Lionel Postwar Passenger Sets II

Here's passenger sets #2140WS from 1948 (I put the wrong turbine in front of it, it should be the 671), #1520W from 1954 and #2244W from 1955. The original sets were 3 cars. We added a car here and there and the 2367 Wabash shows off a little pulling power.

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[kinleyside]

I enjoy all your vids and really like your layout. I was wondering if you could answer some ?'s about your layout: 1.) What are the overall dimensions? 2.) What size Diameter Curves? 3.) What type of track is this? - I think this is Gar-Graves, but let me know if I am incorrect. 4.) What switch machines are you using and are they under-the table?

I must say, I am very impressed with how smooth and quiet your postwar lionel runs.  Thanks. T.K.

[JC2341]

Thank you. 1)The long side is 9' x 16' and the yard area is 8' x 8'. 2)The outside track is 72", middle is 64" and the inside is 54". 3) It is Gar-Graves track, we bent the curves ourselves and it's Ross switches. 4) We used Lionel switch machines mounted under the board. We weren't sure how reliable they'd be at first but after 10yrs they've worked very well. They are non-derailing.

If you need more information shoot me an email.

[grizzleybearz282004]

the 1948-49 671 turbine pulling the green 2400 series pullmans is my favorte looking postwar turbine set very nice wanna trade :-]

[kernelsac]

i was wondering what the switch lever is on the bottom of my post war santa fe lionel is? my dad gave it to me. it was his when he was a kid in the early 50`s. could you help? its an f-3 i believe

[kernelsac]

i was wondering what the switch lever is on the bottom of my post war santa fe lionel is? my dad gave it to me. it was his when he was a kid in the early 50`s. could you help?

[lorimersnd]

great video!

[switchstand]

Like that Wabash passenger set. Looks like a fun to run layout too.

[lorimersnd]

Those F3s are sweet!

[Freeworld4575]

nice layout, make more videos!

[pdrake074]

MTH makes a Texas Special 6464-sized boxcar that looks perfect behind the 2245s, and smooths the size difference between the near-scale F3's and the under sized 2400 series cars.