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  • Seller image for The Train Collectors Quarterly Spring 1981 Vol. 27 No. 2 for sale by Argyl Houser, Bookseller

    Joseph F. Kotil; Charles F. Donovan, Jr.; Robert F. Bowers; James F. Burke, Jr.; Bob Robinson; Ernest B. Davis; Gerald C. Wagner; Ed Leonard; John S. Newbraugh; Bruce D. Manson, Jr.; Birby A. Leip; Judi Ryan; Howard J. Burkhalter; Richard G. Robinson; Ivan Goss; Alvin F. Beck; Lou Redman;

    Published by Train Collectors Association, Ronks, PA, 1981

    Seller: Argyl Houser, Bookseller, Turlock, CA, U.S.A.

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    Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued. 1.25" tear along spine from the bottom edge. Very slight creases in a few corners. Narrow bands of fading in a few places along edges of the front cover (from sun exposure). Otherwise clean and undamaged inside and out. It will be backed with cardboard and carefully packed in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "Inside American Flyer: Joe Kotil has made a significant find and he begins sharing this with us"; "The City of Plasticville, USA Part I: Charles Donovan has done an in-depth study of the little houses and stations that decorate so many layouts"; "An 'S' Gauge GG-1 Is Now Available: Robert Bowers is giving 'S' gaugers something that may have long wanted: a 3/16" 'G'"; "Did You Hear the One about the Dorfan Traveling Train Salesman? Jim Burke takes us on a not so imaginary trip"; "Bits & Pieces Part III: Bob Robinson continues to share his Standard Gauge knowledge with some interesting Ives material"; "The 'Operating' 10.5" Boxcar by Lionel 1953-1960: Ernie Davis places the 10.5" boxcar in historical perspective"; "A Ballroom to Remember: Gerald Wagner vividly describes a find that we all dream about."; "Let's Talk Talking Stations: Ed Leonard shares his knowledge of the station with the push button on its red or green roof--the Noma Talking Station"; "U & R Manufacturing Co.--Chenango Bridge, N.Y.: John Newbraugh, who is researching the smaller manufacturers, takes the Q on a nostalgic trip to Chenango Bridge"; "Bringing Back American Flyer, 1981: Your editor, as promised in the last issue, can now reveal that project 'X' is the new A.F. motive power, and I hope all, especially 'S' gaugers, will enjoy the interview I had with a Lionel engineer, for reviving the A.F. line at Lionel Fundimensions"; "Toy Fair, 1981: Birk Leip does what he does so well, analyzing new items at the Toy Fair"; "The Making of the St. Louis Prototype Convention Car: Ed Hawkins describes the challenge of creating a T.C.A. convention car"; "Toy Train Treasury: Judi Ryan, Curator of the Children's Museum shares their new display"; "Model Railroad Post Office: Howard Burkhalter demonstrates a new way to 'play' with trains and get the mail out on time"; "'S' Gauge Variations: Dick Robinson obtains equal time for 'S' gaugers with his new column--welcome aboard Dick"; "New and Unusual Items Seen at York, October, 1980: As usual, the York meet unveils new and unusual trains, and this past Oct. was no exception"; "Clockwork Electrics: Alvin Beck writes a neat article about a group of neat little engines"; "Book Review: 'Guide to Catalog Sets of Lionel Trains, Standard and O, 1917-1969' is reviewed by Lou Redman"; and "Drumhead: We needed an R.P.O. car to handle the mail for the Drumhead. Keep them coming, sharing is what this hobby is all about".