Some of us had toy trains as kids and some kids had a dad who made a huge “toy” train and built a track around their yard so they could ride on and in it along with their friends…. more»
Trains
Jan 11, 2020 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Basement Find: 1950s American Flyer Train Set
Looking at all of the high-tech gadgetry in the hands of today’s youth, a vintage train set reminds us of the simpler times that were our childhoods. BarnFinds reader Joseph B told us that here’s a nice set for… more»
Sep 2, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1981 Plasser & Theurer EM-80 Track Geometry Car
In the tradition of showing almost any type of vehicle that’s powered by an engine or motor, or some other way of propelling that vehicle (even a pedal bike is fair game), we bring you one of the most… more»
May 16, 2019 • For Sale • 144 Comments
Railroad Find: 1944 Baldwin BLE 643 Locomotive
This is more like a roundhouse find than a barn find, even though it’s been sitting outside in the elements for six years now. This is quite a find and quite a project: a 1944 Baldwin 2-10-4 locomotive B&LE… more»
Aug 11, 2017 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Putt-Putt: Fairmont M19 Speeder
Ethan, South Dakota is where this fantastic little Fairmont M19 Speeder is located. I don’t know if the tracks on the west side of town are able to be used for a test drive or not, but it would… more»
Mar 17, 2017 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Nice Caboose! Pennsylvania RR Caboose
Well, as you can see, this Early-1900s Pennsylvania Railroad Caboose is quite a project, quite a project indeed. This one will test your skills, your patience, your stick-to-itiveness, and maybe most importantly, it’ll test your marriage. Hey, but at… more»
Apr 27, 2016 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Good Idea Derailed: GM Aerotrain
When most of us think of General Motors, automobiles are what come to mind, but the manufacturing giant has actually built more than just cars. During the 1940’s, they were a major player in the locomotive market. Prior to the ’50s,… more»
Apr 19, 2016 • For Sale Sightings • 15 Comments
Plymouth Made Trains, Too?
Thanks to you Barn Finds readers, my education continues! Reader Greg P. writes: On March 24th, Jamie said he didn’t know that Plymouth even made pickups until he saw the 1938. I was wondering if he knew that Plymouth made… more»
Apr 4, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
J.P. Morgan’s Railcar: Erie 400 Pullman Car
Personally I like anything with wheels, and that includes trains and airplanes as well as cars. So when reader Jim S. sent us the link to this beautiful, custom made Pullman car, we found it impossible to resist. We hope… more»
