We all know that at Christmas time we see those cheap G Gauge Trains underneath peoples Christmas trees on over expensive ornaments on said trees. Anyone got anything to say about either?
Quote from: panniertankboy8751 on December 06, 2009, 11:59:15 AM
We all know that at Christmas time we see those cheap G Gauge Trains underneath peoples Christmas trees on over expensive ornaments on said trees. Anyone got anything to say about either?
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Quote from: panniertankboy8751 on December 06, 2009, 11:59:15 AM
We all know that at Christmas time we see those cheap G Gauge Trains underneath peoples Christmas trees on over expensive ornaments on said trees. Anyone got anything to say about either?
A cheap train under the tree probably won't encourage anybody to continue in the hobby, but they can have some value as a seasonal decoration. I kind of like the Hallmark ornaments that are miniaturized versions of old Lionel trains. They're a little heavy, but they invoke some fond memories. I could say something about the value of someone else's comment to your post, but I don't want to start a flame war in this thread.
I went the other way. I have "expensive' trains under a tree with "cheap" ornaments.
Bruce
Quote from: mhampton on December 06, 2009, 03:19:57 PM
Quote from: panniertankboy8751 on December 06, 2009, 11:59:15 AM
We all know that at Christmas time we see those cheap G Gauge Trains underneath peoples Christmas trees on over expensive ornaments on said trees. Anyone got anything to say about either?
A cheap train under the tree probably won't encourage anybody to continue in the hobby, but they can have some value as a seasonal decoration. I kind of like the Hallmark ornaments that are miniaturized versions of old Lionel trains. They're a little heavy, but they invoke some fond memories. I could say something about the value of someone else's comment to your post, but I don't want to start a flame war in this thread.
Well, not cheap in that sense. I mean like the quality of the locos. Like, the only ones you can basicly find are 0-6-0s and 2-6-0s.
The Hallmarks are pretty good. I have all of them except for 1997's SP 4449 and 1998's Santa Fe F A Unit and the Red MicAurthur/Mikado for this year.
It is that cheap train around my childhood Christmas tree that sparked my love of trains and fond memories I still have to this day. remember it takes kindling to start a good fire.
NM
Ok ignore the "Cheap" Comment.
I just wish te sets could be a little more acurate. I was Decorating for Christmas today and found a set. It came with a American Engine and Cars but the destination boards on the station said:
London
Bristol
Wales
Leeds
Liverpool
??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
Quote from: panniertankboy8751 on December 06, 2009, 08:52:23 PM
the destination boards on the station said:
London
Bristol
Wales
Leeds
Liverpool
Those are all fairly large cities across the pond (in Britain).
trains under the tree never got popular long enough to be called a hobby. The only people who actually watched it were the hobbiest and and kids.
Quote from: ABC on December 06, 2009, 08:54:44 PM
Quote from: panniertankboy8751 on December 06, 2009, 08:52:23 PM
the destination boards on the station said:
London
Bristol
Wales
Leeds
Liverpool
Those are all fairly large cities across the pond (in Britain).
I know tthat, but the ???s were for it being an ameican train with UK destinations.
How about these US cities/towns?
London, KY
Bristol, TN
Wales, UT
Leeds, UT
Liverpool, NY
I guess I have missed the entire reason for this post but let me throw in an observation.
If a train set is made for an under the tree existence, what would make you think a manufacturer is going to put a lot of effort into a hobby level of detail and accuracy and be able to price it at a level the average customer is will willing to pay to put something out once a year?
BTW....over the years here, there have been any number of threads about Christmas layouts with photos showing some really nice work on the displays. A lousy trainset can still look good in a decent display.
Anyway....... Merry Christmas to you all......and I hope you are blessed with the true understanding of the season is all about.
Quote from: ebtbob on December 07, 2009, 05:59:00 PM
Anyway....... Merry Christmas to you all......and I hope you are blessed with the true understanding of the season is all about.
Aye, God Bless It!