Model Train Journal

Trainz has had several of the 48w whistle stations for sale in the last year. They usually sell for $50 or more if they are in excellent shape and work. If they are in an original box they can sell for $100 I have a 48w in very good shape that works but I don't remember what I paid for it I also hav...

AI emerges as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-layoffs-job-cuts-challenger-report-april-2026/ Artificial intelligence is the leading reason companies cite for layoffs for the second straight month, accounting for more than one in four job...

There is also a larger version of the prewar 3659 that goes with the 800/2800 freight cars. A 3859 The first ones come with the auto box coupler and the later ones use the simulated diecast knuckle coupler The postwar carry over of the 3659 with the new knuckle couplers is the 3559 Were you able to ...

Today is April fools day.

Relive nothing and trust no one. Just like any other day.

Deal financing arrangements: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260319623632/en/Chicago-Atlantic-Agents-a-Senior-Secured-Facility-to-Support-the-Acquisition-of-Lionel-Holdings-LLC-by-Round-2-Holdings-LLC This is interesting..... The combined company intends to capitalize on continued consumer...

Richard Barry, CEO of Lionel Brands Group Howard Hitchcock, President and Chief Operating Officer of Lionel Brands Group Praesidian Capital hired. Richard Barry, Former Toys “R” Us Executive On September 18, 2017, Toys "R" Us, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy So what happened to Thomas...

LIONEL TRAINS LOCOMOTIVE No. 2018 https://www.tandem-associates.com/lionel/lionel_trains_2018_loco.htm The Lionel Adriatic Type 2-6-4-Locomotive No. 2018 would be released concurrently with the No. 2037, but lacked Magnetraction. It was available beginning in 1956 until 1959, and again in 1960 and 1...

Looks like LIONEL 1555WS Postwar Train Set 1956

https://cdn10.bigcommerce.com/s-e252rx/ ... 453.169887

The die-cast frame does have more under frame detail cast into it compared the the stamped metal frames of say the 6464 series boxcars.

I will send you a picture of the die-cast frame

The D&H boxcar is a 9464 and according to the 1999 catalog page it does have a diecast frame and the original cat price was $99.95

I have a screenshot of the cat page but I am unable to post pictures. I will send the picture to Paul.

The Lionel 6-17235 B&M boxcar was made in 1998

TrainZ has one for $21.77
Lionel 6-17235 O Gauge Boston & Maine Boxcar #9464-398 LN/Box
https://www.trainz.com/products/lionel- ... dQ04mON6Kh

Emerson, Lake and Palmer

Greg Lake was, admittedly, a heavy smoker most of his life, and in his later years battled several serious health issues including COPD and pancreatic cancer. He passed away December 7, 2016.

Great song for CHRISTMAS. I Believe in Father Christmas

Nothing new this week, so here's a shot from the archives (2020). This is The Old Man's Consoli/Western Coil Zephyr running around the Christmas tree: After he retired, he took up the search for the Zephyr he'd craved since childhood, American Flyer's 9900. He'd begged his father for one for Christm...

Our ever-increasing dependence on Chinese manufacturing means that tariffs could have a measurable impact on all of our pocketbooks. So, what's this got to do with Kadee and the model train hobby? Why isn't Kadee worried? Everyone knows that Kadee's high-quality products are made in the USA. But wha...

Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes every lesson, without teachers https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alpha-school-artificial-intelligence/?intcid=CNI-00-10aaa3a Austin, Texas — Fourth and fifth graders at Alpha School in Austin, Texas, aren't just learning — they're pioneering education's ne...