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Interesting topic KD. I've got to go with Classic Town (1991) - they're just more detailed with a smaller scale. I don't own any of the older sets, but do have the new ones (the set pictured and Coast Guard collection). While the larger boats are nice, I just like the overall look and detail of the classic sets.

It's a bright and sunny day in the train yard. Charlie and his construction friends are excited because they received their mail-order My Own Train Pullman Wagon Kit. They've decided to take images of their progress as they build the green wagon for the newest addition to Train Town. My Own Train Green Passenger Wagon Set #: 10015 Theme: Trains / 9V Year Released: 2001 Piece Count: 194 Minifigs: 0 Track: none List Price: $20 (USD) I purchased this set as part of the My Own Train collection after seeing it for the first time in a 2001 Lego catalogue (the one with the bridge on the cover page). This, as well as the other train wagons would plunge me into collectiong 9V trains. One of my personal favorites of the collection is this simple, yet very nicely designed green Pullman. So, what's a Pullman? A pullman car or coach was a luxury train wagon first operated by the Pullman Company, a U.S company founded by George Pullman. Pullman wagons were produced between 1867 to 1968 and were used on most American rail lines. More information regarding Pullman Wagons can be found on Wikipedia. All of the Lego My Own Train collection have this beautiful boxart and pictures of other sets on the back of each box: So, shall we get started? Our construction team begins with a 6x24 train baseplate (what I call a standard sized train baseplate): They assemble a layer of green plates around the base of the wagon. Also, a small furnace is placed within to provide heating for colder days: A row of brown chairs fit within the middle to provide passengers comfortable seating: Next comes the 2x3 train windows built atop a layer of standard bricks and another layer of green plates. I love the trans. blue window glass: Green doors are placed at each end and the windows are capped off nicely with a row of black railed plates: Using the crane car from the R/C Cargo Train, the roof sections are hoisted high into the air to be lifted onto the wagon: Wait! Something seems to be wrong. According to the picture, Charlie's construction crew forgot a critical step. They forgot to add the wheel trucks: Lucky for them, they still have the crain car which they use to lift the wagon placing the wheels beneath. It's a strain on the crane car, but it seems to work: Adding the final touches and dusting off a few of the parts, Charlie's crew completes the green Pullman wagon: Charlie is happy and shares a few other pictures of Pullman wagons that he found on the web: I also used this wagon as the inspiration for my Ghost Train Haunted Train Coach: Charlie's summary of this set: LIKES: First, the overall design looks great giving this train wagon a wonderful "track appeal". Standard green was a perfect color for this wagon before the dark green became available from Lego (used for the Emerald Night). The wagon includes 14 2x3 train windows. That's a lot and are very good parts for train fans. I also like the use of two classic-style train doors. Two printed "HC514" tiles add to the quality details of this set. In addition, the inclusion of four brown chairs and a small stove add to the nice detailing of the interior. Lastly, at a cost of $20 (USD) the set was reasonably priced. DISLIKES: My biggest complaint about this set is that the roof does not come off easily. Previous trains had removable roofs that helped with playability. Although not hard to modify, it would have been nice for Lego to have done so with this set. A minifig or two would have also been nice for playability. SUMMARY: As mentioned previously, this is one of my favorite train wagons among the My Own Train Collection. Adding a few of these cars (as is) to a steam locomotive makes a superb passenger train. The color looks fantastic, as well as the little details. I hope you've enjoyed this review in honor of Train Month. Choo Choo!

"bobbing" to the tune of the all-time catchy Elton John song, Crocodile Rock. Just then, a horrible crunching sound came from the melting ice block causing all to turn to see the remains of Hungry Woman. To their surprise, they saw...

JTG (Just Too Good) So the group has reached the corn field as they walk along the old road nearby the train tracks. "Hawww... Hawww", a crow cries in the distance.

Yes, that's right. As I recall, it wasn't that far from Main Street. Should we attempt to go get it?

Yes, there was a barrel some where. Where was that at?

That smells a bit fishy! For a minute there, I thought it might have been some of his tuna casserole. Thank goodness for good tupperware. Got any Athos Chicken in there?

only to say, "is that your banana mobile, or are you just happy to see me"? TheBrickster chuckled before dropping the voodoo doll on the ground causing...

Jeb, Jethro, Schmelt, Max, Jim, and Snitchman leave the others in the Train Engine Shed to return to the farm. At last minute, Pete decides to stay behind with the others, and Charlie decides to take his place. It'll be dark before we get back, so let's get a move on! This Chapter will be divided for the visit back to the farm. Others may continue to post here. Perhaps we might be able to obtain a small amount of fuel to see if we can get the Crocodile primed and started before the others come back...

Murder on the Emerald Express: Chapter 14B The Tractor Story Jeb, Jethro, Schmelt, Max, Jim, Snitchman, and Charlie begin their long walk to the farm. They plan to get Jeb's tractor and drive it to the fuel tanker in hope of pulling the tanker to the shed.

the 1,000 year old remains of the Hungry Woman herself as she stood dripping within a not-so-frozen block of ice.

actually the hair of an African Zuni voodoo doll with a faceless head. Around its neck was a small chain and label with the name "Schmelt" written in magic marker. With a terrified look on his face, the Station Master ran toward the mysterious crate to...

Very nice Tinn-man. I really like this loco. The colors are very pleasant to look at, and the design very well-done. Great entry!

it was not a train at all, but rather a...

For those of you who collect 9V trains, I'd like to address a topic related to motors. Does the use of two 9V motors really add power or speed to your engines? While I believe the answer is yes; because not all 9V motors operate at the same speed, how does this affect the slower motor? Is it bad to have one motor helping pull another? How does additional tension/strain on the slower motor affect its long term use? Are two motors really better than one? Discuss the use of two 9V motors here.

"Hungry Woman TV Dinners. Keep Refrigerated". In the distance, a strange sound could be heard.

Pick me, pick me! Now haven't you been to our old farm a million times Jethro! I just want to drive the tractor Pops. Dang nab'it boy! Okay, you could come. But don't be doin' nut'n that'll be gett'n you in trouble with this bunch of city slickers. Even if they're pushy and irritat'n. I suppose more of you folks are want'n to come...

Over the past few Halloweens, a number of EB members participated in a very fun thread, "It was a Dark and Stormy Night...". The way it worked is that after someone started the story, participants would add another line to the story. Sometimes, the story gets a little silly, while other times, through the wit of the participants, it becomes very enjoyable. What makes it fun is when the story doesn't become too crazy or unbelievable. Focussing on realism, yet fictitious elements add to the quality of the story. No one should say lines like, "then he shot them all". Rather, lines that set the next person up like, "then he pulled out the hidden object in the basket that was a...". Pictures may also be added to your line. So, let's give the story a try, and see where it goes. Anyone may participate, but again, focus on good posts making a quality and enjoyable story. Tale of the Ghost Train It was a dark and stormy night in the train yard...

I have a lot of the old light grey roadplates that I use when building Classic Town, but I really like the color that green roadplates add (4108-4111) from 2002. They look very nice with lots of trees, really giving the town a clean and colorful look.

It's a busy day in Traintown. Steam engines are pulling passengers around in luxury wagons, as cargo trains are being filled with goods and supplies for the good citizens to enjoy. A classic 12V DB Blue Shunter Engine pulls a retired steam loco to the train yard. A fuel wagon and hand car passes by on its way to the train engine shed. Yes, the proud engines of Traintown are a productive resource that the town could not do without. What are your Cargo Train rail wagons doing to support your town? Share an image or two of one of your train wagons busy at work. EDIT: I'll start by sharing an image of my Cargo Train Deluxe crane wagon helping perform the needed construction on Cafe Corner (as an example):

Lego roadplates have been around a long time. From the old light grey with dark green borders, to green with yellow stripes, then to dark grey. Will Lego ever decide on a permanent color or style? Probably not, but we certainly have our favorites that we like using in our towns and cities. That brings me to my question. As there have been a lot of different styles and shades, two predominant colors stand out. They include GREEN and GREY. Yes, greys have varied, as greens have as well, but when building your Tabletowns, what do you prefer? Is it the grey City streets of a modular town? Or perhaps the greener and brighter country road? All things considered, choose your favorite roadplate color, GREEN vs. GREY.

Athos: it's great to have you participating on Train Tech. For those of you who don't know Athos, he's one of the older members of EB, and has always been a great contributor. In regard to the Nevada Northern, isn't there some sort of "Ghost Train" around those parts?

Thanks for sharing the additional images DB. Now we can see how the doors are placed on the wagon, and how they slide. Looks like a very nice and functional design.

Anyone want'n to go with me to the farm? You know the woods can be a bit dangerous around these parts.