Being a postwar collector, I would be ecstatic with such a gift! Heck when I buy this crap I'm like a kid at Christmas lol. Enjoy it!!

@dagryffynhobby

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There isn’t much that makes me happier than when my uncle passes trains on to me. There is so much joy to be found with the old stuff.

Getting trains from family is always the best. I've got to thank my grandpa for giving me his old lionel.

@dagryffynhobby

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I agree! And that’s great. I really wish I had more that was my grandfathers. The only thing I know for sure is that he bought my Budd RDC for my uncle many many years ago. Lionel and family is a fantastic combination.

Well done Dave ! You got a whole lotta goodies there !

@dagryffynhobby

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Thanks! So thankful to receive this collection.

Wow that’s awesome uncle trains cool nobody ever gave me trains since 1985 when dad gave me granpaps post war stuff

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I’m a lucky guy. I wish this was my grandads stuff, but I have a couple pieces in my collection with good sentimental value.

Your cup runneth over! You have a great uncle. 👍

@dagryffynhobby

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It does, and I do. I probably wouldn’t even have gotten back into the trains to this degree if it weren’t for him.

@ronalddevine9587

Жыл бұрын

@@dagryffynhobby Then you are doubly blessed.

Dave, would that we all had an uncle like that. Awesome. John from LI, NY

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I’m a lucky dude

Great gifts Dave! I got excited when I saw the 6465. I have a lot of them, but I always look for more. lol @ you singing love me tender 🤣🤣

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I have a lovely singing voice, don’t I. Haha. The tank cars are great. I should run mine more often.

Nice bunch of boxes. Love that #2065 4-6-4 Hudson with the 2046W. Nice comb0.

@dagryffynhobby

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Thanks. Yeah it’s a good looking set!

Nice in jealous. Love the older stuff

@dagryffynhobby

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It’s all classic!

Lots of cool projects there, Dave. 😎👍

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. Already worked on a few of them!

Hi Dave! Great gift. I like those PRR Tin cabooses as well. I don't think one can have to many ZW's. Very cool! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. Bill B.

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. The tin cabooses just speak to me! I’ll need to service all the ZWs, I think I have five now! Then keep maybe three of them? Idk. I’ll probably keep them all.

@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway

Жыл бұрын

@@dagryffynhobby Yes, can one ever have to many ZW's? That is the question.

WOW. Holy hanna. Good for you!!!!

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I’m thrilled!

Wow ,what a great gift. I know you will be busy going through this treasure again . If you sell the zw I would be interested. Maybe on one of the flat cars you could put the stomper tuck on it and give it a tour of the layout lol 🚂💨💨💨💨

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m giddy! I may have a ZW for sale eventually. Not sure. I gave the stomper a tour on a flat car a while back. He enjoyed it very much.

More yummy postwar!!!!!

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Delicious!

That #3424 Operating Brakeman car is a lot of fun. I know you said you’re missing the little man that goes on top, but he’s readily available on eBay also. His part # is 3424-33. Those telltales you found in one of your boxes goes with that operating car. Good luck with everything! Tom

Beautiful collection

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Amazing stuff Dave!! Lots of good postwar! I’m very jealous lol

@dagryffynhobby

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It was so much fun. I should go back and watch these when I need a boost!

WOW!!!!! nice haul. Enjoy

@dagryffynhobby

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Oh I will!!

Lots of kool stuff Awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@dagryffynhobby

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Definitely lots of cool items!

My goodness....that's quite a gift. It's good to keep it in the family. Some fine pieces to enjoy. Thanks Dave

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’m thankful and thrilled

Wow - what a haul Dave! I know it’ll take some time but if you fix up a bunch of that stuff you’ll have more than just a few ‘sets’ to play with and show off

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully this winter I’ll have some time to work on some of these gems.

A" Real Man" needs at least two ZWs, ha! I have a bunch of Lehigh Valley hoppers and happy to trade for that old 2065 with the feed water heater. What a nice treasure trove from your Uncle. Hope you are feeling better.

@dagryffynhobby

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I agree. Everyone needs multiple ZWs! I’ve wanted the 2064 for some time, glad to finally have one

Dave, The white stuff on the plastic side frames of the trucks (Scout), I have been told was the release media from the molds. That's a lot of nice stuff from your Uncle. Enjoy it!

@green97probe

Жыл бұрын

CRC 2-26 on a microfiber cloth will remove the white residue without harming the plastic.

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Never seen that before.

Have fun.

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Fun for days!

Awesome new trains he gave to you congratulations.I love postwar, I just picked up a box of NOS postwar. I want to do a video like you did showing some of them!!

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Do it! I’d like to see em

There’s no feeling like the feeling you get when there’s boxes of trains! It’s like Christmas but not during Christmas!

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

It’s one of my favorite things!

Only thing better then finding cheap trains are free trains. Enjoy them

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!

All right Dave! Great stuff from your uncle.. like #200 👍😎

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Definitely great stuff!

You got a lot of nice stuff. Enjoyed the video!

@dagryffynhobby

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Thanks! Lots of goodies to play with.

That little green baggage cart is for the American Flyer wayside station

@dagryffynhobby

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Awesome! Thanks!

You made quite a haul!!!

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I have zero complaints!

Enjoyed your video...I started collecting the cast-metal postwar scout locos, that can be fun as some are scarce (but still cheap) thanks, Bye!

@dagryffynhobby

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There are so many variations. Some with surprising features. First time I had a scout style loco with Magnetraction and smoke, I was stunned!

Nice! Looks like you are in for some fun times. Love making the old run like new.

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Taking an old engine that doesn’t work and making it run again is one of my favorite things!

Dave those unboxing times are always so much fun. It makes me feel like a kid again. Thanks for sharing.

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

It’s like Christmas and birthday morning wrapped into one!

Awesome video! 👋

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Dave, nice gift. It is absolutely a wonderful thing when a friend or someone inner family gives you a bunch of boxes of trains. I had the same experience a few months ago when my son in law gifted me a nice collection of post war Lionel from his grandfathers collection. I got 3 of the Lionel engines that I most wanted: A 671 Turbine, a 2332 GG1 from 1949 and a 2342 Santa Fe War Bonnet with center and end dummies. In addition I had a bunch of 1950-1970 vintage cars & accessories including a station with train delay, the classic oil derrick and pump & both a ZW (275 Watt) & a VW (150 Watt) transformers both of them in working condition (both needing new cords & diodes). I've spent weeks slowly going over all of these pieces restoring them as I go. I've shown some of them already on Facebook. I'm sure you will have a similar fun experience with this lot. Enjoy my friend!

I have a 2065 Hudson and it is an excellent runner

@dagryffynhobby

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After a service, I imaging it will do some significant time on the layout.

The holy grail of train unboxing. One can never have too many ZWs

@dagryffynhobby

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Haha. I agree!

Great score Dave! Those flat cars are great finds. The #6800 flatcar would have come with the Beechcraft Bonanza airplane load, the #6801 flatcar would have come with a Boat, either white hull with brown deck, or blue or yellow hull with a white deck. The #6802 flatcar came the US Steel Girder, and you have that in your find. The #6810 flatcar would have come with white trailer with the name Cooper Jarrett Inc. on its sides. The #362 Barrel Loader is a fun accessory. It would have come with 6 barrels, which would work in conjunction with the #3562 Barrel Car, but dumping the barrels into an empty gondola was what done as well. I think I heard you say you had the barrels in the video, but it is missing the little gate. Those are easily replaced. The part # is 362-48. They’re plentiful on eBay. I didn’t see the little man for the barrel loader either. His part # is 362-73. They too are plentiful on eBay. Great little accessory to say the least. It would look great on your layout, and lots of fun to play with. Get in touch with me if you need any assistance with any of your accessories. I’ll be happy to help. Tom

Just as soon I got the notice I am here, funny how some of these HO guys have lionels.

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

He has always been an O gauger at heart.

You wanted new content for your channel, and your uncle delivered. Awesome video. I was almost as excited as you waiting to see what you pulled out of the box next. Glad to see you finally got some 3 dome tankers to add to your tanker train. There are some good videos on KZread for restoring those 022 powered switches. They helped me bring mine back to life and fully functioning. The only problem with getting boxes of trains is justifying to the wifey about going to the Hamburg train show on September 11th. Lol.

A treasure trove of Lionel postwar models, Dave. Jackpot! Hopefully, this will brighten your days as it gives you new projects to look forward to (not that you need to have more, but it sets up new priorities). A thoughtful gift from a thoughtful uncle, your model train inspiration!

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

It’s given me a few things to fiddle with already.

lol , your own Red Caboose Motel

@wayneantoniazzi2706

Жыл бұрын

Jeez, why didn't I think of that! Great idea! 😃

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted to make my own red caboose motel since I was there as a kid!

Hi Dave! Many years ago my uncle sent me 2 boxes of what were to him were odds and ends but to me they were like gold and I remember each item to this day. Enjoy!

@dagryffynhobby

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That’s great! I hope to be able to restore and keep most of what he gave me.

Wow Dave, it looks like Christmas came early at the Chateau Gryffyn! Some good stuff that your uncle gave you! I won't comment on all of it except for a few items. First. check those manual switches. They MAY be the type that cuts off power when they're not open to the main line. VERY good and versatile and great for storing trains with engines on a sidetrack without them trying to "escape." Guys look for them just for that reason. I see the engine you called a 2026 actually has 2035 on the cab. That's a good one, I've got one myself. I call it "The Blockbuster" because of its chunky good looks. A good puller too! And you've got a 2065, another good one! I used a 2065 as a repaint project on account of the front end feedwater heater. I made a Jersey Central engine out of it. I wasn't planning on watching the vid this early but the wife's out and I'm keeping our Basset Hound company. A fun show as usual! Thanks!

Your uncle gave you some good trains! (i'm biased as I only collect postwar Lionel!) That reminds me, I wanted to ask you, where do you store your trains? And how many have you got??

Great video, loving the big dusty pile of stuff, the Facebook page is going well, lots of good stuff there as well

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Dusty boxes are the best!

Some pretty good stuff in there. I just picked up a 6672 reefer myself a couple weeks ago.

I have been wanting an n5c for year now but can never find them And then you get four of them haha I would recommend though try getting some accessories to go on the layout, my previous layouts never really had any but on this current layout I put a decent amount of accessories on and it makes all the difference. The accessories can add so much to a layout

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I plan on using accessories on another layout, a standard gauge loop under this layout. Hopefully. Send me an email about the caboose.

I have the 3461 dump car in green. Those log car are later postwar log cars

@dagryffynhobby

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Nice

It's been a while since it happened, but I more or less got to have this experience a couple times and it's just. the. best! One of my favorite items I got this way, which I'm slowly working towards restoring (off and on) is a 97 coal elevator, one of my favorite accessories. It's in pretty rough shape and probably will have to be repainted but I'm excited to eventually get it running again. Last Saturday I was given a small collection, in a box, which didn't have a lot of O gauge but it did include a couple neat items. There's a very rough Sakai HO set that I hope can be repaired, and I now have a third triple-dome Sunoco tanker (love those things). The most remarkable items may well be a Lionel 0706 vista dome (c. 1959-1962, supplied by Athearn) and best of all, a Lionel 0805 Radioactive Waste flatcar. the trucks and chassis were in somewhat rough shape but I was able to make it presentable and operable in the end. Definitely one of my absolute favorite postwar Lionel HO pieces I have.

@dagryffynhobby

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Very cool! I don’t know that I’ve ever had any Lionel HO in my collection. You are right, receiving a box like this is the best. And maybe you end up getting something you never even thought of but end up loving, sounds like you received some real good items.

I have a contact for a guy who has all the little parts that go onto Plasticville Bldgs, antennas, lights, and so on. Mostly those don't survive for 60 years, like the large plastic walls, roofs, etc. I'm guessing he is 3-D printing them.

@dagryffynhobby

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Nice. I’ll have to remember that. Just got a 3D printer myself. Hopefully I can print useful stuff like that too

Nice. Did you dream about cabeese after this unboxing? I only have a few Engines, but the 2035 may be my favorite. It is basically a 2025 with Magnetraction. A real bruiser.

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I always dream of cabooses. Lol. I hadn’t realized the 2035 was the 2025 with Magnetraction before this. I was wondering why one of my 2025s had Magnetraction!

@roccosabala6972

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@@dagryffynhobby Ha! I like the 2035 so much I hardly notice the weird four- wheel trailing truck.

@dagryffynhobby

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@@roccosabala6972 I already swapped that trailing truck for the earlier 2 wheel version. Unfortunately I found a problem with the locomotives wheels that I’ll have to address before using it again.

@roccosabala6972

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@@dagryffynhobby Lionel was tricky like that.

The signal is a g scale. L.g.b brand

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look at that again, it’s been a while and I don’t remember what it looks like

Oh man! Can he be my uncle too??

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

Lol, no, he’s mine! All mine! (Maniacal laugh!)

@MESA-East-Model-RR

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@@dagryffynhobby 😭

How much for the KW instruction sheet? How about the ZW Transformer? - I could rebuild the transformer.

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know. Not sure yet what I’m selling and what I’m holding onto.

So Dave, I have discovered that no one seems to have the sound of static sound boards from the MPC era. I.have a total ofvsix such engines. I am pretty sure three are OK, but without testing them I don't know about the other three. Do you have a recommendation for the best double sided sticky tape to use before testing them? BDS

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think you’ll find sos boards but there are certainly options for upgrades for better sounds. As far as tape, I would used the white foam double sided tape. But many of mine I’ve just stuck a business card inside the tender under the board. Not a good fix but it does the job.

@trainman5603

Жыл бұрын

@@dagryffynhobby Thanks! Never thought of old business cards!

I think your 2026 you were holding is a 2035 lol

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

I get a little dyslexic with numbers! Lol.

@Matt.K_Productions

Жыл бұрын

@@dagryffynhobby same here

The last engine do u want to sell it and some cars let me know tha ks

@dagryffynhobby

Жыл бұрын

If I decide to sell any of it, I’m sure I’ll at least post it in my Facebook group

@michaellindsey8769

Жыл бұрын

@@dagryffynhobby ok if u do I like to buy the last engine and tender u show thanks