The original was a failed experiment by lionel to get girls involved in the hobby in the 50's. They didnt go for it, hense it had a very short life on the assembly line. No days it is a very rare collectors peice for Post War Lionel Collectors. Not a big fan of the actual set, but as a collector, I would love to have one of these sets in my collection if ever given the chance.
Perhaps if they had painted certain parts of the loco pink, such as the cab, smokebox and wheels, instead of just taking it and dipping it in a tin of pink paint, it might have sold better. But then it would not be so collectable today.
It seems more girls come to our Garden Railway than boys. They also ask better questions. We are planning to build a pink train for Breast Cancer Awareness for Valentines Day.
Many peolpe say that there is no change with the Williams By Bachmann trains compaired to the original Williams. I bought a CSX U-Boat last Xmas time. Works just fine.
This set is a recent remake by Williams (before their buyout by Bachman) of the famous "Edsel" version (another name for pink!) of the postwar Lionel, which now sells for huge ammount's of cash. Carol is thrilled to run this set at club open house displays. It now gets rave reviews from boys and girls alike!
@Bionicworm1 As a past owner back in the 50's of the original Lady Lionel set this re-creation is nowheres close to the original. Williams should have tried better. The only reason I don't have it any more is an aunt of mine gave it away without telling me. The TTTCA museum in Strasburg Pa has one. And yes, this set was one of Sinatra's favorites; he had quite the lionel collection.
i have read about that train. the bad thing was that barely any girl bought it so they painted them black (original color) and sold them to boys because girls thought that was a boy hobby.
Your right! This train is my wife's pride and joy. She is involved in many of my hobbies. Toy Trains and HAM radio are our current, most expensive ones!
Thanks for watching. Check out my other videos on my YouTube Channel. I have 76 videos posted, some are much nicer and you should enjoy them. Just click on the name BIONICWORM1 on this video. It will take you there. Mike Rapp
There is a chat group on Yahoo Groups just for Fastrack users that I'm a member of. You get ton's of info and help from other users. I only have been in O-Gauge since the spring and they helped me with the info to build this. Mike Rapp
The original was a failed experiment by lionel to get girls involved in the hobby in the 50's. They didnt go for it, hense it had a very short life on the assembly line. No days it is a very rare collectors peice for Post War Lionel Collectors. Not a big fan of the actual set, but as a collector, I would love to have one of these sets in my collection if ever given the chance.
maz323se 2 months ago
Great video check out mine I have a lot of modern, mpc, and postwar Lionel posted! I wonder how the Williams gg1 girls set looks
abusepawallecat 7 months ago
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This is Lionel, NOT Williams... Only Lionel makes the Girls' Train Set! :) LOL
james1234434 8 months ago
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james1234434 8 months ago
Perhaps if they had painted certain parts of the loco pink, such as the cab, smokebox and wheels, instead of just taking it and dipping it in a tin of pink paint, it might have sold better. But then it would not be so collectable today.
JBofBrisbane 1 year ago
The WMG are a bunch of fucking cunts.
LarsIsAKidToucher 1 year ago 2
i would make it black
codybrock2345 1 year ago
A pink steam locomotive isnt very authentic, but is interesting.
stickdog100 1 year ago
It seems more girls come to our Garden Railway than boys. They also ask better questions. We are planning to build a pink train for Breast Cancer Awareness for Valentines Day.
ATKFOH3 2 years ago
Many peolpe say that there is no change with the Williams By Bachmann trains compaired to the original Williams. I bought a CSX U-Boat last Xmas time. Works just fine.
yardlet6 2 years ago
24,121 views and only 9 comments
cool set by the way ;]
TimiS0 3 years ago
This set is a recent remake by Williams (before their buyout by Bachman) of the famous "Edsel" version (another name for pink!) of the postwar Lionel, which now sells for huge ammount's of cash. Carol is thrilled to run this set at club open house displays. It now gets rave reviews from boys and girls alike!
Mike Rapp
Bionicworm1 3 years ago
@Bionicworm1 As a past owner back in the 50's of the original Lady Lionel set this re-creation is nowheres close to the original. Williams should have tried better. The only reason I don't have it any more is an aunt of mine gave it away without telling me. The TTTCA museum in Strasburg Pa has one. And yes, this set was one of Sinatra's favorites; he had quite the lionel collection.
musicman8942 9 months ago
Over 13,000 views on this video kinda tells you something different, unless a GAY train is your way of saying it's cool?
Mike Rapp
Bionicworm1 3 years ago
It looks like the Gay train straight to Seattle (I picked Seattle at random) (HONEST!)
TheExecutioner2007 3 years ago
i have read about that train. the bad thing was that barely any girl bought it so they painted them black (original color) and sold them to boys because girls thought that was a boy hobby.
Wierdo4848 3 years ago
Your right! This train is my wife's pride and joy. She is involved in many of my hobbies. Toy Trains and HAM radio are our current, most expensive ones!
Mike Rapp
Bionicworm1 3 years ago
my naphew and I love it good job dude ;)
lethalflame 4 years ago 2
Thanks for watching. Check out my other videos on my YouTube Channel. I have 76 videos posted, some are much nicer and you should enjoy them. Just click on the name BIONICWORM1 on this video. It will take you there. Mike Rapp
Bionicworm1 4 years ago
Hi, No it's a simple Williams. If you look at some of my other videos on my channel you will see it on my club layout which looks great! Mike Rapp
Bionicworm1 4 years ago
The group "Manhattan Transfer" did both songs. They do alot in the '40's style. Mike Rapp
Bionicworm1 4 years ago
it's nice! I love your layout! It looks great built up with fastrack!
furryfurball1221 4 years ago
There is a chat group on Yahoo Groups just for Fastrack users that I'm a member of. You get ton's of info and help from other users. I only have been in O-Gauge since the spring and they helped me with the info to build this. Mike Rapp
Bionicworm1 4 years ago
i like the colorfull train,is that lionel?
SNOSTER1 4 years ago
No, this is made by Williams. It is a remake of a 1950's Lionel Girls Train. Williams did a great job of it. Nice powerful train. Mike
Bionicworm1 4 years ago
Thanks, Mike.
Bionicworm1 4 years ago