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Traction and Trolleys

Streetcars, trams or trolleys. Call them what you will, I find these forms of transportation interesting. Not the same thing as cable cars, but they fit right in too.

ULT – Unidentified Little Trolley

July 26, 2014August 24, 2011 by Michael Carnell

I just received this very nice solid N Scale Birney trolley, but unfortunately I know nothing about it. It is a heavy metal molding and artfully done. I wish I knew where and when it was originally made and if it was designed with any particular power source in mind. I really would like to … Read more

Categories Traction and Trolleys, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags Birney, kit, trolley

Oxford Diecast London Transport Tram

July 26, 2014July 11, 2011 by Michael Carnell

Just today got a shipping notice from Hattons in the UK that his little gem is shipping. Of course if I am going to use a London Tram, I am going to have to do a little British layout. All we have is a drawing so far though, so I have absolutely no idea what … Read more

Categories Traction and Trolleys, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags London, tram, UK

Another One For Display

July 26, 2014May 25, 2011 by Michael Carnell

And now I am going to need to get a bit of O-Scale track to display it on. No, I am not venturing into building an O layout. At least not yet, but I really liked the looks of the Corgi model of the Birney trolley. What a fine looking beast for display on the … Read more

Categories Traction and Trolleys, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags Birney, Corgi, non-motorized

Collecting the Magazines

July 26, 2014April 22, 2011 by Michael Carnell

Fun times! I got a few more trolley and traction magazines in the mail. Don’t know why they make me so happy, but they really do. I have linked the picture to the spreadsheet where I am keeping track of the various issues I have – thereby letting me know all of the ones I … Read more

Categories Traction and Trolleys, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags Headlights, magazines, traction

Trolleys, Streetcars and Postcards – Oh My!

July 26, 2014April 19, 2011 by Michael Carnell

I know that, sadly, there are a lot of people who would consider my treasures to be trash. Probably even more people who would simply conclude that I am nuts. But I love my collections and doing my small part to preserve the past makes me happy. So look on in awe at two of … Read more

Categories Books & Book Reviews, Traction and Trolleys, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags postcards, streetcars
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