Message 375
Snow Set on eBay!
From: myflyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 67.8.236.70
Date: December 12, 2002
Time: 08:27 AM
Comments
There is a snow / winter panel set on eBay that looks to be in pretty good shape...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1925485694
Enjoy....Chuck
Message 374
The Big One! Westerner 1200 set on eBay!
From: myflyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 67.8.236.70
Date: December 06, 2002
Time: 12:26 AM
Comments
The 12 panel set, complete with switches and crossover!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1923944164
As always, Cavet Emptor! Chuck
Message 373
re: Winter Wonderland Set
From: myflyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 67.8.236.70
Date: December 05, 2002
Time: 12:10 AM
Comments
Congrats on getting a snow set. I would also like to see those close-up pictures of the winter homes. I would be happy to post such photos on the web site, if they were available. There were some photos around a while back showing the snow mountains which I could use as well. We are in the process of setting up snow panels under the Christmas tree, which has been quite an effort in that I am two straight panels short, and my wife is using her craft skills to reproduce them. They are coming along well, and I think by next year, our Christmas tree layout will be 100% reproduction panels. One big problem, is the glitter. Gilbert apparently used mica chips, which we have been unable to find. We are going to use clear glitter from a craft store, but it is not going to look quite the same... So does anyone have the photos in question, and any ideas on where a guy can purchase mica chips?
Message 372
Winter Wonderland Set
From: carl552@aol.com
Remote Name: 66.69.236.63
Date: December 04, 2002
Time: 11:10 PM
Comments
I purchased a Winter Wonderland Set that was missing the houses and large trees. I have extra houses and trees from other sets and wanted paint snow them for the Winter Wonderland set. Does anyone have close up pictures of the Winter Wonderland Set. Thanks, Carl
Message 371
New Pioneer 600 set with six extra panels....
From: myflyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 65.33.204.122
Date: December 02, 2002
Time: 11:45 PM
Comments
An interesting auction on eBay for "new" in the boxes All Aboard stuff. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1922361040 As always, Cavet Emptor..
Message 370
All Aboard Bumper! eBay auction...
From: myflyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 65.33.204.122
Date: November 29, 2002
Time: 11:48 AM
Comments
An interesting auction on eBay, complete with photos that I will be adding to the web site later. An All Aboard Bumper from a Westerner set. Not real common... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1921547500
Message 369
15 All Aboard Auctions on eBay!
From: myflyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 65.33.204.122
Date: November 26, 2002
Time: 12:03 AM
Comments
There are currently 15 (too many to list) All Aboard auctions going on eBay. Included is a 600 set, and 800 set, and even a crossover panel in its original box. You can access the list of current auction by clicking on "Search eBay for All Aboard at the left of this page. Happy Bidding! Chuck...
Message 368
Web Site Move in Progress
From: Chuck
Remote Name: 65.33.204.122
Date: November 24, 2002
Time: 12:17 PM
Comments
Please report any problems you see...
Thanks, Chuck
Message 367
All Aboard Website
From: Robb Jdukins
Remote Name: 66.42.121.5
Date: November 19, 2002
Time: 07:18 AM
Comments
Just wanted to echo in. Website isn't dying, I continue to check on a regular basis and am constantly reviewing old messages and photo for ideas. Perhaps some of us need to get going on presenting pictures of our layouts with specific things we have done. Maybe it is also time to share stories on scenes we have created and special purchases and rare finds we have made. The sucess of this site depends on all of us to provide input to share. I think maybe I need to take my own advice and offer up something. Will tale picture and write a story this week. Perhaps stories on how we became interested in All Aboard would be a nice addition. Perhaps profiles on individuals so we can become familiar with one another. Oh well food for thought, ANyone feeling inspired??????? By the way now is a good time to thank Chuch for all your effort on setting up and maintaining website. You have done an excellent job and I personally find iot very informative and enjoyable. Thanks so much. Robb
Message 366
Champion 800 Set For Sale
From: Mike Leahy
Remote Name: 128.138.85.54
Date: November 17, 2002
Time: 10:09 AM
Comments
I have what appears to be a Champion 800 All Aboard Set for sale (no train set or transformer). It has the panels & what appears to be the entire scenery, houses, signs, etc. Have considered selling it on ebay, but would take bids on them this week from those interested. Would also consider trades if anyone has some nice MoPac passenger cars for trade or . . . I could email you pictures as needed of the All Aboard Set. Mike Leahy (Boulder, CO.) ruth.leahy@colorado.edu
Message 365
All Aboard Website....
From: Karl Raab
Remote Name: 205.188.209.136
Date: November 13, 2002
Time: 12:07 AM
Comments
Hi Chuck The All Aboard Sets Club isn't dying a slow death...... ...But there doesn't seem to be the same level of participation as the old sight...maybe with "Train season" upon us... We need some excitement... I was lucky enough to be at S-Fest here in the Chicago area last month... How many of you were able to see the All Aboard layout set up by Andy Jugle and Art Doety. It was approx some 15 to 20 panels some regular some Winter Wonderland...all with original scenery items... inter-connected with 2 crossover panels back to back. I don't have a track plan and I wish that I had my camera, but hopefully there will be pictures in S-Gaugian or the Dispatch. It sure looked great and drew quite a bit of attention. Karl
Message 364
All Aboard Panels
From: Bill Hutton Judge at KCK
Remote Name: 66.140.95.241
Date: November 12, 2002
Time: 06:44 PM
Comments
Chuck, I don't think the topic of All Aboard Sets is dead at all. Doug Peck of Portlines is planning on reproducing accessories for the sets, and is bidding on new in the box panels, I presume to insure that the accessories are completely correct. I do have an idea for the old curve panels. I think they would make great centerpieces for S Banquets such as held here in the Midwest at S-Fest. Place the Meet car on the track add a billboard for the sponsering City or group and add trees and signs. So don't throw away those curve pieces, I may need them for 2004 S-Fest.
Message 363
re: New in Box all aboard panels
From: Chuck / myflyertrains
Remote Name: 65.33.206.201
Date: November 12, 2002
Time: 10:19 AM
Comments
Bill, that was quite a find. I have not been quite that lucky, though I am pretty full on All Aboard Stuff right now. I have close to 60 regular panels, and a snow set. Kind of got carried away a little, though many many of the panels are curves! Congrats on your find though. It is encouraging to me when I hear about another big All Aboard find because it tells me there is still a lot of supply out there for the people who still need... Also, thanks for posting. I have been feeling lately like the All Aboard Sets Club is dying a slow death, having been very very few postings. Maybe everyone out there has gone to running their trains on green painted plywood instead... :-)
Message 362
New in Box all aboard panels
From: Bill Hutton, Judge at KCK
Remote Name: 64.218.109.59
Date: November 10, 2002
Time: 12:26 AM
Comments
I'm pleased to report that all aboard sets still pop up at train meets, not just e-bay. The Kansas City S-Gaugers are participating in an all gauge show this weekend at local mall. While setting up our 42 foot long module I spotted some all aboard boxes. Boxes were for right and left hand switches and cross over panels, there was a loose whistle panel and some accessories. Not knowing what was in the boxes made a deal, and now have 2 new cross-overs, 4 switches, 1 whistle panel, 3 other straight panels, 3 curved panels and all the accessories plus. The neatest thing was the Flyer instruction sheet with the original sales slip inside dated Nov 25, 1967 and a total price of 29.95 for "Kenny's trains" noted in pencil. As the only pikemaster collector in our club, I was certainly excited.
Message 361
boysrailroadclub.com
From: jdetreville@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 65.56.166.209
Date: November 09, 2002
Time: 07:58 AM
Comments
Thanks. I guess he just doesn't answer his email or snail mail.
Message 360
boys railroad club
From: pshowe@ameritech.net
Remote Name: 68.72.100.137
Date: November 01, 2002
Time: 12:50 AM
Comments
He was at the S Fest in October in Tinley Park, Illinois. He had videos and cars.
Message 359
boysrailroadclub.com
From: jdetreville@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 65.56.165.207
Date: October 29, 2002
Time: 09:06 PM
Comments
Does anyone know if John Huster and the http://www.boysrailroadclub.com/index.html is still in business? I sent an order for flyer videos a couple of months back and received nothing, check not cashed either, and no answers to my emails. John
Message 358
Set of 6 Panels on eBay...
From: Chuck / myflyertrains
Remote Name: 65.33.20.95
Date: October 29, 2002
Time: 06:57 PM
Comments
From my favorite train store, a set of 6 panels... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1780794421 Good luck.... Chuck
Message 357
Left Hand Switch Panel on eBay...
From: Chuck / myflyertrains
Remote Name: 65.33.20.95
Date: October 29, 2002
Time: 06:55 PM
Comments
Hello, is anyone out there? Here is an eBay auction for a 26142 Left Switch All Aboard Panel in OB. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1782232617 Cavet Emptor, Chuck
Message 356
Set of Panels
From: jfred436@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 24.52.176.179
Date: October 24, 2002
Time: 03:08 PM
Comments
A set of 6 panels is going rather cheep today, would be worth a look if anyone needs them: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1778957056 jfred
Message 355
Snow Panel sparkles?
From: mylfyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 24.26.38.153
Date: October 08, 2002
Time: 01:19 PM
Comments
We found some pretty nice "Crystal Clear" Glitter at Micheals Craft store. It comes in a 14 oz shaker bottle and is made by Glitterex Corp. It is stored with the Christmas stuff, so if you want some, better check it out soon. It is perhaps not quite as fine as the original stuff, but we are planning to use it to make some repro snow panels. For one thing, I need a couple more snow straights for my Chrismas layout! :-)
Message 354
York!
From: myflyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 24.26.38.153
Date: October 03, 2002
Time: 01:04 PM
Comments
I am looking forward to seeing some of you at York. As in the past, I will be wearing the lanyard made from the All Aboard billboard, so come up and say hello! A reminder that the Gilbert meeting is at the Four Points Hotel Thursday evening, so try and make it if you are there! I expect I will be staying around the corner at the Days Inn. Later....Chuck
Message 353
RICH DUNLAP
From: jimmypace521@aol.com
Remote Name: 152.163.189.133
Date: September 05, 2002
Time: 10:54 PM
Comments
SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I LOSTED YOURS.
Message 352
Re: How to paint mountains
From: belairchevy
Remote Name: 199.174.226.81
Date: September 03, 2002
Time: 04:37 AM
Comments
Chuck...you are exactly right, the snow panels are regular panels that were painted over to make a winter scene. To the best of my knowledge all the scenic panels were hand painted although I'm sure they used some kind of masks or stencils to make the job go much faster. I have two sets of snow panels and the glittery, off white paint is different on each one. That would suggest hand painting. My full set contains 2 mountains that are not painted the same either. As far as recreating mountains I'm going to try white acrylic paint and then sprinkle glitter over it before the paint dries using an original mountain as a pattern....Brad
Message 351
re: Snow Panels / how to paint mountains?
From: myflyertrains / Chuck
Remote Name: 24.26.38.153
Date: September 02, 2002
Time: 12:13 PM
Comments
What is the best way to apply the paint to the summer mountains, in order to turn them into Winter ones. Are they best brushed? How do you think Gilbert did it? Is it just me, or does it look like snow panels were once summer panels that Gilbert added white paint and glitter to? I noticed that where paint is scraped off the road, it is about the same color gray as a normal panel....Chuck