Returning newbee

repeters1 · 12-05-2007, 12:41 PM

Hello everyone,
I finally had some time to say hello to everyone and introduce myself.
I am a long time admirer of all gauge trains but I do collect HO at the moment.
I grew up in the early 50's with American Flyers as my father used to drive their delivery trucks for about 6 years. At that time they used to throw out any defects large or small instead of trying to repair them so the dock man used to put the better ones to the side and give them to my dad when he came in at the end of the day.
We had more than a dozen engines and many cars and track collected over those years. Alas, we had a house fire in the early 70's and lost it all.
Anyway, I collect mostly New haven and surrounding states engine & rolling stock but no layout at this time. Last one I had was an N gauge setup that I traded for some nice New Haven items.
Looking forward to watching and jabber jawing on this forum now that I can.
Thanks for putting up with my long windedness, but it's a occupational hazard as I am a sales manager for a streetrod store here in CT and I like talking to people.
See you soon.
Pete

steamhead · 12-05-2007, 01:35 PM

Hi Pete...Welcome to The Gauge..!! I'm sure you'll find a lot of friendly folks willing to help in whatever you may be doing, or just lend an ear for a little "jawing"...

rogerw · 12-05-2007, 03:01 PM

Welcome pete

scubadude · 12-05-2007, 09:32 PM

slekjr · 12-05-2007, 10:01 PM

Welcome Pete
I spent a few years in retail business myself.
Hope you get started on a pike real soon. These guys are great.
Charlie

**Ralph** · 12-06-2007, 08:23 PM

Welcome Pete! I like the switcher in your avatar.
Ralph

jesso · 12-07-2007, 12:50 AM

Welcome!

12-05-2007, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
repeters1 Pete Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 13	Returning newbee Hello everyone, I finally had some time to say hello to everyone and introduce myself. I am a long time admirer of all gauge trains but I do collect HO at the moment. I grew up in the early 50's with American Flyers as my father used to drive their delivery trucks for about 6 years. At that time they used to throw out any defects large or small instead of trying to repair them so the dock man used to put the better ones to the side and give them to my dad when he came in at the end of the day. We had more than a dozen engines and many cars and track collected over those years. Alas, we had a house fire in the early 70's and lost it all. Anyway, I collect mostly New haven and surrounding states engine & rolling stock but no layout at this time. Last one I had was an N gauge setup that I traded for some nice New Haven items. Looking forward to watching and jabber jawing on this forum now that I can. Thanks for putting up with my long windedness, but it's a occupational hazard as I am a sales manager for a streetrod store here in CT and I like talking to people. See you soon. Pete

12-05-2007, 01:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
steamhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brownsville, TX Posts: 2,014	Hi Pete...Welcome to The Gauge..!! I'm sure you'll find a lot of friendly folks willing to help in whatever you may be doing, or just lend an ear for a little "jawing"... __________________ Gus (LC&P).

12-05-2007, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
rogerw Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: manhattan ks Posts: 1,201	Welcome pete __________________ Roger

12-05-2007, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
scubadude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Richardson, Texas Posts: 322	__________________ Cheers, Richard

12-06-2007, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ralph Remember...it's for fun! The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 6,492	Welcome Pete! I like the switcher in your avatar. Ralph __________________ Now interchanging with the freelanced KINGS PORT & WESTERN My blog about riding the Empire Builder: http://ralphtakesthetrain.blogspot.com/

12-05-2007, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
slekjr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Work SCHENLEY, PA HOME E Palestine, Ohio Posts: 801	Welcome Pete I spent a few years in retail business myself. Hope you get started on a pike real soon. These guys are great. Charlie

12-07-2007, 12:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
jesso Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, Utah Posts: 544	Welcome! __________________ Scott My Layouts: New Desktop Layout, Inglenook, Baseball Module, Desktop Layout, HO Layout.

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