Martin's Fabulous Collection

Ok, this collection isn't the biggest but it is probably one of the best I have ever seen. Add the 199 layout and I am just blown away. Thanks again Martin for sharing these!

Marc

Martin's Horde

All original, not refurbished, best of the best prewar trains. My living room floor sucks compared to Martin's!

199 Dealer Layout

Martin also sent me a pic of his 199 Dealer layout. Good things come in small packages. I love these little layouts. I can only imagine the personality of their creators. Damn this is great innovation packed into a small space!

marc

199 Continued...

Another shot of the 199 Layout.

Kachinga, Kachinga!

Martin sent me this awesome pics of his 400e's. Yes, the top is an original crackle black 400e. It in fact does exist. Wouldn't you have just loved to been in the Lionel factory when the guy figured out how to do this crackle black paint? I would have really loved to see this technique on some other trains of the time as well as rolling stock. I have a crackle black MTH 400e and it is really nice, I can't imagine how nice an original prewar Lionel flavor is.

Thanks for sending Martin! Martin and Rob Lear sent me a few other pics I'll post shortly!
Marc