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Post by seayakbill on May 16, 2024 11:37:37 GMT
Back in the late 50's and early 60's there was not a lot of O Gauge train manufactures. Pretty much Lionel or AMT / Kusan. I got into AMT at that time, then Kusan, and KMT trains. I acquired the AMT Santa Fe aluminum passenger cars at that time which were as good or maybe even better than the Lionel Postwar aluminum passenger cars of that era. One set of passenger cars that I wanted way back then was the AMT Cole Brothers Circus passenger cars. They were in the category of slim and none and slim left town. Well after 50 years or so what shows up on an auction site are 3 of the AMT Cole Bros Circus passenger cars and I had the winning bid. Just goes to show, if you keep searching you may find it. They are in excellent condition for their age. The red paint could use a shining and the axels / wheels need a good lubing. Looks like they have been sitting on a shelf somewhere for many decades. Bill    |
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Post by harborbelt70 on May 16, 2024 11:56:59 GMT
Very nice find! I notice that the names on these cars are more than a little unusual - I thought one might even be a misprint (“Theatr”) but I assume it and the other two refer to circus characters?
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Post by Adam on May 16, 2024 13:13:05 GMT
Great find!
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Post by Country Joe on May 16, 2024 16:56:02 GMT
Congratulations on finally getting these cars, Bill. They are unique and a great addition to your passenger fleet.
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Post by Joe Saggese on May 16, 2024 17:01:38 GMT
It’s a great day when you find that elusive product!!!!
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Post by af3020 on May 16, 2024 23:10:52 GMT
seayakbill, that set is one of those which can truly be called rare. I have a couple of references for the AMT/Kusan trains and none of them mention this group of cars.
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Post by dennym57 on May 16, 2024 23:22:32 GMT
Great find!
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Post by Traindiesel! on May 17, 2024 8:57:39 GMT
Congrats on your find, Bill! Have fun and enjoy them!
Now, on to the next Holy Grail! (Or create a new one.) 😁
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Post by seayakbill on May 17, 2024 12:05:38 GMT
The only other set that I actually saw in person was in Alison Cox's collection back in Seattle. Alison was the Madison Hardware of the West Coast. He had a huge collection of AMT locos, freight cars, and passenger cars along with an extensive amount of Pre & Postwar Lionel. Bill www.youtube.com/user/seayakbill |
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Post by josef on May 17, 2024 15:08:48 GMT
Patience is what is needed if one is looking for something to add or accumulate. Not train related, but I was looking for a particular item, also reasonavle for 6 decades that I had as a youngster. I finally found it and at a price I thought was more then reasonable. Even over decades of seeing and finding similiar, they were always priced unreasonable high. Patience pays off.
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Post by atsda on May 17, 2024 15:47:59 GMT
Bill, that is fantastic about your long awaited find. We, as well as the post war equipment, have a long life span. Enjoy those trains - really unique. Alfred
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Post by frankmulligan on May 21, 2024 12:48:43 GMT
I have a few "Holy Grail" items that I check several possible sources practically every day. Congrats on your find!
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