tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.comments2023-10-09T07:26:57.299-04:00Standard Gauge BlogStandard Gauge Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12580532948851213149noreply@blogger.comBlogger619125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-44636539122785998602023-05-15T12:29:00.144-04:002023-05-15T12:29:00.144-04:00If you are a TCA Member, ping Dave Carse. He is i...If you are a TCA Member, ping Dave Carse. He is in the directory. He is an absolutely great guy and he has copies of the book.Standard Gauge Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580532948851213149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-55723226835666957902023-01-16T15:28:57.553-05:002023-01-16T15:28:57.553-05:00How do I find "Not Your Daddy's Standard ...How do I find "Not Your Daddy's Standard Gauge"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864646315504448469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-61650031697798357742022-10-25T21:05:14.665-04:002022-10-25T21:05:14.665-04:00Just found myself today opening the book looking f...Just found myself today opening the book looking for information. marklin80https://www.blogger.com/profile/09794659664192178921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-62976347803964844872022-09-30T16:10:44.909-04:002022-09-30T16:10:44.909-04:00Folks, anonymous comments are hard to answer. Yes...Folks, anonymous comments are hard to answer. Yes, Dehanes parts can still be had. Much easier if you are a member of the Train Collectors Association.Standard Gauge Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580532948851213149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-15468494090245551352022-03-15T19:18:06.672-04:002022-03-15T19:18:06.672-04:00Looking for de Hanes parts.
Or someone that can ma...Looking for de Hanes parts.<br />Or someone that can make a 3D copy.<br />Looking for the end cap top for the zephyr .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837312430911185763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-33981524333437027572019-12-01T22:28:25.599-05:002019-12-01T22:28:25.599-05:00I have a small 2 7/8 layout with a video of it on ...I have a small 2 7/8 layout with a video of it on YouTube. <br /><br />There are two loops on the table which are all original track (and one switch and bumper). There is also an elevated loop of my own track (no joints).<br /><br />It is both fun and educational to work with and operate. I came to appreciate what a step forward the subsequent tubular track developed at White Street for the Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848938268615013614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-64015306250812581442019-04-16T09:16:47.374-04:002019-04-16T09:16:47.374-04:00Not sure when you visited, but the museum reorgani...Not sure when you visited, but the museum reorganized the Shempp display several years ago. Still pretty full (they are trying to show as much as they can with limited space) but there's more interpretation. Also, the Historical Society did not buy the collection. The Williamsport-Lycoming Foundation bought it from Mr. Shempp in the 1980s and loaned it to the Historical Society, later Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-19012948345203676852019-02-01T11:46:16.130-05:002019-02-01T11:46:16.130-05:00Feb 1 2019
So who is out there collecting or oper...Feb 1 2019<br /><br />So who is out there collecting or operating 2 7/8? <br /><br />I have a 2 loop 5 x 10 layout. Working on adding an elevated loop this winter. <br /><br />have early stages at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGnMq7wAmLU<br /><br />I have a number of Jim Cohen pieces as well as 3 Lionel.<br /><br />best<br /> John Goulet<br /> Hubbardston MAJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848938268615013614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-58660015223878118062019-01-24T03:29:25.166-05:002019-01-24T03:29:25.166-05:00Thanks for your sharing.Thanks for your sharing.Temp Gaugehttp://www.jugauge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-57208049561370377422018-11-01T12:11:36.404-04:002018-11-01T12:11:36.404-04:00Bill was my uncle ! Been in that room many times -...Bill was my uncle ! Been in that room many times - he actually had that room built for his trains - also had second room with trains lining all of the walls as in this picture. He used to run the trains for all ofbus kids on holidays. MemoriesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-15695187367540790422018-08-23T23:11:24.638-04:002018-08-23T23:11:24.638-04:00Interestingly enough, a Creswell 600e is listed on...Interestingly enough, a Creswell 600e is listed on eBay right now, with a Buy-It-Now price of $4495 and $85.00 shipping:<br /><br />https://www.ebay.com/itm/standard-gauge-Hudson-600e-By-Harlan-Creswell-super-super-rare/273412301168?hash=item3fa8a4a170:g:t04AAOSwzcpbSQm2<br /><br />I stumbled onto this blog a couple of days ago, and saw the 600e tonight. Synchronicity?Thomas Jeffersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715588092603378879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-47154154467783889382017-11-20T21:41:36.746-05:002017-11-20T21:41:36.746-05:00Marc - glad to see you posting again. I was watchi...Marc - glad to see you posting again. I was watching this one - really taken back by the selling price. The Maurer DD1's went for a more reasonable price (but it wasn't one of the rare Hendrich's repowered units (only 3 made. Building new and somewhat unique Modern Standard Gauge pieces (the Lee Line GS4 and streamliners), it's good to see interest in the stuff. Very exciting to Jim Watermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-86154484210928667592017-07-29T12:15:57.772-04:002017-07-29T12:15:57.772-04:00Hi Jim Yes not more than 100 perhaps closer to 75...Hi Jim Yes not more than 100 perhaps closer to 75 or so remember every one of this pieces was hand machined by only Bob and his Father ... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283721467673195466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-8894356588533770562017-03-26T13:24:06.328-04:002017-03-26T13:24:06.328-04:00oh I wants it!
Would restore it too
Drive it aro...oh I wants it! <br />Would restore it too <br />Drive it around L.A. & go to the Orange Empire Museum where the real Red Cars are kept Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11522236065275169534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-79896657616993515052016-12-10T09:16:10.666-05:002016-12-10T09:16:10.666-05:00I'm now getting into standard gauge and picked... I'm now getting into standard gauge and picked up this trolley. It to does not run because of bad warping. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement motor for it ? One that is of a newer design/better quality materials. Thanks in advance.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03049073357901297803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-49984830706427712502016-05-18T10:56:11.803-04:002016-05-18T10:56:11.803-04:00Does anyone know just how many were produced?
Ji...Does anyone know just how many were produced? <br /><br />Jim WatermanJim Watermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16271180171609860833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-46268814218634152362016-04-11T17:31:56.200-04:002016-04-11T17:31:56.200-04:00What is the large yellow factory-like building in ...What is the large yellow factory-like building in the background? It reminds me of the Prewar Lionel Standard Guage Powerhouse, but the windows do not seem to be stamped into the sides.Ronald D. Whiteursnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-90422118151052059632016-03-19T22:26:45.153-04:002016-03-19T22:26:45.153-04:00I just picked up one of these minus the cow catche...I just picked up one of these minus the cow catcher and it needs a bridge rectifier to run under AC. It is a nice beautiful locomotive. I also picked up the #13 coach car that was with it. Maybe I will find the matching cars in the future. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891930859318018167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-61717186995969865882016-02-29T20:03:44.490-05:002016-02-29T20:03:44.490-05:00Ther used to be a full zephyr train set in kansas ...Ther used to be a full zephyr train set in kansas city parked in an industrial park siding. The interior was pretty gutted but the exterior was really nice considering it ahd obviously been abandoned for a lot of years. This was in the 80's. Does anyone know the current disposition of this train, its history <br />and the name?<br />Jim Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672934097746942191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-8016051748462616622016-02-09T23:51:13.482-05:002016-02-09T23:51:13.482-05:00Hello Tom, I really like your layout. I'm tota...Hello Tom, I really like your layout. I'm totally new to Standard Gauge. Your plan is 9'x5', yes??Carey TeaRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469981481666892041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-39087225641579214912016-02-09T23:50:10.983-05:002016-02-09T23:50:10.983-05:00Hello Tom, really like your track plan. I'm to...Hello Tom, really like your track plan. I'm totally new to Standard Gauge (my MTH train set, asstd track and a transforme (Z2000). This plan of yours is 9'x5', yes??Carey TeaRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469981481666892041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-12106983029182367562016-01-06T14:04:21.981-05:002016-01-06T14:04:21.981-05:00Who made the elevated station. Contact info would...Who made the elevated station. Contact info would be greatly appreciated. <br />Thank you<br />tlclocate@gmail.comJD Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07599471128801872000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-46409204435861818912015-07-18T21:10:26.805-04:002015-07-18T21:10:26.805-04:00Is this Standard gauge GG1 still made?
Can you or...Is this Standard gauge GG1 still made?<br /><br />Can you order one? What would be the cost?<br /><br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-88591119929298925042015-03-26T03:00:24.868-04:002015-03-26T03:00:24.868-04:00Re: lights & power. I own one of Bob's ca...Re: lights & power. I own one of Bob's carrousels. I've had it for 40 years, bought it at the chicken coop. Mine had the same lighting/power/gear grinding noise. hipilot@rocketmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7665658.post-84331329601134474742015-02-25T15:26:04.906-05:002015-02-25T15:26:04.906-05:00Hi, I am the son of Dick Battaglia, he was the &qu...Hi, I am the son of Dick Battaglia, he was the "D" in JAD and Art Varney was the A and John Daniel was the J. <br />My father was the last remaining partner until his passing last year (2014). <br />I actually have that TTOS you have posted right next to me along with a lot of JAD memorabilia from that time, including NOS trains. <br />Anyway, if you have any questions you can email Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com