Memories of Trains: Winter 2015
FROM THE EDITOR:
Winter's blues are lightened by the joy of holidays and playing with trains!
However you celebrate this season, know that toy trains are wonderful year round!
And if you're planning to attend the 2015 National Convention, be sure to read the Trolley Parks article to learn how you may earn a special free trolley!
If you have an idea for an article, let us know, and we'll work with you to polish it off.
Bob Mintz
Editor
bobmintz@comcast.net
Associate Editors:
Al Schwartz
Rich Levow
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Trees and Trains - a classic picture of a happy season. National Toy Train Museum, December 2014. New in this Edition:
American Flyer Early Mystery Electric Engine
(Some fine detective work by our American Flyer pro)
By Leon Sweet
Christmas Cars on TCA e-Train
By Jim Alexander, TCA Webmaster
A Fourteen Car Deluxe Special
(Ives)
by Walt Friauf
Our Great Time at the 2014 TCA National Convention
(A Prelude to 2015)
By Clem Clement
Lionel model trains travel from Bronx, N.Y. to San Diego, circa 1950 to 2012 by Norman Saks
Trolley Parks- America’s First Amusement Parks
(With a special offer for 2015 convention registrants)
By Bob Mintz
Updated: (new information or pictures)
Good Golly Missed Trolley!
by Bob Mintz
The Handcarchief - discover some interesting Lionel Handcars
By Bob Mintz
“Live Long and Prosper”- Lionel's Romulans, Vulcans and Klingons - switchers and other motorized units
By Bob Mintz
The Madison Hardware Cars (with a special chance for 2015 Convention attendees to buy a very limited car)
By Bob Mintz
Mintz's Mint in the Box Mint Cars
By Bob Mintz
Window Display and Animated Window Display Cars
By Bob Mintz
