actually made me one out of parts.

[@normancoreyBuildingTrains]

I would try shutting all those little switches off except the first on and maybe you will get lucky finding the number it will respond to but take a picture of the switch locations first that way you can go back how it was set.

[@garysprandel1817]

Oh well I really didn't want to go to sleep before 1am anyways. 😂 Check the circuit boards and such and see if you can spot any company names on anything as seeing that does ring some bells from the late 80s very early 90s and I think it did involve a proprietary system of some sort. Worst case if you can't get them running independently gut the gears out to make them free rolling and do a ABA or more likely a ABBA with some powered leads and the free rolling sound units trailing. Always good to see someone scoring some great deals but usually when I see those large collections show up in situations like that I also have to remember there's usually one reason why a treasured and well cared for collection shows up like that. Not to be too grim but more than likely one of our number has caught out on that train bound for glory.

[@vuurvrproductions4656]

yup its 2AM for me (midnight)

[@johncloar1692]

Nice score, It look like you did well on this hall Harision. Thanks for the video.

[@daviddeezmusic2313]

SMT, I have had Marx O gauge since the early 60s and they still run, and one has smoke effect. They are great old locomotives. I have an HO layout, but I have I gauge on the floor as you have. Love the news locomotives!

[@Railfan513]

Wow absolutely stunning. I think you would have a blast at the 3716 spirit of summer land locomotive

[@MattKonsol]

Wow nice haul you got here Harrison. That electrical system on f units are pretty unusual to see for early dcc someone custom made into the f units. Btw that Marx o gauge looks pretty cool too as well as some lgb stuff like those crocodiles.

[@nickaquila7226]

I'm looking forward to the videos on the Frankenstein Locomotives, I am interested to see how you make out with them . 🤞🏻

[@hillbillyrailfan]

Great Finds SMT. Keep up the good work.

[@mikegrappone9078]

Awesome video. Thanks for posting and creating.

[@robertmunguia6172]

Nice finds 👌 👏 👍 great sounds

[@stefschlue]

Great video, great story behind. Wish we would have similar shops like this in Germany.

[@sirtrailproductions8198]

The brass stuff was a fever dream honestly I can’t believe they have a Cn s1b mike those are so hard to find now!! Great haul tho honestly!!

[@paulbervid1610]

Very cool. The Varneys are awesome.

[@NJEsperantist]

Love the look of that Blue Mallard (4-6-2)!

[@MarbIe_]

it’s not mallard

[@WaffleDragon]

Yes, it's a Class A4 Pacific, of which, Mallard is one of them.

[@NJEsperantist]

⁠@@WaffleDragonThank you.

[@JBofBrisbane]

It's Sir Nigel Gresley.

[@thetruecptcrackers]

Love the tour videos. Keep up the good work!

[@cjfauxx6266]

At the model railroader club I am part of, there is this Sunset Models Brass (unpainted) model of a PRR T-1 4-4-4-4 duplex locomotive. It did have DCC and sound equipped but alas, its 500 dollars. Hopefully I can save up to purchase it.

[@oskarvalance3041]

You win some, you lose some. Good purchase. I'm sure you will figure out the problems with the non-working locos. From Texas

[@RailfannerMetra614]

The well folks never gets old

[@JessicaBarney-r8s]

Hi again Harrison I noticed that you aquired a box of HO scale AC stuff. It looks like you can run those AC locos you got at the OVAR flee market. I was also reading that train book i told you about and the CP 4-4-4 locomotives are a close relative to the milwauke road 4-4-2(the rivarossi hiawatha )If i recall correctly you saw on of them at Expo rail a couple of years ago.

[@JBofBrisbane]

If you mean the box of Hornby-Dublo, that's three rail but DC powered.

[@Itsfoxy12]

I really loved and enjoyed seeing those two old steam engines run great video my dude 😊

[@BunnyNiyori]

A depressing video actually. My father had a collection worth more than the house it was in. But at 80 he was no longer able to enjoy it. So the family said sell it off Dad, as no one else would even know how to do it. He sold 3/4s of the collection. And he was in Ottawa. But he kept the best of the best. Then he passed away in 2007. And no one really came to the funeral. I held possession of the collection. Mom was bitter, Dad had thought to leave a few items to friends, and she said nope. Little detail, my father was the person who started the notion of the train show. Yep way back 50 years ago in Lindsay Ontario. Not a hobby show, it was all trains, nothing but trains. Anyway, Mom's health faltered, and she needed funds for her living in an assisted living location. So the collection was returned to her and also sold off. All but one. It was my train damn it. It was left to me. The grandkids supposedly had some items promised. but no one was really interested. I still think I should have held a few more back. I would have but for only one reason. In 10-20 years, I likely will be gone too. And there is yet still no one to leave them too. I have only delayed the moment. If you are 70+ years old, you might remember my father. Ken Baines. He made a habit of expertly painting HO brass for collectors all through North America.

[@the44thcosmic_galaxy25]

When SMT was talking about what items the store had squired. all I could think about was the original owners of these trains, and scenarios similar to you situation. It is truly saddening to think that people aren't interested in these awesome machines. Especially the more intricate pieces. I hope you find a good heir to the train

[@zsocaesfeherke]

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[@oracleofdestruction]

I cannot wait to see you restore that box of old old ones. And just the madness of those two locomotives that just make no sense

[@Engine1988]

Many of the first DCC systems were proprietary, and I wouldn't be surprised if this was one of them. Given the old connector, it lines up perfectly with that time period.

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Nice haul you got there. Hope the engines will work.

[@ChessieFan5940]

I have that exact N scale GG1 display loco.

[@northamericanrailfilms3025]

one of your best videos yet!

[@KLM747_Fan]

Epic models

[@randydobson1863]

hello SMT Mainline & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool &Thanks SMT Mainline Friends Randy

[@randallellison6421]

Cool locomotives Harrison!

[@spenceradams2908]

That b unit looks like one of the very first dcc decoders the sliders are likely a configuration setup similar to old Marklin trains if you lookup Marklin decoder switches address list you should find a few pages with how Marklin had decoders setup with addresses

[@MygrandpasTrain]

Good thing I don't live near any train stores that sell used trains, I'd go broke! You have some neat projects this time and I'm really looking forward to see what you can do with those "DCC"? engines.

[@SMTMainline]

From what others seem to think, it has a DIY system that was used prior to DCC (As early as 1978) . It's not compatible with any controllers I have but I'd like to find a compatible system and try to get them working as examples of early digital control.

[@Heroduothecomedian]

Very interesting lot. I love the stream engine even if both tenders coal bunkers are taller than the locomotive itself, and one tender is shorter looking compared to the long body of the locomotives lol

[@Engine1988]

Much like the Northern, the 2-10-2 wheel arrangement has many names. In many cases it's known as the Santa Fe, but to the Southern Pacific it is a Decapod and to the Illinois Central it is a Central (I sure wonder why...). The more traditional definition of Decapod is indeed 2-10-0.

[@andreasatlars4281]

Afaik the Hornby Dublo stuff is 3 rail DC. Märklin were the only ones doing 3 rail AC.

[@O-DogKubrick]

Looks to me that you found a jackpot on these model trains. In case if you’re a fan of Lionel o gauge trains, there’s someone in Kanata, Ontario, Canada who has that stuff.

[@SMTMainline]

The lady who used to own the Christmas train store has apparently opened a new shop out of her basement. I'm not aware of any others though

[@O-DogKubrick]

@@SMTMainline She and her hubby are apparently working from home. I’ve been there twice in December. Address is 7 Liston Cres. Kanata ON, K2L 2W3.

[@sergioarroyoguerrero5434]

Una tienda de trenes a escala, genial. La tienda de trenes de Nacho, es la única que hay en Aguascalientes. Quisiera que hubiera una más grande, con maquetas escala N y HO. Trenes escala N y HO. Vagones de carga y pasajeros escala N. Atlas, Bachmann, Life Like, Kato, Con Cord, Athearn, Micro Trains Line y Red Caboose. Locomotoras DC y DCC con sonido, escala N y HO. Sets, vias, desvios, cruces, reguladores de velocidad, figuras y estructuras. Corchos, clavos y seguetas para cortar vias sobrantes.

[@Coreyt1976]

Great finds Jeremy. I love those Sunoco tank cars, I think I have about 20 of them! I would always buy them when I get them for $5

[@Santaanacanyon]

I envy you. I don’t have a shoppe like this anywhere near where I live.

[@cncpgreatlakesdiv4896]

awesome video thanks for sharing.😊😊👍👍

[@doge_sevens]

You should try visiting a model train store thats really close to me actually, its called Panther Hobbies and Trains, its a pretty small place but they have some nice stuff

[@user-MotoTrains1974]

This is so cool SMT

[@Germanrailfan]

I just wannted to ask if you could show the german train you have back there because I really like them. Just if you want to im not forcing 😀

[@SMTMainline]

I bought it in 2019 and made a video on it which tells the whole story. Being nearly 5 years ago, its not the best quality. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5_FpYVpq76Znck

[@Germanrailfan]

@@SMTMainline I just watched it and it was really cool thank you 😁

[@brandonshaw2978]

The decapod at strasburg is an old Canadian national engine

[@Hacksworth_Sidings]

Hornby Dublo is some brilliant stuff to collect, one of the most iconic brands in the UK, 3 rail DC up until the late 1950s when Triang set the standard for 2 rail DC The A4 model’s tooling dates back to 1938, though prewar models are extremely hard to come by, due to the fact that prewar models were only produced for a year before WWII started, and the prewar batch is often prone to zinc pest, yours is likely postwar, the 4MT tank is a postwar model, being based on a BR standard design it couldn’t have existed in the prewar era, a brilliant model though Would love to see a video on those two models and see how you tackle repairing them!

[@Petemonster62]

Jay - Do you know of any sources for parts who SMT can contact?

[@NextEevolution]

Absolutely love Hornby Dublo and Wrenn locomotives. I especially love reviving them with the remagnetizer I bought specifically to restore the performance of their motors. To get all that for free even in that condition is spectacular! Also, i believe Hornby Dublo is DC, even the three rail stuff

[@Hacksworth_Sidings]

@@Petemonster62 unfortunately not, stand-alone Dublo spares aren’t something common, so the best bet would be to buy cheap, broken locos to nick parts from

[@Hacksworth_Sidings]

@@NextEevolution Dublo is DC! The 3 rail models all run on 12V DC much like the 2 railers, I’ve got a Duchess, A4 and 4MT running 2 rail, an 8F which I’m going to attempt a motor rewind on, and a later production Wrenn model of the R1 0-6-0, I even have one of their French “ACHO” models (which run 12V DC as well, so the use of AC in the name confuses me), being the 2-6-2 Prairie they made for the French market, all brilliant little models, need to get myself a remag tool as well, not only for them, but basically everything else in my vintage collection

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks for this info. I noticed the 3 rail controller requests an input of 12v DC. I've never seen a 3 rail DC train set before.

[@randyoehling303]

I think there is one of those U2gs on display at Fort Erie, Ontario.

[@Engine1988]

I'd give that Marx set a 99.9% chance to be running. Those things are THE standard for O Scale reliability. I have a Marx train set that was stuffed into an old crate. The crate contained much straw, but that locomotive ran. Now, the transformer had free smoke effects... :( A Lionel Type V ran it fine, though. Given the condition that set is in compared to mine, it almost certainly runs.

[@rickyking3333]

Some of the old sound units you would turn speed up an then to scroll thru functions you would go from the speed you got start up at to zero an quick back up to speed an it would start to move then you can just adjust speed normally.very interested to see them work.

[@jimshafer3101]

Can't wait for the video you get those diesel engines running

[@611_hornet5]

The 2-10-2 wheel arrangement is known as the 'Santa Fe' type, at least in the US.

[@Oldiron-nh1ui]

I wish there was a store like that around me, sadly there is not. I looked up any and all shows within 100 miles of where I am, and apparently everything that ws going to happen was canceled indefinitely.

[@thatavationdude]

huge congrats on 100k subs that is truly a remarkable and amazing goal congrats you desarve this

[@marilynbables8071]

Fascinating store.🚂

[@jesikebiking]

I'm like you when it comes to trains ( HO and N scale )===I'm like a kid in a candy store ==I lose all self-control

[@gregorytalber2068]

I hope you have good luck with with those engines

[@gregorytalber2068]

They look so good

[@Planes_n_trains]

My vote one the A-B units is they're R/C.

[@chasesrailwaylinesrr6447]

Marx Is actually how I 1st got into O. scale electric trains lots of cool stuff I wish I could go to this place

[@Petemonster62]

SMT - Marx did offer some British trains at one time; I recall seeing a tin-litho A4 locomotive in one of the model train magazines. But I would think a British Marx transformer would be designed for a 220-volt AC input. That Eldon power pack with the gold anodized finish is probably for their line of 1/32 scale slot cars.

[@Trainguy.5771]

Nice vid SMT!

[@michaellindsey8769]

Great train haul

[@Petemonster62]

I wonder if 3 rail HO Marklin trains would operate on that Hornby track? Roger Daltrey, guitarist from the rock band "The Who" is a train buff and modeler. Roger and some other modelers are working to establish a model railway museum in the English city of Kent.

[@SMTMainline]

I think it would work together since the rails are still isolated the same way.

[@DeadBBa1ls]

When’s the next stream SMT?

[@joeblow5214]

My grandma, I think, still has that exact Marx set.