Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this video we will be taking a look at Lionel’s A&W Root Beer Boxcar. We will also go to the A&W Root Beer Resturant in Fenton, Michigan. We will check out the menu board and see what is inside this cool boxcar. All aboard for a model train adventure with Train Room Gary.
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▶︎ Item #6-7801
Lionel A&W Boxcar
▶︎ Lionel Model Products
126 Groesbeck Highway
Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043
▶︎ MPC - Model Products Corporation - Built January 1976 - General Mills
▶︎ Price tag on box - True Value Hardware $15.95 + tax
▶︎ Item #1-933430
Lionel’s Detroit & Mackinac Bicentennial C-420
Legacy
▶︎ Quick Facts about A&W Root Beer
June 19th, 1919: Roy W. Allen founded his first root beer stand.
1922 Frank Wright became a partner and 4 years later Roy Allen bought out Wright.
The name A&W Root Beer is still used today, but there are two separate companies.
The restaurants and the beverages sold in cans and bottles. Other soft drinks like Dr. Pepper
And 7 Up are also part of this soft drink company.
▶︎ The Layout - Brief Specs
This layout is a shelf layout - 24 feet long with about 10 foot turnarounds on each end.
4 Mail Lines with 7 sidings,
Track: Tubular Track by K-Line Shadow Rail on a cork road bed. (No longer in production)
Lionel and K-line 0 Gauge Switches
Main Transformer: Lionel ZW-L with 4 180W Powerhouse Bricks
Second Transformer: Lionel CW 80
Control Systems: Lionel Cab 1 • Lionel Universal Remote • LionChief Plus Remotes
• Lionel’s Bluetooth APP • LVC Lionel Voice Control
• MTH DCS & Wi-Fi
▶︎ Train Room Gary is a Supporting Member on the: OGR Forum @
ogrforum.ogaugerr.com
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▶︎ Hi • Train Room Gary from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway.
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▶︎ Production
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X Version 10.5.2 on an iMacOS Big Sur 11.3
Artwork & Titles: Adobe Photoshop
Cameras: iPhone 11 Pro • Canon T6i • GoPro Max
▶︎ Train Room Gary • Production / Detroit, Michigan USA
▶︎ Some of the narration by: Train Room Pam
▶︎ Music in this video from: YouTube Audio Library
You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
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• “Get In The Car & Go” by: Unicorn Heads / You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
• “You Had To Be” by: Jimmy Jams / You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
• "Walk Through the Park" by: Track Tribe / You're free to use this song and monetize your video
• “A Brand New Start” by: Track Tripe / You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
In this video we will be taking a look at Lionel’s A&W Root Beer Boxcar. We will also go to the A&W Root Beer Resturant in Fenton, Michigan. We will check out the menu board and see what is inside this cool boxcar. All aboard for a model train adventure with Train Room Gary.
🎂 Happy Birthday Amtrak: On May 1st. This week Amtrak became 50 Years Old.
Join Amtrak as they reflect on the history of rail and celebrate 50 incredible years journeying with you. It’s been the ride of a lifetime, and we’re looking forward to new travel, continued innovation and countless more memories to come.
❤ Thank you for watching my video!
If you enjoyed this video, please hit the like button & leave some comments.
Also, don't forget to subscribe to my channel and click the “bell” icon to be the first to know about my latest video releases!
▶︎ Item #6-7801
Lionel A&W Boxcar
▶︎ Lionel Model Products
126 Groesbeck Highway
Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043
▶︎ MPC - Model Products Corporation - Built January 1976 - General Mills
▶︎ Price tag on box - True Value Hardware $15.95 + tax
▶︎ Item #1-933430
Lionel’s Detroit & Mackinac Bicentennial C-420
Legacy
▶︎ Quick Facts about A&W Root Beer
June 19th, 1919: Roy W. Allen founded his first root beer stand.
1922 Frank Wright became a partner and 4 years later Roy Allen bought out Wright.
The name A&W Root Beer is still used today, but there are two separate companies.
The restaurants and the beverages sold in cans and bottles. Other soft drinks like Dr. Pepper
And 7 Up are also part of this soft drink company.
▶︎ The Layout - Brief Specs
This layout is a shelf layout - 24 feet long with about 10 foot turnarounds on each end.
4 Mail Lines with 7 sidings,
Track: Tubular Track by K-Line Shadow Rail on a cork road bed. (No longer in production)
Lionel and K-line 0 Gauge Switches
Main Transformer: Lionel ZW-L with 4 180W Powerhouse Bricks
Second Transformer: Lionel CW 80
Control Systems: Lionel Cab 1 • Lionel Universal Remote • LionChief Plus Remotes
• Lionel’s Bluetooth APP • LVC Lionel Voice Control
• MTH DCS & Wi-Fi
▶︎ Train Room Gary is a Supporting Member on the: OGR Forum @
ogrforum.ogaugerr.com
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trainroomgary - All Rights Reserved 2011 - 2021
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▶︎ Hi • Train Room Gary from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway.
If this video helps you out, remember to hit me up with a “Like” and “Subscribe”.
▶︎ Production
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X Version 10.5.2 on an iMacOS Big Sur 11.3
Artwork & Titles: Adobe Photoshop
Cameras: iPhone 11 Pro • Canon T6i • GoPro Max
▶︎ Train Room Gary • Production / Detroit, Michigan USA
▶︎ Some of the narration by: Train Room Pam
▶︎ Music in this video from: YouTube Audio Library
You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
United States of America • Copyright Fair Use Act • Copyright Infringement NOT intended. For entertainment purposes only on YouTube
• “Get In The Car & Go” by: Unicorn Heads / You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
• “You Had To Be” by: Jimmy Jams / You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
• "Walk Through the Park" by: Track Tribe / You're free to use this song and monetize your video
• “A Brand New Start” by: Track Tripe / You're free to use these songs and monetize your video.
