#though the idea of bringing an el-2b to a model club to piss off the big boy brigade would be hilarious (but not $1500+ brass hilarious)

[catenary-chad]

It’s kind of sad but funny that prewar Lionel (and other toy train brands) is the only reason why there’s even readily available models of some now-obscure US electric locos. They made a bunch of NYC S-motors and Milwaukee Road EP-2s (and also some smaller boxcabs), and while people barely know what they are now, they became so widespread that people will buy a weird model train to replace one their grandparents used to have.

absolutely delighted by how they have an recentish and cheap EP-2 christmas ornament set with one of the famous Skytop Lounge cars, I wish the modelling on the engine was better but it’s tempting for the price and obscurity.

Might need to do a roundup post on what electric engines were popularish as toys/models before the 60s because it’s a small but very fun mix