[Les]

Right after I got into this hobby about a year and a half ago--all primed to see & build realistic-looking stuff--I happened across chitchat re the Eggliner. I'd seen 'em on eBay and just passed on, figuring, "Huh, toy train. Never be seen in LS modelling." I was wrong on that one. Someone even built Eggliners from other pieces, so I assume they're long out of production. So, what were the Eggliners? A fad? Something neat 'n different for the jaded? Since things are a little slow, this won't take up space.

Les

 

[Les]

They're still in production?? Holy cow. Was there a prototype of the thing? I forgot to ask, assuming there wasn't. Thanks for the reply.


Les

 

[Les]

Okay, Guys, thanks. I just picked Marty' post for a general reply because it was at the end of the string, and, anyone who owns guns can't be all bad.

I admit, they're cute. (sorry Marty). And I imagine they'd look good running a loop. I like to look at the whimsy trains on another board. And, I think there's a risk of taking a hobby too seriously. When I discovered the vertical-boilered critters, I was lost. Gone. I wanted something different from 027, and those are sure enough different.

Well, a long-simmering question has been answered. Thanks to all who posted, and Merry Christmas! May your fondest modelling dreams become real during this next year.

Les

 

[Les]

I will not rest content until I see pantographs on an eggliner.

A thought just occurred to me: where's the ca 1850 Eggliner? Hmm? I feel my area of interest is being ignored!

Les