Ive had an AMAZING response to the people looking into buying some of this stuff. I have over 50 e-mails and cannot keep up. I'm gunna say dont e-mail requests anymore until I can get the dust settled and see what's left. All the "cherries" have already been picked. THANK YOU to all who has reached out to support the channel like this!!!
@giuseppe490917 күн бұрын
Thanks for hooking me up with some cool N scale locos !
@regisbraga383320 күн бұрын
My friend, forget the HO stuff you’ve received: you have a REAL N scale rich empire at hands!!! Great locomotives - many Katos - tons of cars, (so) many spetaculars Peco switches, track and a lot of spare parts! Santa was really good to you! I hope you had a blessed Christmas together with your Little Lady and I wish both a great New Year! Huge hug!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Greetings My Friend, I wish I had the time and space to actually use ass the Wonderfull stuff that I come in contact with. Yes the amount of track and switches would make a GREAT Empire for sure. Nice HIGH END stuff too. This was the left overs after the local hobby shop come thru and cherry picked the collection. There buyer aint up on his game very well for sure. Happy new year to you little lady as well!
@pauls-train-asylum-58116 күн бұрын
One of the most interesting unboxing videos I've ever watched. What a great mix! Glad you were able to move most of them on to new homes. Great way to wrap up the year.
@classicmodeltrains14 күн бұрын
Thank you Paul! :-). Love your user name!!!
@michaelkendrick9716 күн бұрын
I just bought some of the hifi stuff Ron had and am glad to get it. Great videos and content. I’ve learned a lot since I first started watching him. Thanks Ron keep up the good work 😊
@classicmodeltrains14 күн бұрын
Just sent it off in the mail today. Thanks for your support!
@michaelkendrick9714 күн бұрын
@ you welcome
@michaelkendrick978 күн бұрын
I’m thinking about turning the guest bedroom into a train layout. It’s just the wife and I. She thinks it’s a great idea. My 4x8 table is currently in my garage and I can’t keep it clean. Just got to get some help and move it inside.
@David-f4r2u17 күн бұрын
Thanks for getting back to all of us.
@classicmodeltrains14 күн бұрын
I hope I didn't miss anyone :-)
@joefin590020 күн бұрын
Happy New Year, Ron. There is enough of these trains out there, sitting in attics and basements, to equip the entire nation with equipment for local Kids and Dads train clubs. A great way to bring generations together and teach the kids skills. The hobby needs a respected spokesman who can get such an effort going.
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Happy new year to you and yours as well Joe and I completely agree with you Sir!!
@DavidJeggo20 күн бұрын
Nice video Ron, thanks for taking the time to unbox the loot and share…sent you a note…we can talk later…no hurry…
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@ThadMarks18 күн бұрын
I was captivated with the un-boxing; just amazing stuff, thanks for sharing
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@hakannilsson949020 күн бұрын
Very enjoyable to watch. The larger HO 4-4-0 with pointed roof and without tender and pilot is a Mantua Belle of the Eighties. Famous as John Allen had one named Sergeant Ennis painted red on his Gorre & Daphetid RR.
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thank you for this info!!
@johnbanicki723219 күн бұрын
What a nice haul! Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the sale.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks John
@darrenrawlinson634418 күн бұрын
Fantastic lot! From brass to band drive, you got to do one of each. Opposite ends of the classic model trains!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Lots of history here
@modularsynthguy669419 күн бұрын
Amazing golden period N Scale collection!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
it sure is
@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards17 күн бұрын
What a Christmas haul! Enough projects to last the whole year. Happy new year! 🎉
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
It sure is! H.N.Y. to you as well!
@avlisk20 күн бұрын
This was a most enjoyable unboxing experience. Thanks to all involved.
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thank you
@zaboha20 күн бұрын
Nice lot of trains, makes you almost want to start an N layout 😊
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
You got that right!
@bdlii20 күн бұрын
Can't even imagine how many trains are boxed up with aging owners or those who have passed. My dad and Uncle both have their fair share and it's nothing compared to others. Not to mention all the trains I have from when I was a kid. People dont' know what to do with it all.
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Lots of treasures stowed away in dark places out there
@HeavyTanker-vx4oq20 күн бұрын
24:42 that is a Brass D&RGW K-28 locomotive. one of the MANY classes of D&RGW 3 foot gauge Mikado's. Quite rare actually, if you can find the tender for that thing its worth like $500 by its self. judging by the size, id say its a HOn3 model, so its HO scale, But is Narrow Gauge.
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thank you for this info. It is a HOn3
@louisbabyCT20 күн бұрын
1:32 scale is probably for slot car layout
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
It is I found out
@PetesPrettyGoodTrains15 күн бұрын
All sorts of cool stuff in that haul! The snow plow hustler is from Lionel!
@classicmodeltrains14 күн бұрын
Athearn made it for Lionel
@dvv4520 күн бұрын
That’s awesome! Lots of repairs for Ron!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Yes, I have my work cut out for me!
@mustachemike80220 күн бұрын
What an incredibly generous gift your buddy gave you there, Ron! Heck, you could just about fund your retirement on Pico switches alone! Lol!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Hopefully :-)
@JerseyBill-x9r20 күн бұрын
Well Ron, I don't know what you did to have such friends to give you so much interesting and valuable models plus gear. Great unboxing and Christmas present, Jersey Bill
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks J.B. I think it helps when most people dont really know what they have.
@lonniemcmillan321118 күн бұрын
You should take time out and tell us what you pulled out for your self! It's always fun going through stuff like that and see how things was back when they wanted you to have something for life!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
I kept 3 brass steamers in HO. All the N is being sold
@garykellerup347020 күн бұрын
Hey Ron. Fun to watch. Hopefully you get a guy who wants the whole lot of N scale. yeah, that's a lot of stuff. take care....G
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Hello Gary, Ive had Fellers looking but I'm selling it piece by piece. I have the time during the winter
@jamesdavenport458319 күн бұрын
Oh man you are one lucky guy.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Sun shines on a frogs butt every once in awhile ;-)
@rickmoustier172319 күн бұрын
That a really nice haul of N gage trains.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
a big one for sure!
@JerryScott-m1j18 күн бұрын
What you got is an N scalers dream!!! If only my wife would let me expand my layout...lol!!!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
I wish I did N scale
@elsdp-456020 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing.👍
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
You betcha!
@jebbohanan262620 күн бұрын
All I can say is…WOW!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
:-)
@keepamericayisraelgreat570820 күн бұрын
I am having the best time watching you open a wonderful surprise of HO model Trains and stuff. It is almost like getting trains on eBay or something like that. I like N scale a lot, but my eyes are not good enough to see it coming down the track without glasses, both kinds LOL
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Lots of stuff to take in here for sure
@FrankOConnor-x1j20 күн бұрын
Nice haul. That’s gonna keep you busy for a while. Happy New Year , Ron.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks Frank, yes ive been slammed with it since Thursday and It will keep me busy for another week just shipping it all out
@ettrains18 күн бұрын
24:41 that is a brass narrow gauge k37 by west side. Very high end stuff and worth a good bit even without a tender
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info
@jeffsikes531220 күн бұрын
hay buddy that ROUND HOUSE passanger kit the G&D IS A JHON ALLEN TRIBUTE KIT HARD TO COME BY THEASE DAYS
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
I found that out after it got sold
@swimjimsvideos524420 күн бұрын
What a score! Merry Christmas Ron! I enjoy your work.
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thank you Jim
@mjamesb6619 күн бұрын
Nice haul and great video.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks
@misterandersson564520 күн бұрын
Oh boy, boxes, boxes, boxes! You got some nice looking brass units there, can't wait to see when you to fix them up. If one of them is a narrow gauge, as some comment said, make sure to save a loop of that N scale track so you can run it afterwards! Keep up the nice work, and happy new year, Ron!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks, Yes one of them was a HOn3 2-8-2
@MygrandpasTrain17 күн бұрын
Wow so many goodies! I’d be tempted to email at some point but I can wait. Those mantua 2-8-2s are really nice runners and easy to work on, as long as the drive gears are not split… love those Hobbytown E8s too.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Yup! Lots of treasures
@morebassman586020 күн бұрын
nice score!! Give more info on your new train building please!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks, More info will come as its available
@herk876220 күн бұрын
What a haul Ron! N-scale is my choice scale. Keep up the great work, your channel here is absolutely awesome
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@lotsatrains20 күн бұрын
Great score on all that stuff hopefully it will sell quickly 👍
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks, It did sell quick
@AEStudt20 күн бұрын
Congratulations Ron very very interesting I'm considering a few items
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks
@chiefchook19 күн бұрын
Happy Festive Season, Ron; definitely a haul to remember!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Yes it is!
@jasoncheyne7820 күн бұрын
Great score love the N scale stuff looks like dad/grandpa passed and they just threw it in boxes
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Its sad what happens once the owner passes
@darrellnorton220820 күн бұрын
Great vid and a great haul Ron, would be like a kid in a sweet shop 🤗✌️
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks Darrell!
@JeffHanna-f3d20 күн бұрын
Wow that is a real life treasure chest! That had to be a blast to go through Ron. Other than the wet and icky mold…. What a shame. Take care, Jeff
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks Jeff
@RayBoebel20 күн бұрын
Someone was planning on or had one heck of an N gauge layout...HOLY COW!!!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
It must have been a monster, or was gunna be ;-)
@StationaryDingleberry20 күн бұрын
Great haul! I just got back from the ER... started having heart attack symptoms around 19:30... I have not gone back to look again (on doctor's orders), but I must have been hallucinating because I thought I saw YOU putting a TRAIN in the ROUND FILE... can't be true... Seriously that could be an old derelict on an abandoned siding... or something... oh my... PS The white metal 0-6-0 @ 24:31 is Mantua/Tyco I believe... fun to watch!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Well I hope you are OK? Too many Fellers having problems with there tickers. that was not a train. it was something masquerading around as a scale n gauge. There are lots of bachmanns in here that will can be sidelined on a siding :-D
@StationaryDingleberry19 күн бұрын
@@classicmodeltrains I've been told I have trouble "getting rid of stuff." I will not show this to my wife!
@davidsprague638518 күн бұрын
I believe that the 1/64 scale that old slot car gauge. From the 50's and 60s. I only wish that I could invest in half of the stock. Best wishes for a happy new year. Dave.
@SantaFeBob20 күн бұрын
That’s quite a collection of items. Oldies and moldies. You can probably save a majority of the stuff. This will keep you busy with videos for some time. Happy New Year!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Hello SF Bob. Been on the phone for hours today peddling this stuff. Lots of work ahead
@SantaFeBob20 күн бұрын
@ Awesome!
@xcrrustang20 күн бұрын
nice treasure box!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
It sure was!
@bigwoz7820 күн бұрын
Wow what a score
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Like winning at Bingo!
@bigwoz7817 күн бұрын
@ better
@Zebrails20 күн бұрын
Since my last name is Kraft, I will not swear, but... Cheezus Slice, you got $1000's of dollars worth of trains... those switches alone are multi $100's... You're gonna be busy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. John
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks John! Very busy indeed
@timsongs20320 күн бұрын
You're gonna make some money there. Love all that N scale stuff!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Hopefully :-)
@rwheatley020620 күн бұрын
What an awesome gift.
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Yes Sir!
@andrewzboray881913 күн бұрын
So glad you chucked that Readers Digest High Speed loco in the trash without hesitation. I had been thinking about starting a not-for-profit organization with the mission to remove all such locos from the ebay as a public service. Hopefully someone somewhere has found a good use for 'em.
@classicmodeltrains10 күн бұрын
Can't even figure out why RD had them made. weird P.R. campaign I guess
@johnnydeville570119 күн бұрын
Dang that's a treasure grove! Lots of awesome stuff! I'm digging alot of that N-Scale stuff! I'm a bi-scaler that does N-gage and HO-gage. Well technically I have some O, S and G gage locomotives too, but N & HO are my jam lol WHAT A GREAT SCORE!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
It's great to find someone who loves all the scales.
@impulsetaco20 күн бұрын
The green one at 3:33 is a German class E44. Fleischmann maybe? It looks to be 2 rail DC.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info. It is HO
@donaldlamendola829420 күн бұрын
Yes Engineer Ron there is a Santa Claus 😊
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Seems to be :-)
@johnorlitta20 күн бұрын
Hi Ron, in the plastic model hobby, the common scales are 1/144, 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32, with 1/144 being the smallest and 1/32 being the largest of these.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks John
@christophermondone686420 күн бұрын
What a great haul this day Christmas all over again, great day😂
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Yup! :-)
@whip-its_dad423920 күн бұрын
Great score Ron . I hope you can make a little profit from all that stuff . Seems like good variety .
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
I sure hope so!
@MrBnsftrain19 күн бұрын
3:00 that's a Mantua The General. I have one with red plastic front bogie wheels and non-working headlight. 5:15 that's a bullet train car, mostly likely an 0 series Shinkansen and the same model SMT Mainline did a video on 13:00 that's some Japanese metro/commuter train. There are so many types based on that body style. 31:20 1/32 scale trains are called Gauge 1, although this kit is intended for premium slot car tracks
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the good info Mr B
@ruagoof218 күн бұрын
Score....Looks like a Merry Christmas to me...
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
:-)
@danieljarvis312520 күн бұрын
The gearbox loco is either a Climax or a Heisler locomotive. The shay's had 3 vertical pistons
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Ive researched it as a Climax
@ZergSmasher20 күн бұрын
The 1/32 scale stuff was accessories to go on a slot car setup, as that is a common scale for slot cars. The figures were spectators to go in some grandstands by the track or something, and the pit box speaks for itself. As for all that N scale stuff, first of all nice haul, that's a ton of decent quality rolling stock, and some of those locos seemed to be in decent condition too. I'm actually considering getting into model railroading, and since I live in a small apartment N scale is what I'd be interested in.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@eottoe200117 күн бұрын
TY
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
:-)
@michaelespineira360820 күн бұрын
1 / 32 nd is
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
1/64 is S scale
@VarneyTrainMan20 күн бұрын
Man did you ever get a score with that lot, nice little HO Lionel snow plow, they came out early 60's hope it runs, make a nice addition to you collection, one of those brass models looks Like Varney kit, as they made some with brass boilers I have three different Varney steam engines with brass boilers, again very nice haul, some of the N gauge look great how ever, getting it all on the rail can be something in it's self, damn small wheels to get on the track. HAPPY NEW YEAR, all the best Daryl
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Hello Daryl, Thanks for the info! H.N.Y. to you as well!
@patji12320 күн бұрын
Hey Ron, 1/32 is a slot car scale.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks
@dalefraschetti187421 күн бұрын
Wow that is a score for sure. I can't imagine how much you would spend if you went out and bought all of that stuff 😮
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
There's 5K when new easily I would say. Probably 2-3k in turnouts and track alone (if new)
@andrewholmes833720 күн бұрын
Iv been building some of the old kits maybe you should do a show on one😮
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Not a bad idea
@dennismanbook20 күн бұрын
Happy new year Ron, always liked your videos! @8:34 while your digging into the box with mostly locomotives, I see there has been a couple of erector set parts also been thrown in, what looks like an 7 or 9 hole strip on the left by the Santa Fe loco and an larger brass ( actually plated brass) flanged wheel with an set screw on towards the bottom of the screen. I’m into the good old Lionel 3 rail stuff and had made a couple light towers from erector pieces for the track layout!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Happy new year to you and yours as well Dennis, My erector set was one of my favorite toys as a child. Helped mold me into who I am today.
@patricksparks663120 күн бұрын
Way cool - got a few hundos $$ there for the new train shack. Those brass jobbers will go fast. I'm watchin.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Hopefully!!
@butterbean419520 күн бұрын
great video and find. but this shows you why you shouldn't keep these trains in damp placeslike basements and sheds, . i told my wife and kids when im gone sell that stuff fast as you can dont let it sit around..
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks, also let the little lady know who much you actually spent on them so she dont get bamboozled by a slickster.
@butterbean419520 күн бұрын
@@classicmodeltrains yep ive made list of all my hobby stuff with prices
@markwakeley383520 күн бұрын
@@butterbean4195 Great idea ButterBean. That's my new project for this weekend. Inventory!
@butterbean419519 күн бұрын
@@markwakeley3835 im done with my trains next is my ham/cb/shortwave rigs rc trucks and guns , im surprised all the stuff i had ..lol
@butterbean419519 күн бұрын
@@classicmodeltrains i made my "when i go tits up" file today to put all my price list in..lol
@stephendollahan42518 күн бұрын
27:56, 1:32 scale, or Gauge 1, is the true standard gauge scale for g-gauge (45 mm) track, vs 1:29. Other scales using G-gauge are, 1:24 = meter gauge, 1:20.3 = 3ft gauge.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks
@johnfowler660012 күн бұрын
Anybody building slot car tracks would know 1/32 scales are the same & yes I still have my slot car from the early 70's when I was much younger. All those N scale cars are a great haul. Thanks Ron for the video
@johnblanton-fd3jf20 күн бұрын
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ! The 1/32 stuff is most likely slot car items. You have enough to go down the N rabbit hole, but that would get in the way of your HO and O , the very reason all my N is packed up. Enjoyed the video and looking forward to future videos of some the loco's you unboxed from the mold and mildew .
@scottb817520 күн бұрын
I inherited Strombecker and maybe even a few Lindberg Line slot cars back in the early 70's, which I think were one of many 1/32 scale brands popular from the 50's until the 1/64 scale AFX and Tyco slot cars dominated the market in the early 70's.
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Happy new year to you and yours as well John. Thanks for the info
@Cbtrainnut20 күн бұрын
Nice bunch of trains Ron! Hope you have an awesome New Year! Keep having fun! Looks like someone just tore the layout down who didn’t care. Like someone passed away and their kid or mover had to get rid of it. Such a shame, but they are in great hands now! Chris, Cbtrainnut!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks Chris, yes this stuff was packed in a hurry. I picture open box by the ledge of the table and a fore arm just wiping it into the box is what a lot of it looked like.
@betsy66219 күн бұрын
I don't remember the name of the guy who used to cast all those F unit shells out of resin, he used to do a whole line of resin cast passenger cars, diesel locomotive shells, and a few freight cars, the Peco turnouts are quite an expensive item, today I believe they go for around $40 a switch, looks like you had a great haul for Christmas this year!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info :-)
@brianlohr341220 күн бұрын
nice ho hall !!!!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks Brian
@thomasmoroney499320 күн бұрын
N scale is my choice my place is small…unfortunately can only set it up once a year…always look forward to this time of year…can’t wait until next ..great video…
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks
@neanderthal8818 күн бұрын
You should mention that scratchbuild Hiawatha to smt.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Its a body kit to update a existing con-cor Hudson over to look like the Hiawatha
@ecidaho20 күн бұрын
Very cool! Sad at the state some of the Nscale locos 😢. Hope he sales boost you though!! Thanks Ron and all best!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Good visiting with you today Erick
@ecidaho20 күн бұрын
@ Yes it was. Glad you called!
@peterhiggins332920 күн бұрын
A real Bummer. I've now watched all your videos...... always looking forward to the next. Have just finished restoring a Fleischmann E 320 0-4-0T Tinplate 2 rail DC. Nothing better than bringing something back to life...
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Well Thank you Peter for all your support!! I agree it is nice to breath new life into these old things
@jimanastasio19218 күн бұрын
Hi Ron. I couldn't help but notice three old Mantua power drive types, 2 Mikados and a Pacific I believe, in one of the first boxes you opened. I don't think you've done any videos on those, and you should. Those types are awesome. I have three myself, and I love them. The work well at low speeds and have power to spare. The Mikados are real beasts, with truly impressive pulling power. You owe it to yourself to bring at least one of them back from the dead. You will be impressed.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Hello Jim, I have done video's on the Tyco/Mantua Pacifics, Mikado's and Decapods. I agree there quite nice
@reelroller20 күн бұрын
I recently came across your channel and enjoyed your videos watching 3 or more videos a day. I was surprised when I saw that Ulrich model kit. My last name is Ulrich, pronounced "All rick". Never knew there were kits like that out there.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Well I'm glad you found my channel and it's entertaining to you, welcome aboard :-)
@TheRobertSterling20 күн бұрын
Wowsers Ron. 😵😱 What a nice Christmas present for the channel. Shame about the mold, but that happens. This will make for some good content. Watching you open box after box was like a kid let loose in a candy store, great 👍. I have the same plastic containers as you full of N scale rolling stock to repair. When the dust settles I could you a wack of trucks and wheels for repairs, give me a shout. Shipping less on N scale...lol. Cheers G. 🇨🇦
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
I have a lot of Fellers that reached out for them trucks and axles. After I get all the stuff here fixed up I will have to see what I got left to split up
@kylewilmeth266720 күн бұрын
Do you ever mess with high end trains DCC and all that?
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
High end yes, DCC sometimes but my viewers like the analog stuff the most
@kylewilmeth266720 күн бұрын
@classicmodeltrains i still have my very first tyco train that started it all
@johnparker787419 күн бұрын
I believe the white metal steamers are Bowsers. Nicer detail then the Mantua's
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
they ended up being 50's mantuas. I found the makers mark on them
@MattKonsol20 күн бұрын
Wow that is a lot of model trains right here someone sent you. At 19:17 those mkt alcos are alco FAs not PAs since they are 4 axle locomotives. Btw awesome video here you put out!
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks Matt, I figured I was blowing what the Alco's were. Thanks for keeping me straight :-)
@randydobson186320 күн бұрын
Hi Ron & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ron & Friends Randy & Hello Happy New Year's & Best 2025
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Hello Randy, Happy new year to you and yours as well!
@williamsantangelo20 күн бұрын
Wow Ron
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Holy Moly!
@azmike120 күн бұрын
Ancient stuff! Brass! Japanese! Looks like you have a little work ahead of you! But these trains are desirable. I'll be watching you!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
It was a nice find for sure
@christopherclark287619 күн бұрын
Looking forward to the bullet train video!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
I'm looking forward to working on it for sure
@caboosech20 күн бұрын
Great video ron
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Thanks Dave
@ericdelgado339520 күн бұрын
Hey Ron, Merry Christmas my northern almost Canadian friend lol !! That v heavy box is awesome a couple pieces I'd like in it but the thing you called a Shay is actually a Climax locomotive!! I had a kit of one of those years ago!! You certainly have a cool find right after Christmas
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Hello Eric, thanks for the info on the loco :-)
@allenctracy651118 күн бұрын
Hi Ron that hobbytown engine you said you are going to do a video on is a Alco RSD4 or 5 it's a RS3 but with 6 axle trucks. So you know.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks, another Feller noticed I called it wrong as well
@jdenm820 күн бұрын
I can provide a little info on the Japanese models; the Kitsumi models are a 0 Series Shinkansen (quite a substantial set too) and a KiHa 35 DMU. Their 0 Series isn't the most desirable version in Japan (I think the drives must be weak, every lot I've seen that comes up has a motor coach for every two or three trailers), but AFAIK it's still made out of metal (maybe brass? I don't recall). SMT Mainline here on KZbin has been building a set for ages, sourced from all over the place. The KiHa 35 is the Stainless Steel body variation (The paperwork says キハ35-0形ステンレスヂイーゼルカー; Kiha 35-0 Series Stainless Diesel Car). They built over 400 of them and they could be found on lines all over Japan, though only four are still in active service today (two of those in the Philippines). They're independent units, but only have one cab. They generally operated with other KiHa 35, 30 or 36 units that provided a second cab. Saying that, there's photos of them operating with all sorts of other KiHa units, like KiHa 10/45000 units and KiHa 26 Postal units. None of them are very common in the west; I couldn't begin to guess what they'd go for. EDIT: Oh, and the "Tenshodo" could be a proper Tenshodo. Only their Brass stuff usually makes it to the West, but they make all sorts. They even have a line of plastic kits, T-Evolution. The power bogies for those kits (which are sold separately) can be quite useful in other applications since they're entirely self-contained drivetrains.
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
Thanks for all this cool information!
@LordKahless91020 күн бұрын
I had another comment but it seems to have gone missing, The N scale Encyclopedia is a Good online resource for identifying any n scale rolling stock. I'm a N scaler so I use it all the time
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Cool! Thanks
@SeanMcConnell-d3x20 күн бұрын
I think you meant to say Holy Moldy!
@classicmodeltrains17 күн бұрын
He He YUP!!
@colestrains120 күн бұрын
My postwar hungry eyes have spotted a 2025/675 in the background. Is that one awaiting restoration?
@classicmodeltrains20 күн бұрын
Good eyes Cole! 675 waiting for a resto and re-paint :-)
@timothyrose405220 күн бұрын
Clearly, you've been a very good boy this year. And you probably thought there was no such thing as Santa. (I didn't know Santa's real name was Vern...that's a new one) Well, now you can Believe. That's some very nice stuff. Congrats!