[Chiefmcfuz]

Went to the train show in White Plains NY and got some HO tracks for my HO trains and then bumped into this Lionel Coastal Limited set for a great price. Box is a little beat up but the Loco runs nicely and the cars are so clean it isn't funny. Anyone have or know anything about this set?

 

[Boston&Maine]

A factory sealed set sold on eBay for $100... From the box it looks like it was from the 80's, but I am not 100% positive...

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Not selling it, I am going to run it. Was it a good set? It is an O27 set can I run it on O tracks without a clearance problem?

 

[T-Man]

Yes it's 1991. Actually it is a special service station set.

Lionel 11719 Coastal Freight Service Station Special

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Got a set number?

I was looking for info and like a dummy I left it at my parents house tonight. Brought it in to show my father because me and the kids went right there after the show and I don't know where to look for info.

 

[Boston&Maine]

Yes it's 1991. Actually it is a special service station set.

Lionel 11719 Coastal Freight Service Station Special

T-Man, one of us has the wrong set, because this was the one I was looking at

Lionel PN: 11742
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lionel-Big-Rugg...wItemQQptZModel_RR_Trains?hash=item4a9e2881f5

 

[T-Man]

I was hoping he would id it.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

It's the one B&M linked to the ebay auction.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Ok so I bought some O track today after taking the time to research the differences. From what I understand the o27's will run on the o track but some o's will have a tough time running on the o27 track. Just going to set up a loop for right now I think.

 

[Boston&Maine]

Ok so I bought some O track today after taking the time to research the differences. From what I understand the o27's will run on the o track but some o's will have a tough time running on the o27 track. Just going to set up a loop for right now I think.

You are correct sir.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I guess I am in the o side of the hobby now LOL

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

6-11742

Is the set but can't find anything on the lionel website about it, where else should I look?

 

[T-Man]

B&M link said 93 . I have an engine from that period a Sante Fe. Can't remember the number. I will check my box for a small catalog. my set was 1997 an 8632. What's your engine number? You can find your engine diagram in the supplements at the Lionel site.

 

[Reckers]

Want to see a pic of your set? http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/151829

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Where can you find instruction manuals on old sets like this? I know how to set it up but I would like to print out the manual to keep with it.

 

[T-Man]

This page has the basic 027 manual. All you ever need.

Look for a 1993 catalog.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Ok so here is the dilemma at hand at the moment. I am going to set up a 4x8 board up with a minimal display.

Pretty much track only. I have O track and was thinking about getting another set. So here is the dilemma. I am torn with the NY central flyer and the Pennsylvania flyer sets. Which would you choose and would you use the fastrack or the tubular track?

 

[Boston&Maine]

Which railroad do you like more? :dunno:

That is what it comes down to... I would personally get the PRR one, but that is just me...

 

[T-Man]

Never did get an engine number.

Is it a mechanical whistle?

What kind of e unit?

Track doesn't matter. Tubular is easier to customize. You can use both.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Sorry the. Coastal set is still over at my dads house. I will get a number as soon as I can swing over there.

I like both lines. That is why I am torn.

Tube track can be connected to the fastrack?