Great Lionel Layouts, Parts 1
First stop is the layout and collection of Fritz Von Tagen. His collection features just about every known variation of the Lionel Hudson (and one that isn't known) plus a number of prototypes. The train action features rare Hudsons (including three passenger sets at one time!), the UP M10,000, Williams Southern Pacific steamer, Lionel Halloween Set, a Standard Gauge GG-1 set and many more.
Merle Levitt's multi-gauge, multi-level layout features the California Zephyr, State Set, Blue Comet, Rail Chief, SP F-3 Set, plus other favorites from the '80s and 90s. Merle also has a fine collection of toys and Buddy L trucks.
Also included are highlights from the Tom Snyder - Tom McComas CBS-TV Christmas Special, including more on that one-of-a-kind C&O Huson TM presented to TS.
Great Lionel Layouts, Part 2
Stars of the show are the multi-gauge layout of Chris Rohlfing and Seth Giem's scale-detailed o gauge layout located in the train barn in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Chris operates five loops of O gauge surrounded by one Standard Gauge, See Lionel Legends like the Blue Comet and State Set plus modern era standouts like the blue and orange Lionel Lines set, GS-2, Conrail SD-60 plus many more.
Highlights of the Train Barn layout include a 160-foot suspension bridge and over 200 scale structures, many scratch-built by Seth, a master model-maker. Train action includes the UP M10,000, 773 Hudson, C&O SD-40 and other classics from all eras.
Also included is the heartwarming story of Glen Pinta. In 1991, Glen was diagnosed with colon cancer. Today he has a clean bill of health and he credits the building of this layout for helping him to beat cancer.
First stop is the layout and collection of Fritz Von Tagen. His collection features just about every known variation of the Lionel Hudson (and one that isn't known) plus a number of prototypes. The train action features rare Hudsons (including three passenger sets at one time!), the UP M10,000, Williams Southern Pacific steamer, Lionel Halloween Set, a Standard Gauge GG-1 set and many more.
Merle Levitt's multi-gauge, multi-level layout features the California Zephyr, State Set, Blue Comet, Rail Chief, SP F-3 Set, plus other favorites from the '80s and 90s. Merle also has a fine collection of toys and Buddy L trucks.
Also included are highlights from the Tom Snyder - Tom McComas CBS-TV Christmas Special, including more on that one-of-a-kind C&O Huson TM presented to TS.
Great Lionel Layouts, Part 2
Stars of the show are the multi-gauge layout of Chris Rohlfing and Seth Giem's scale-detailed o gauge layout located in the train barn in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Chris operates five loops of O gauge surrounded by one Standard Gauge, See Lionel Legends like the Blue Comet and State Set plus modern era standouts like the blue and orange Lionel Lines set, GS-2, Conrail SD-60 plus many more.
Highlights of the Train Barn layout include a 160-foot suspension bridge and over 200 scale structures, many scratch-built by Seth, a master model-maker. Train action includes the UP M10,000, 773 Hudson, C&O SD-40 and other classics from all eras.
Also included is the heartwarming story of Glen Pinta. In 1991, Glen was diagnosed with colon cancer. Today he has a clean bill of health and he credits the building of this layout for helping him to beat cancer.
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| DVD Item # | GLLDVD |
| Runtime | 2 Hours, 00 Mins ($0.07/min) |
| Producer | TM Books and Video |
| Aspect | Full Screen |
| DVD UPC | 780484634938 |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes |
| Format | DVD |
| Region | 0 (Worldwide) NTSC |
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- 5 of 5
If you enjoy toy trains this is a must see.
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Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Definitely!
Image quality: Good.
Value: Good value.
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- 5 of 5
Very nice DVD of Lionel Trains and Acceseries.
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Narration: Just enough.
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Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Good value.
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- 5 of 5
great video lots of Lionel trains in action that the family is sure to enjoy
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Narration: Could have used more.
Would kids enjoy this? Definitely!
Image quality: Good.
Value: Excellent value!
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- 4 of 5
In part 1, there is a first visit to Lionel�s 1986-1993 catalog photographer Fritz Von tagen in Portland Oregon, which includes a collection of Hudsons, and a comparison from the Williams SP 4449 daylight with the real thing. Next there is the multi-gauge layout of Merle Levit which includes when the saints go marching in performed on the calliope, and the Old number 7 song. Finally there is some highlights from the Christmas week 1995 show on the Tom Snyder Late late show on CBS, which contains a trailer for TM�s Lionel DVD box sets between the segments, and Phil Ambrose from A Lionel Christmas, I Love Cat Machines Parts 1 & 2, & I Love Christmas singing a special song.
In part 2, there is a visit to the huge Lionel layout of Christopher & Marlene Rohlfing, which includes a collection of transformers, and a gray table top. Then it�s off to the train barn in Kalamazoo Michigan with Seth Giem. Finally there is an unusual story on Glenn Pinta�s layout throughout his years. Fact Alert: Glenn appeared on the CNBC Tom Snyder Show in 1993 during a live Telephone call, Which was also shown on TM's Toy Train Revue Volume 9.
Part 1 have McComas hosting and narrating, while part 2 contains the operators and collectors do the talking.
In part 2, there is a visit to the huge Lionel layout of Christopher & Marlene Rohlfing, which includes a collection of transformers, and a gray table top. Then it�s off to the train barn in Kalamazoo Michigan with Seth Giem. Finally there is an unusual story on Glenn Pinta�s layout throughout his years. Fact Alert: Glenn appeared on the CNBC Tom Snyder Show in 1993 during a live Telephone call, Which was also shown on TM's Toy Train Revue Volume 9.
Part 1 have McComas hosting and narrating, while part 2 contains the operators and collectors do the talking.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
Value: Excellent value!
Recommend? Yes.
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