The Layout & Collection of Frank Petruzzo
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- čas přidán 23. 09. 2014
- Vintage Standard Gauge prewar trains of Frank Petruzzo, from the video Great Toy Train Layouts of America, Part 6. Produced by TM Books & Video. Visit www.tmbv.com or call (800) 892-2822 for a free TM catalog.
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My father would have been so proud. His memory lives on in his collection that I have now.
RIP dad 1923-2018
Many Thanks
Many Thanks
When I saw Frank's collection went to auction after he left us, at first I was sad. Then I realized - that's exactly what Frank would have wanted. auction, so other collectors could enjoy. 05:36 sums it up - Frank at his happiest. Thank you for sharing it with us!
This is a tribute to my uncle. When he was a small boy he wanted a train set but hiss mom and dad could not afford one!
He was a great man. God bless him 🙏
To any non "in-the-know" enthusiast....just ONE of the brown state sets in 100% original condition commands $5000 or more in this condition. That gives you an idea of the value of this collection. Amazing!
How much is one of the Peacock Green O Gauge full sets in almost perfect condition? 0-4-0 passenger train from the ‘30’s if that helps
Wow! This must be the biggest pre-war collection in existence.
All original.......unreal.
LOL, standard gauge in good condition is the hottest collector item out there.
Young people are getting into 3 rail.
The perfect standerd gauge layout and colletion.
I had a feeling he was no longer with us. What an amazing ability he had. To create a museum of joy like that. Sad it didn't remain, but I'm sure that collection secured the family with funding and other collectors creating something similar have a great chance to have their dreams come true. Frank was a good caretaker. Thank you Frank. I can only imagine what your heaven looks like!
I really dont understand all the negative comments. This man collected and did what made him happy. He had the money to spend on his collection and he did just that. He didnt have to share with anyone. No hate here. Save your money and buy your favorites when they come up for sale.
Because they think he's a stupid nerd who lives in his parents basement most non-railfans think of us as being like the know it all kid from the polar express
That is the most impressive collection of pre-WW2 Lionel trains I have ever seen! For as much popularity as the post-WW2 trains have, and rightly so, I prefer the classic styling of the pre-WW2 era. If I were him, I'd insure that entire collection. It must be worth a fortune!
He's been dead since the 90's, the collection was sold off in 2014
@@sudriansignalman9387 well that is a buzz kill, I wondered how old this video was.
@@tonyromano6220 if I remember it was recorded two years before his death
God Bless your dedication Frank
This is totally amazing!!! I've watched this at least 20 times.
Cohen / Cowen would be proud to see how his products are loved boyhood throughout life.
Thanks Mr. Petruzzo for taking us away from this very mixed up world (pandemic sars 20 covid; vintage 2020). Your collecting, operating and obsession pursuits of these wonderful standard gauge beauties are truly worth much more than their monetary value; they are a trip back to a time when mankind was less selfish, greedy and mean. And your final explanation at the show's end sums up very nicely why those of us who truly love these toy machines enjoy sharing with others. Our hope is that perhaps these current world events, slow the world long enough for folks to find us engaging in this hobby and giving us a chance to enjoy this world we do have now a bit more and hopefully attract them to join us!
Oh right, that time in between two catastrophic world wars. Yes, less mean indeed.
He had so many 408e’s. W o w
What a layout in length! you'll also notice in 0:33 the line-up of State sets. two shelves up is the order-only (and elusive) 408e in state green, and on the top shelf is and even more rare set with the steam engine!
Your family was "living large" if your were a kid who had a train set like this in twenties or thirties!
Wow...just wow.
It’s an awesome train layout! Very nice detail and the room is impressive, a lot to see and being an O scale owner myself I really enjoyed your video
wonderful trains,great story
Frank was an expert’s-expert with Tinplate trains!!
Thanks for your videos Doug in Ga
What does this guy do for a living?
Impressive layout and collection!
Sorry I’m so late guys!
Holy Christ!!! 50 blue comets?!?
11.
@@rubysrailvideos0261 He went through 50 sets, but he kept 11
This is an amazing collection! So sad to see all of the negative comments.
Standard gauge is a rich man's game these days, that's for sure.
Got some on my collection.
Was back then as well.
I liked how the camera guy tilted his camera down when Tom was counting the hoppers. I assumed the camera guy fell asleep or was bored.
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SteamKing2160 lol great eye
Very interesting.
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Reading the comments, I am surprised that a few of you want to complain about this man doing what he loved. If you want to complain about people driving prices up and the common man out of a hobby, please go to over to the bourbon section of youtube, Leave this guy's memory alone.
By the looks of Frank's display shelves...he does not live in earthquake country! And...he knows he has the financial foundation to build his fine Std. Gauge empire!!
RIP Frank Petruzzo.
Meganekkos Express he died!
Yes. He passed away in 1994 from heart failure. His family auctioned off his world class collection in 2014.
Standard gauge is definitely not dying, most standard gauge engines are selling for 50% to double the value in not even close to mint condition
We gotta know if he found that third car!
Frank must have limitless amounts of money. I’ve been collecting for 30 years and have a substantial collection but do not own ONE state set or Blue comet set. In order to acquire sets like these in the condition they are in you could search a lifetime to find one. Even if money is no object.
really? Ive been collecting for 2 months and already have a 400e state set and 408e
@@justinp7497 …so could I if I wanted to spend $10,000. Any fool with $$ can do that! The trick is to get them for a good price,
He probably restored them
Frank past away over 25 years ago. His family donated his collection
Please post more videos of layouts
I enjoyed this video I’m a tinplate collector my self and well I don’t have a lot of money if any (im only 15) I collect Lionel prewar tinplate
Awesome, I collect prewar tinplate as well, and I’m 17. What do you have in your collection?
Not about money, it is about love of the hobby.
And this is why O scale cost so damn much now... Oh well, Very nice layout
Dylan Hale these are standard gauge trains...
To all who want a closeup of the 99n then here you go! 9:37
Is there any prewar Marx and tin rolling .
I doubt there is any chance for me to ever get a single clip in your show, but I wanted to ask. Have you ever thought of doing a whole ho episode?
TJP Railroad they have a few dvds showcasing ho layouts
Jeez
I personally know Dennis he owns a shop in Oswego il called Dennys trains and things
been there
2:18
Does anyone know if frank is alive or not?
He dies in the mid 90's from a heart attack
standard gauge is not O scale
I own a prototype of Pullman car number 303
Could u do a video on it plzz
+Preston Knuth possible, it does need repairs to it though
+The gaming blue engine ok
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1:54-2:09 One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven 517 coal train cabooses.
517 RUBBER-STAMPED coal train cabooses.
516 rubber-stamped HOPPERS, trailed by THREE of the rare 517 coal train cabooses.
It all seems to have got out of control... rivets, why worry about rivets and other tiny details?.far too much stuff for one person to have, no wonder Lionel prewar SG is hard to find and is overpriced some is in massive collections like this stashed around the walls not being played with
In the UK, where I live SG and O is rare as hens teeth, If I want to import, everything cost double because of ridiculous shipping charge by some greedy sellers, and customs duty......Look on Ebay for yourself.
Stop being a communist, collectors have always collected. They are why mint trains exist, sets used get destroyed over the years,
@@tonyromano6220LIonel Cohen made these childrens toys and are meant to be played with by kids of all ages ,by all means collect and save a few mint sets , but all around the walls from floor to ceiling in thousands of homes ? they're not in a museum for all to see but just for one man and not being used , such a waste, bumping the value up to ridiculous levels for those with deep pockets preventing others not so fortunate from having the chance to buy for a reasonable price.
The truth hurts,train collecting vintage and new has got out of financial and literally physical reach for most folks, it's not being political.I love to restore trash bin Lionel and other makes,bringing them back to full working and good cosmetic condition and they are carefully stored in a few cardboard boxes all year ready to be used at Christmas like they should be.
Personally I hate collectors like this... Destroys 50 rare Original sets in decent condition to make 11 mint conditions sets... Thankfully MTH is making reproductions of all these trains for normal people
Dylan Hale Dude he just swapped out the parts on them, I personally don't scrap or sell engines or cars, but I will in a tough time for finding parts swap the parts onto another engine and then buy parts for the other once I find them
Silly communist.
When he passed his estate was sold off, where do you think nice trains come from.