Language: English
Published by Train Collectors Association, Ronks, PA, 1988
Seller: Argyl Houser, Bookseller, Altadena, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Spotless inside and out. Upper right corner of the front cover mildly creased. Very little wear otherwise. Will be backed with cardboard and carefully packed in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: Lost Paper, Part 5: Windows into the Past: Ron Antonelli treats Q readers to some unusual pictures; A Variation from American Model Toys: Karl Burkhardt ponders some variations of those silver streamliners; Old Collectors Never Die--Harry Rinker discusses a subject we never want to discuss; "Who Done It?", Part 26: John Newbraugh having just celebrated his 25th anniversary of mystery solving pens his 26th probe; T.T.T. (Tootsietoy Trains) Part 3: Postwar Diecast Trains: Bruce Manson continues his Tootsietoy Series with the postwar diecast trains; Trains were Great at the Golden Gate in '88: Dave Dansky tells why so many TOA members 'left their hearts' in Oakland; New Product Review--Lionel Rock Island Steam Engine, Catalog #6--18001, Engine #5100: Al Ruocchio analyzed a new Lionel locomotive and for the most part liked what he found; Ageless Boys: Max Knoecklein has a surprise for catalog enthusiasts; The Erector Set Story, Part 3, The Early Metal Box 1933-1941: Bill Bean continues his Erector story and discusses sets that AF fans will be looking for; Lionel Trains, Inc., Numbering System: "Scotty" Arkenas explains the new Lionel numbering system; Anatomy of a Fake, Part 3: Tom McComas and James Tuohy warn members that fakes are out there in the postwar/MPC era; Industrial Display--"Free in '32, Rare in '88": Ray Fetzner shares a super Lionel find; The Five-Fifteen Limited: Keith Zaner pays tribute to a man who will not be catching the 5:15 Limited; Drumhead: Thanks--more questions--answers; and Tinplate Library: New books of interest to the train collector.