A locomotive I've been trying to decide what to do with, the Lionel 2036 on the point of a short freight clears Bridge #305:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55132218603_076ffbed4d_b.jpg
This 2036 has been on and off the workbench a number of times, wondering whether to spend the time ...
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- Fri Mar 06, 2026 9:44 am
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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- Thu Mar 05, 2026 10:52 am
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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Re: Seen around the layout
American Flyer S-gauge:

The Flyer Hudson was an iconic postwar locomotive, a far better "model" IMHO than any Hudson made by Lionel.

The Flyer Hudson was an iconic postwar locomotive, a far better "model" IMHO than any Hudson made by Lionel.
- Sat Feb 28, 2026 9:47 am
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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Re: Seen around the layout
Flyer set #4001 from 1940 was spotted pulling into the platforms on the back straight a few days ago:

Rare outing for a classic set.

Rare outing for a classic set.
- Tue Feb 24, 2026 8:49 am
- Forum: Paper/Cardboard Structures
- Topic: Glitter house in the 'hood
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Re: Glitter house in the 'hood
Another Sears house, this from 1932... The Maplewood :
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55114066680_d57476cd2d_b.jpg
A few minor changes (chimney, window arrangements, etc.), but basically as drawn. The roofline on that front entryway was a challenge.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Structures ...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55114066680_d57476cd2d_b.jpg
A few minor changes (chimney, window arrangements, etc.), but basically as drawn. The roofline on that front entryway was a challenge.
https://photos.smugmug.com/Structures ...
- Sat Feb 14, 2026 10:03 am
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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Re: Seen around the layout
A 2017 shot of the layout at The Train Shack, Burbank, California:

Photo courtesy of Kevin Dooley.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Dooley.
- Fri Feb 13, 2026 8:35 am
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- Topic: Seen around the layout
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Re: Seen around the layout
Flyer motor #3015 with a short string of passenger cars in tow (Flyer #3140/3141/3142):

Having passed a slow Lionel freight, it's seen headed south, clearing Bridge #305 to approach Heat Pump Pass.

Having passed a slow Lionel freight, it's seen headed south, clearing Bridge #305 to approach Heat Pump Pass.
- Tue Feb 10, 2026 3:34 pm
- Forum: Pre-War Lionel Trains
- Topic: Lionel Prewar-O Photo Gallery
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Re: Lionel Prewar-O Photo Gallery
Found this little 248 on a train list recently; refurbished by an "artist" some time ago, it needs some work:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55069254044_0d291ecc39_b.jpg
Not too bad of a job (except for the contrasting green roof bit, lol); it needs to be re-wheeled and some new rollers on ...
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Not too bad of a job (except for the contrasting green roof bit, lol); it needs to be re-wheeled and some new rollers on ...
- Tue Feb 03, 2026 4:00 pm
- Forum: Other O Gauge Trains
- Topic: American Flyer O-gauge trains
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Re: American Flyer O-gauge trains
The American Flyer Red Bird set from 1931:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55075607740_c4169a4295_b.jpg
A 3182 locomotive/tender combination, a 3141 coach, and a 3142 observation, this set was one of four from the bottom rung of the product line as the country descended into the Great ...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55075607740_c4169a4295_b.jpg
A 3182 locomotive/tender combination, a 3141 coach, and a 3142 observation, this set was one of four from the bottom rung of the product line as the country descended into the Great ...
- Sat Jan 24, 2026 2:39 pm
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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Re: Seen around the layout
An American Flyer #3192 has the point on a short freight heading south off the Hell Gate Bridge (#305):
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55058692921_fa4448a24e_b.jpg
The 3192 and 3193 locomotive/tender combinations were American Flyer's 1930 return to electric O-gauge steam after nearly a ...
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The 3192 and 3193 locomotive/tender combinations were American Flyer's 1930 return to electric O-gauge steam after nearly a ...
- Thu Jan 15, 2026 1:49 pm
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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Re: Seen around the layout
A recreation of Lionel set 1555WS (1956) was recently seen in the basement:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55043187274_7134b1e08f_b.jpg
Original Lionel 2018 2-6-4 locomotive, 6362-125 NYC gondola, and a 6257-50 LL caboose; we filled in the gaps with modern era reissues (6026W tender, 6464 ...
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55043187274_7134b1e08f_b.jpg
Original Lionel 2018 2-6-4 locomotive, 6362-125 NYC gondola, and a 6257-50 LL caboose; we filled in the gaps with modern era reissues (6026W tender, 6464 ...






























