I think all that crew talk stuff is a bit boring, IMHO.

When I run trains, I want to run trains - not listen!
I really like tinplate, so I tend to favor prewar Lionel and Marx engines. Lately, I have picked up a couple of Prewar O gauge Ameriacn Flyer - mid 1930 stuff. It's pretty neat to run an old engine that is older than you are.....and I am older than dirt!

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