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Post by harborbelt70 on Jun 11, 2020 22:37:53 GMT
Found this instruction manual in the box. Pretty much what you might expect although the Chicago address on the inside cover is interesting. As I flipped through the pages, I came across 2 business cards tucked between two pages. One is for a local hobby shop that no longer exists and one is for a Train restoration service. Possibly Mr. D had taken these trains out of storage and was considering a restoration. What do you think? Emile It doesn't surprise me that Lionel had space in the Chicago Merchandise Mart (the address on the inside cover) as in a non-internet era that's where retailers from across the country would have gone to see samples. At 4 million sq. ft it's (still) colossal and in its heyday had innumerable showrooms:
I have no idea how long that lasted; in that era I have always thought that Lionel was NYC/east coast-centric. How things have changed!
Lionel must have had a layout in there but I have never looked into that subject.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jun 11, 2020 22:52:41 GMT
This section of the Plans manual shows Attic, Basement and Under the bed illustrations as inspiration 75 years ago.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jun 11, 2020 22:55:11 GMT
Found this instruction manual in the box. Pretty much what you might expect although the Chicago address on the inside cover is interesting. As I flipped through the pages, I came across 2 business cards tucked between two pages. One is for a local hobby shop that no longer exists and one is for a Train restoration service. Possibly Mr. D had taken these trains out of storage and was considering a restoration. What do you think? Emile It doesn't surprise me that Lionel had space in the Chicago Merchandise Mart (the address on the inside cover) as in a non-internet era that's where retailers from across the country would have gone to see samples. At 4 million sq. ft it's (still) colossal and in its heyday had innumerable showrooms:
I have no idea how long that lasted; in that era I have always thought that Lionel was NYC/east coast-centric. How things have changed!
Lionel must have had a layout in there but I have never looked into that subject. Wow, that’s a gigantic building! Emile
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Post by Country Joe on Jun 12, 2020 20:27:06 GMT
Emile, the Lionel books from that era were fabulous. I remember pouring over the ones I had and dreaming of some day maybe having enough money and the space to build one of the layouts shown.
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Post by bfi66 on Jun 12, 2020 20:46:57 GMT
I’m liking the pullout layout under the bed....never thought of that idea!
-Pete
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jun 13, 2020 2:55:24 GMT
The pamphlet is from 1944 and advertises War Bonds.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Jun 13, 2020 3:12:45 GMT
I’m liking the pullout layout under the bed....never thought of that idea! -Pete I prefer the “cellar” myself! Now, if I just had one.
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Post by dennym57 on Jun 13, 2020 3:42:53 GMT
Very cool Emile. I have a 671.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2020 4:31:12 GMT
That “Buy War Bonds” pamphlet is really unique. My understanding (please correct me) is Lionel did not produce much during the war. Perhaps that little pamphlet gave the kids something to look forward to...
Thanks for posting, Emile
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jun 13, 2020 7:49:12 GMT
That “Buy War Bonds” pamphlet is really unique. My understanding (please correct me) is Lionel did not produce much during the war. Perhaps that little pamphlet gave the kids something to look forward to... Thanks for posting, Emile You are exactly correct. On another page of the same pamphlet, kids are encouraged to plan ahead for a peacetime layout. The opening sentence “Don’t wait for the last shot to be fired...” isn’t the best choice of words but the message is clear just the same.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2020 12:39:01 GMT
Wow. Given the fact that the 75th anniversary of V-J Day is ~ 2 months away, this little find of yours is appropriate.
Thanks again for the ride on the time machine!
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jun 13, 2020 14:53:51 GMT
Wow. Given the fact that the 75th anniversary of V-J Day is ~ 2 months away, this little find of yours is appropriate. Thanks again for the ride on the time machine! Speaking of the time machine: Lionel’s Model Builder magazine had a newsstand price of 10 cents but a subscription was only 50 cents per year for 6 issues. A bargain in 1944.
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Post by Country Joe on Jun 13, 2020 20:42:57 GMT
I’m liking the pullout layout under the bed....never thought of that idea! -Pete I prefer the “cellar” myself! Now, if I just had one. I will complete the trifecta. I like the attic layout best.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jun 13, 2020 21:52:06 GMT
I prefer the “cellar” myself! Now, if I just had one. I will complete the trifecta. I like the attic layout best. Perfect for the Plans and Blueprints pamphlet. However, The Lionel Railroad Planning Book steps up the choices with 5 different applications: The Table Layout, the Permanent R.R., the Two-Table Layout, the Run-Around and the Recreation Room.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Jun 13, 2020 22:18:13 GMT
I will complete the trifecta. I like the attic layout best. Perfect for the Plans and Blueprints pamphlet. However, The Lionel Railroad Planning Book steps up the choices with 5 different applications: The Table Layout, the Permanent R.R., the Two-Table Layout, the Run-Around and the Recreation Room. I see that the "carpet" version didn't rate a mention!
S/ Charter Member, Fraternal Brotherhood of Crappy Carpet Layouts
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