There are two sets of trains from 1947 - 1995 with custom built
2333 Lionel F-3 Diesels with Twin Pullman motors and
Magne-trction which allows the locomotives to "stick" to the
tracks for faster speeds around the holiday layout. The smoke
From the steam locomotive is mint scented and none toxic.
What was used to make the model train layout?
(1.) A piece of 4' x
8' 1/2" plywood from Home Depot was cut into 8 pieces to make
them easy to transport, light to carry and easy to assemble and
dissemble if needed.
(2.) A square frame that would end up indented 6 inches from
underside of the table top was constructed from 1/2" x 3" pine.
(3.) 4 cross braces were added to the frame.
(4.) 6 legs 2" x 4" by 45" were cut from a piece of birch also
from Home Depot
(6.) Screws were used throughout the layout for quick assembly,
strength and for future easy disassembly.
(7.) Wiring was done
under the top with small holes cut through the bracing and table
top for the lock-ons, transformer - power pack and accessories.
The ends of the wires were twisted and soldered to prevent
fraying and to make good connections to the electrical
terminals.
(8.) A piece of green felt was purchased from JoAnne's and cut
to fit and placed on the table top and stapled to the underside
the finished cover is decorative and provides a measure of sound
dampening.
(9.) The power-pack with a built in safety circuit breaker was
plugged into to a safety surge suppressor.
Watch to see two Lionel trains running at once
Note: Best viewed with a Broadband
connection