Lionel Trains D-265 from 1959. Running Toy Trains on Original Dealer Layout

Tough to find Lionel Trains Original Dealer display D-265. See running Trains with operating accessories such as the 175 Rocket Launcher, 128 Animated Newsstand and many more. Shots with the lights off and the layout illuminated at the end are awesome!. Thanks for watching and check out more of the Rare and Unusual Lionel Trains on this Channel. Brian

[@chuggsville]

Wow! $4000 dollars in todays money. This 1959 display is fabulous. Thank you for sharing this Sir. Have a blessed day.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, yes! Lots of money even back then! Such a cool display! Brian

[@Machia52612]

As a kid in the 1950’s this would have been the greatest gift!!!!!!!!! Love Super ‘O’.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

No Doubt, image waking up on Christmas morning to that!!! Wow. Yes, I too love the Super "O". Thanks, Brian

[@jameskowalski6088]

Now this was a layout for selling trains. Three different trains running at once plus one of those levels changing elevation and two tracks entering tunnels.. Add in your stub end tracks for small motorized units. And plenty of accessories all around the layout. Great showcase for how superb Super O track looks as well. Lots and lots of action to catch the attention of people.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

No doubt, you got tons of action with this display and awesome accessories as well. Would have helped sell tons of track, trains and accessories! One of the best dealer displays out there! Thanks. Brian

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

That was amazing Brian! By doing what you’re doing you are guaranteeing that these layouts will survive at least in video form on KZbin for the rest of the world to see and enjoy. Thank you for sharing and posting your amazing videos! Please thank everyone who helps make your videos possible. 🤩👍 Frank

[@BriansTrainRoom]

It's my pleasure, getting to run the play with this layout was awesome and I love sharing them with you guys. Getting a little better at editing as well! Brian.

[@therosejewelrailroad489]

Very nice display. The design packs a lot into a small space. The super o track is very realistic even for today’s high railers.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Agree, you get a lot of action in just 8x8!. Love the Super "O", my favorite for sure! Thanks. Brian

[@deafeningmurmurs]

That was Fun. Props.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, great layout will lots of action. Fun to film and run! Brian

[@sgttombailes3380]

Outstanding !! I started my collection of Lionel trains when I was 7years old. I'm 72 now and have some really cool old Lionel's. Dating back to the 1920's.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Love it. Over the years I have seen some great collections and everyone collected differently and has pieces special to them. That is what makes our hobby great. Hopefully this channel reaches some of the new generation of collectors. Appreciate your love of these awesome trains and the support. Enjoy. Brian

[@elleryparsons2433]

Even With The Lights Off It’s Awsome.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Love that shot, turned out great. B

[@elleryparsons2433]

That Would Have Blown Many Minds Back In the Day And Today Even Today.

[@lorettacaputo6997]

This layout is what we as children in that era saw in our minds while looking at those iconic Lionel catalog images. No matter what, these were toys and they are now very interesting toys from an American era that no longer exists. The sounds, the smell and the movements are all hypnotic and magical.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

I agree, these original layouts are magical and I would have loved to see it in person back in the day. Glad you enjoyed it. Goal of this channel is to share interesting postwar Lionel trains. Thanks. Brian.

[@Berkshire736]

This is the most in depth review of any dealer display layout I’ve seen! I would love to recreate one of these in the future or any of them that have the 175 rocket platform since I have one. Great work, Brian!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Good news it that the 175 was used on a few other dealer displays, so you have options. This is a great layout with lots of action. It would be a good one to recreate for sure. See the instruction sheet for the layout design to help. Glad you liked it. Brian.

[@flyboyu777]

Wow! I didn’t know they had that type of track in ‘59-I thought up until recently they only made tubular track. Thanks for posting this!!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, Super "O" was introduced in 1957 and was available until mid-60's. Love the detail and look compared to typical "O" gauge track. Great layout. Thanks for the comment!. and check out some of the other episodes. Brian.

[@flyboyu777]

@@BriansTrainRoom I will keep an eye out for more episodes. . . . . . .Jim

[@coffeeisgood102]

I was 6 when that layout was conceived. Possibly a year earlier I received my first train set. A Marx 0 gauge, one engine, tender, boxcar, gondola and red caboose. I was able to find these on eBay so I have them once again. Great video. I loved every minute of it.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, I am glad you liked it. It's been fun filming and sharing these with everyone. Hope it brings back some great train memories or inspires a few to build a layout again. Brian

[@frankbruno9499]

Great video! I do not know if anything that could have kept Lionel in business. America grew up. The jet age came in.The streamliners retired. HO took up less space,loaded with detail, cheaper. In 1959, I went in high school. Thank God my father packed up my post war collection , in orig. boxes.Did not see it till 2010. Building my new and improved layout with the help of Menards and E-bay.Thank you for the inspiration!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

You are so right, the pressures even back in 1959 on "O" gauge Lionel was high and times were changing. There has been a nice resurgence of model train operation and the postwar trains have a great feel still. Love that you have your old trains, glad to see you running them and enjoying the experience. Appreciate the comment. More to come, please feel free to subscribe and follow me. Thanks, Brian.

[@Skeeterguy24]

The dog is spinning around that hydrant so fast, that its red blood cells and plasma would be separating. 😊Always appreciate postwar!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

That is one overcaffeinated dog for sure! The 128 is a great accessory!

[@RailpaxScott]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this layout! Great job on preserving the layout and the video! Pure fun. Pure nostalgia.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My pleasure, love filming and getting to run Lionel trains on such a cool layout. More to come in the future, feel free to Like and Subscribe. Thanks for the comment. Brian.

[@RailpaxScott]

@@BriansTrainRoom Subscribed and liked. Since I just discovered your channel I will be catching up on all your videos.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, hope you like what I am doing with this channel. B@@RailpaxScott

[@solutions2exist556]

Sears in Natchez, Mississippi had one. I was seven and it was amazing to this young boy. Of course, the nice Sears salesman gave me that Lionel catalog that I have to this day. That layout was larger than life itself. I wonder how many Sears stores also had that layout. It is my understanding that many Sears stores sold the items attached to the layout after Christmas.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Wow, would have loved seeing one of these live back in 1959! Yes, most stores would have sold the whole display or parted it out at the end of the season. That is why the survival rate of all dealer displays is low!. Thanks, Brian.

[@Ed-ICE-Berg]

Awesome video of a spectacular dealer display layout! Thanx for uploading!!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks for the comment, really have fun with all these videos and highlighting interesting Postwar Lionel. Glad you liked it!. Brian.

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

What an outstanding video! For you to own an original piece of Lionel history is truly amazing! It’s both iconic and historical. You’ve got me as a new subscriber! This was excellent! Tom

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My Pleasure, it is so much fun filming these pieces and sharing the with fellow train buffs and collectors. Got some great stuff coming and some awesome collections I am getting to film this year. Thanks for the note and support. Brian.

[@pepperandzip]

The middle track looks smaller than in later years but I love the way it looks or in the case of this layout doesn't look because you can't really see it it's

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Your eyes are not deceiving you, the center rail is smaller and thinner. This Layout is built with Super O track. The track was the top of the line track made by Lionel starting in 1957 and replaced Standard "O" gauge track for a few years. The realistic track ties and the thinner center rail added realism to the model trains. Have a Super O track episode in the works. Thanks for the comment. Brian

[@rrad8106]

THANK YOU!!!! My objective for 2024 is to set up my trains in a more permanent layout. I have two 4x8 pieces of plywood. Thank you for providing the template from this D-265 layout! I will certainly use that as the genesis for where I go! This is awesome!!!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, the D-265 is a great one for that amount of table space you have. It has tons of action and a mountain! Good luck and enjoy running those trains. Brian.

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Very cool. Thanks for documenting this display.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My pleasure, great display with lots of action. Fun to run and film. Thanks. Brian

[@DavidSmith-rc7hs]

This layout was a grand prize. For a contest for Coco Puffs cereal. In I think 1960 or 1959 I think, you might want to look into that!!!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

You are so right and I missed that. Still learning. Found a photo of the back of the cereal box and it sure is the D265. Thank you. Brian

[@carldebellis7310]

Cool!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Great display, glad you liked it! Brian

[@deweyhall712]

The hobo union approves of this video.....❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, loads of fun to film and share! Thanks Brian

[@woodyforest2100]

Seeing this as a kid my head would have exploded!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, I would have loved to see this live in 1959 at my local Lionel dealer. Wow!. Thanks. Brian

[@F40M07]

Oh my god!!! That is impressive!!!!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, Love this layout! So much action. Seeing original equipment on original layouts is special and have had so much fun doing these videos. Appreciate the comment. Check out the D165 from 1956 as well. Thanks. Brian.

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

Awesome layout, every kids dream! 😎👍

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, love the Super O track and has tons of action. More great Postwar Lionel train coming in future episodes. Appreciate the comment. Brian.

[@NPFIlms-LionelTrains]

Awesome! The Super-O looks super cool!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Agree, Love the Super O track and really makes this layout POP! Thank you!. Brian

[@paulbervid1610]

Fantastic

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thank you. Loads of fun to film and a fantastic display. Super "O" track is my favorite as well! Brian

[@gusshadleythelunaticfromar7125]

I wonder how many of these displays lionel built. This one is complete and it is in good working order. Thanks for sharing this .

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Great Question, based on 1958 production records they would have produced around 50 (guessing) of these layout. Maybe as many as 70 depending on orders. Not many! This one is fantastic. Thank you. Brian.

[@solutions2exist556]

@@BriansTrainRoom. Not so sure Lionel maintained records for the National Department Store orders as those were commercial accounts. Sears had them in their Stores. Western Auto the same. Others as well. There were far more than 70 Sears stores in the 50s. Just an observation is all.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

True, I am basing the number on some of the production records from the Year before and the number for the 1958 8x8 was 40 ordered. @@solutions2exist556

[@hmsjr0154]

One of these just recently sold at stouts auction in 2023. They had a few other dealer displays and operating accessories that sold individually.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

The ones that sold recently were around the same year, but were the 5x9 layouts. This one is an 8x8. Those are super cool as well. Thanks. Brian@@hmsjr0154

[@trainman5603]

I always thought Super O Track was one of the best things Lionel ever did! I just wish they would have made it in wider radii. In 1959 I was getting into more O scale equipment. I lived however, kept the trains and eventually 072 and Fast Track came along!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

For sure, my layout at the house is Super O and I love it. But, wish they had larger radius as well. There are a few people out there that will "Bend" super O and modify it enough to make it, but I have not used it. Brian

[@trainman5603]

I would like a demo of how they rebend it!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

@@trainman5603 So would I, I will try and track down who does it and see what I can come up with. B

[@stevenmiller5696]

Wow!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

I agree, such a cool display with tons of action. Love the Super "O" track as well!. Brian

[@bindig1]

I was gonna say $350 in 1959 was quite a sum of money

[@BriansTrainRoom]

No doubt, these ware not cheap, but if the dealer sold more trains, it would have generated more profit. Also, at the end of the season, they could sell off the layout or components to recoup their investment. That's what makes finding an original display so tough. Check out some of My other episodes on Postwar Lionel trains. Thank you, Brian

[@FreedomSquareGardenRailway]

Great job thanks to the contribution to this wonderful Hobby Thanks😂 for activating my tinnitus! ❤🎉😅😊

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My pleasure, having fun with this project as well. Love the trains, especially the oddball stuff! Glad you like what I am doing and thank you for the support!. Thanks. Brian

[@chiconian49]

I love Lionel postwar trains and layouts. Great editing. Please turn the power down on the Lionel News Stand before the little dog explodes. Subbed.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thank you. Still learning on the editing side. Have sone great stuff in the works. Appreciate the comments and support. Brian

[@ronalddevine9587]

Nice video, keep 'em coming.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Will do. Having fun sharing my love of Postwar Lionel trains. Thanks for the comment and support. Brian.

[@craigjones2162]

Love the Super O track!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Agree, it looks and sounds great!. This was a fun Layout to film and play with. Thanks. Brian.

[@williamsantangelo]

Thank You for the run and sharing!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My pleasure, love the original layouts, such great action!. Thanks. Brian.

[@105C09]

Amazing! It's a shame Lionel's marketing folks were a bit out of touch with reality. I mean two steam engines proximal to a rocket launcher?! Nevertheless, what a beauty. Congratulations and Happy New Year Brian!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, they had some great Updated Diesels and awesome space and military out in 1959. Thanks.Brian

[@elleryparsons2433]

This Would Rival Tyco’s Best Layout.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, these are impressive layouts and helped sell trains for sure!. B

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

My pleasure, fun to film as well. Love the original dealer layouts running period correct trains. Glad you liked. Thanks. Brian.

[@jonathanfrank4473]

Super 'O' track was a precursor of today's FasTrak.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, the detail and the build in track ties for sure. Best available in 1959!. Thanks, Brian

[@frankmuratore3639]

Only in radius , but fast track does offer many radius curves The construction of fast track is cheap compared to super O.. The road bed is good for carpet layouts though.. Super O wide radius would be good for layout building.. But wonder if the cost would be so high . Atlas would still be cheaper? And Atlas is outrageous higher priced than both gargraves and fast track..

[@MarkCinque-q9z]

Wooha!,that's a very heavy Locomotive right there! on a steep sharp curve please use extreme caution!,9:07

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, how many trains have fallen off the table on a sharp curve at the end of a steep decline! Got to tell you though, these do hug the rails! Fun to fun this one! Thanks, Brian.

[@jims6323]

Ah yes, the mysterious hand on the go lever, just like cousin IT, on the Addams family!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, with great power comes great responsibility. Good catch. No fireballs for explosions this episode. Thanks for watching. Brian.

[@josephpellicano9514]

Nice job with layout. Like the night time scene

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thank you. Really working on getting these videos right, that layout was a fun one and so cool. Brian

[@RobertP-zk8vh]

i remember the sears catalog or pennies catalog had full sets already built ready for you to buy

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, the big department stores had special sets ready to run from both Lionel and American flyer. There are some great Sears only sets that I may highlight in the future. Love the old trains, glad you enjoyed it!. Brian

[@boomer647]

Beautiful layout and video. (I still think Super-O was their best track.)

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Totally agree, the super O track just makes these dealer layouts POP. So much fun to film and share with everyone. Glad you enjoyed it, check out some of the other episodes and shorts on the channel, cool stuff!. Thanks. Brian

[@brianturner8477]

Now you’re talking my language. Have liked super ‘o’ since childhood. It is nicely integrated here. It has a certain timbre as the steel wheels go over the rails dampened by brown polypropylene 😊. It needs some slight super elevation to keep everything on track at speed on those 036 curves.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

I also love Super "O" track, love the look at sound as well. Had so much fun filming and running this layout. Glad you liked it. Thanks. Brian.

[@MarkCinque-q9z]

lucky i caught that!,9:07

[@shagster1970]

Rocket launcher? I guess why not. ;)

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, it did have a 175 Rocket launcher. Will show one in action on my next dealer display episode that has one. Thanks. Brian

[@twiggs24]

all it needs is some green landscaping and trees.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, dealer displays are known for being a little sparse on scenery. You do get a mountain with this one at least. Thank for the comment, check out the other episodes for more Postwar Lionel trains. Brian

[@RAK402]

Magnificent!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, Love the original layouts and Postwar Lionel trains on them. Brian

[@frankmuratore3639]

Agree fast track is good for children set up. But has real conductivity issues Always had to wire thru the switches to avoid power drops.. But if running at 18 volts, not at noticeable. A re issue of super O in wide radius might not sell much ..but is beautiful.. And some might use it.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Agree, fast track has it's faults. I don't think Super O would sell well, just to a few collectors and operators! B

[@markgenest6968]

I loved it!!!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Great, really enjoyed filming and running this layout. Check out some of the other videos. Have another dealer display, the D 165 from 1956 as well. Appreciate the comment and the support. Thanks. Brian.

[@paulmatulavich7321]

The most definitive review of the D-265 to date. Well done. Love the original Lionel curtain fabric as well. Amazing they got that big display into that dormer. At one point, someone was blowing on a toy whistle from their box of Fruit Loops. You, Brian? 😃

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks, work really hard to capture the feel of the layouts. Love the Super O track as well. Fabric is period correct! Trying some new shot angles and techniques as well. Still learning how to edit! Yes, the whistle is added, not by me. Don't love that part, but just didn't have any good sound for that part!. Thanks. Brian.

[@TomHoffman-uw7pf]

Anybody else notice on a ZW when the throttle is open and the Lionel logo is upside down, it looks like a 7? When I was a kid, I thought it WAS a 7😊

[@BriansTrainRoom]

All about perspective, if you were lucky enough to have a ZW as a kid, 7 was a lucky number for sure!. Love it. Thanks. Brian

[@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877]

Great vidio, like the look of that layout, track looks alot like gar graves track or is that something lionel made back when.Thanks for the morning coffee...

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it. The track is original Super "O" track. It was introduced by Lionel in 1957 and was available until the mid-60's. It had great detail and looks great. It had its issues, the switches were finicky and only came in 36 inch diameter curves. My personal layout is a Super O layout. Brian.

[@leftylou6070]

It's just what it is, a layout to sell Lionel trains in the window of your favorite toy store. Then charge one month's salary of a working man for it.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, it did help the dealer sell more trains and then was able to sell off the layout to pay for it. Time is money, so buying that layout would have helped someone have a layout who could not have built one themselves. Smart marketing for sure. Trains were expensive, but well-build and will last a lifetime if properly stored and used.

[@burlingtonbill1]

Maybe Lionel's best "display layout" ever. Whenever I see Super-O track, I think of the D-265, the 1957 Catalog layout (on its back cover) and the last amazing Lionel Showroom Layout with its multitude of long, elevated Super-O track runs. Oh, and this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3e2dKCwn7urhNE

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, I love these Super O displays and the action is awesome. So cool to see trains running in movies and TV episodes, always neat!. Thanks. Brian.

[@jhonsiders6077]

Need to give it a good cleaning a lot of noise from the pair of F series and it can be slowed down to a more realistic speed I have some post war and 50s stuff with a bit of TLC they will run forever

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, noticed that during filming. Working on filming techniques and getting that speed just right. Don't have to highball it all the time!!!. Great layout with lots of action. More great Lionel trains coming to this channel, feel free to like and Subscribe. Thanks. Brian.

[@georgebenson6036]

I wonder if you could find enough super O track now to build that display, not to mention the rocket launcher.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

For sure you could. Super was very popular and Lionel produced a lot of it. Buy the best you can find and go for it!. Love to see it. The 175's are out there. That is what so great about postwar trains, they are out there and easy to work on if needed. Enjoy. Brian,.

[@elleryparsons2433]

I Would Lime To Know How Many Of those were Sold.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Good question, there are no direct records, but I am estimating that they made around 50 of these larger layouts for dealers. They were not sold directly to consumers typically. Brian

[@frankmuratore3639]

Super O is a far more quality track than the cheap rails of fast track Better electrical connection..much quieter running. Can be rebent to 072 curves.. but not easy Lionel today should make a run of 072 and reg curves.and reg straight and 27 in straight sections.. Bet it would sell.... One could use Atlas switches. Or Ross, gargraves.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, I love Super O track and do wish they had made a wider radius during the postwar years. I have seen people re-bend the curves, love that. I get why they went to fast track, it is better for small hands and was certainly cheaper than re-issuing super O. Great layout as well. Thanks. Brian

[@johnfroio4910]

A spectacular layout! Many interesting camera angles , too. Definitely very well filmed. Thank you, Brian. Do you have any information about those backdrop curtains with the train illustrations? They look great!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

HI John, Thank, always trying to show these awesome displays in as much detail as possible and working on getting better and better shots. The fabric was produced back in Late 50's to early 60's. I don't think it was officially licensed by Lionel but does depict Lionel trains from 1958. The fabric shows up on E-bay and shows. It makes a great backdrop for filming around layouts to help keep focus on the trains. Thanks. Brian.

[@burlingtonbill1]

@@BriansTrainRoom My mom made bedroom curtains from that material. Still have it somewhere - a bit faded. Why isn't the radar antenna rotating.? Also can't see the 140 banjo signal working. Otherwise a great video!

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yes, still working on my filming of these dealer layouts, didn't show the 175 in action as well. Thanks for the feedback and will get more accessories working for my next one. And the fabric is so cool!. Brian@@burlingtonbill1

[@conraillock1299]

Who owns this layout?

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Hi, the great thing about this channel is that I have had the opportunity to visit and film some awesome Postwar Lionel trains and share them with everyone (Great stuff on the way!). Because of that I do have to maintain some level of privacy with them as well. Some collectors or very open about their collections and others are much more private. I will disclose names on occasion when I have permission. Thank you for the question. Brian.

[@danshobbies13]

What brand track was that? I thought Lionel only had tubular track in the 50s.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Super O track was used. Was the best track available and was very realistic. Made between 1957 and 1962

[@worldsgreatestride]

What do you have connected to those signals to keep them from bobbing up and down as the cars pass? No way is that just an insulated section.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

I do believe it is just an insulated section, but more than 2 sections of track. That is the key to keeping a consistent connection. Thanks. Brian

[@worldsgreatestride]

Yeah I guess if it was longer than one section that would help. But usually what happens at the end of the train it will bob up and down when one car is left of the insulated section. I did not see yours doing that which made me think you have electronics on it.

[@rennethjarrett4580]

The track with the General would have worked out better if it went the other way. Crossing gate sensor.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, always trying to get different shots and running the trains a number of ways. I'll keep working on it for sure. Thanks for the note. Brian.

[@NICKONICKOLOKAKOS]

If going the other way, the General would not be able to push the consist into the sidings….. also, the instruction manual shows that the train should run left to right. Great video!!! 👍🏼

[@rennethjarrett4580]

@@NICKONICKOLOKAKOS Then the crossing gate sensor needs moved... Was my point...

[@NICKONICKOLOKAKOS]

@@rennethjarrett4580 not on an original dealer layout….. stay well

[@kaybaun2713]

Dad graduated high school in 1959.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Great year for trains!. Thanks. Brian

[@Swoose17]

What kind of track is that, Lionel?

[@BriansTrainRoom]

It was made my Lionel. It is called Super O track and it was available starting in 1957 and was produced until about the mid-60's. It has nice details and the trains look great on them. It was top of the line back then. Thanks. Brian

[@YourMom777-x3x]

Gee, I don’t even have to run my 12x8, 0 27 layout. I’ll just watch this on a continuous loop. I don’t have any derailments to deal with, I’m not spinning the power meter on the house, and I don’t have to pull off my huge dust cover and reinstall. 🎉Happy new year.🎉

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Good point, glad to help you get your train fix on the computer. I would still encourage you to run your trains, it's hard to get that great Ozone scent from a video. Thanks for comment! Brian

[@DavidLevine]

The track isn't tubular - was it replaced?

[@BriansTrainRoom]

No, the track in original to the Layout. It was from 1959 and Lionel was producing Super "O" track. A more realistic version of the "O" gauge tubular track from before. LOOKS GREAT! Thanks. Brian

[@vanvorst1999]

Interesting but so noisy 😕

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yep, Running all the trains at one time is noisy, but so visually satisfying! Thank you. Brian

[@DennnisTheGreat]

far out

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Well said, love the vintage Dealer layouts, they packed a lot of action!. Thanks, Brian

[@bigboy9693]

How do you get off the tram.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

The trolley just bumps back and forth! I suppose you just jump! :}

[@radarhec]

Now that's a real collection item !

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Yeah, these are so cool to run and operate with lots of action!. Love the feel and sounds of Vintage Lionel. Thanks, Brian.

[@huntercoleman460]

Great work Brian.

[@BriansTrainRoom]

Thank you. Having fun with these videos and it was a super cool display to film. Working on some great episodes now and hope to get them out soon. Appreciate the comment. Brian