On this Episode of Train Box, Bob Keller and CTT editor Hal Miller put a new Legacy Lionel Soo 4-6-0 through its paces. Then Bob shows part of his collection of colorful tinplate O gauge Marx locomotives and rolling stock. Finally, he discusses railroad timetables and other paper memorabilia that make interesting and informative reading in your train room.
Bob’s Train Box Episode 73
By Bob Keller | September 13, 2021
A Lionel 4-6-0, Marx tinplate, railroad timetables and other paper items
I like Bob’s presentation – light and breezy, with a bit of humour. Will CTT ever address toy trains available in, or from other countries (even Canada!)? In particular I am thinking Hornby, but surely there were small manufacturers producing trains for their local enthusiasts. Even Australia and New Zealand had toy trains produced for a few years following WWII.
…Sorry. Posted too quickly. I meant to ad that, according to Roy L. Marten’s book “History of the Wisconsin Central,” the 2645 was originally built by Brooks for the Wisconsin Central Railway in 1900 as WC #247. She was renumbered in 1909 when the Soo leased the Wisconsin Central. Here’s a link to the museum description. https://www.midcontinent.org/equipment-roster/steam-locomotives/soo-line-2645/
The Lionel Soo 4-6-0 #2645 is a real gem. I just purchased one. The prototype Soo 2645 has been on display at the Mid Continent Railway Historical Society Museum in North Freedom, WI., since 1988. Prior to that, she was on post-retirement display at Waukesha WI Roy L. Marten’s book “History of the Wisconsin Central,”