Bob Peare President and General Manager

To O u r C u s t o m e r s

Building a model railroad is fast becoming one of America's leacling hobbies. Men (and women) from all walks of life find man8y, many hours of real enjoyment constructing realistic model railroad empires. For six years the Peare organization has specialized in the development and manu- Eacture of tracliage for model railroaders to help them enjoy their hobby more. Under the trade name of "TRACKMASTER," we have engineered and produced tracliage of all types to meet every need.

With hut Eew exceptions, all machinery used-to manufacture TRACKMASTER products has been designed and built in our own factory; and the men who plan and operate this machinery are all ex- perts in their respective fields. Still more important and remarliable however, is the fact that all of these men, designers, engineers and production experts, are model railroad hobbyists as well. A com- bination that guarantees top performance.

Because men in the Peare organization (and their friends) are model railroaders themselves, they have the desire and "linow-how" to produce the very best in quality and design. Although the TRACK- MASTER factory is a model of efficiency, there is nothing formal about the personnel. They are a close- ly-knit, friendly team who enjoy their work and take a great deal of pride in their products. And as they are all hol)byists, model railroading is the chief topic of discussion. The office door is always open to any employee who has a new idea or problem; these are discussed and analyzed hy train-minded experts.

The Peare organization has not only solved the major trackage prohlems of scale model railroad- ers, but they have revolutionized tinplate railroading for the Lionel and American Flyer enthusiast. With TRACKMASTER, your tinplate layout is flexible, track looks realistic and you can bend it to any desired curve. With TRACKMASTER, your trains go where you want them; and you can use either scale or tinplate or a combination of both. No conversion of tinplate rolling stocli is necessary with TRACK- MASTER tracliage.

In Jan. of 19.50 TRACKMASTER acquired the complete Westhrooli line of 0 gauge freight car kits and accessories, famous since 1934 as the Standard of Quality for 0 gauge. These kits and acces- sories have been improved wherever possible so they are still TOPS in 0 gauge. You'll be amazed at the accuracy alld amount of detail now included in all Westbrook Kits-and they're priced to fit your pocketbook !

To round out our line of Freight Cars, we have also absorhed the Train-Craft line of scale Ca- 1)ooses and Worli car kits. Where necessary, these too were redesigned by our experts to make them supreme in the 0 gauge field. They are now a fitting tribute to TRACKMASTER standards.

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In our efforts to serve you more adequately, TRACKMASTER is now also manufacturing and mar- keting a lever action reversing rheostat formerly produced by Essex Modelcrafters. This is another quality product in which you can place full confidence.

~ l l these products are made of the finest materials available and are fully guaranteed by TRACK- MASTER. When your needs are of a special type, don't hesitate to tell us of your problems; we have a special department ready to provide technical assistance and to quote on unusual requirements.

As this catalog goes to press, all items listed are in stock, ready for immediate shipment. Our in- ventories of finished products and raw materials are below normal seasonal levels however due to the Nations Rearmmament program. Prices of raw materials are at an all-time high and with no end in sight; we are strictly at the mercy of our suppliers. All prices posted in this catalog were effective Oc- tober 1, 1951 however we cannot guarantee they will be effective at the time of issue. We make this promise in good faith-as added costs appear, we will do our best to absorb them ourselves with addi- tional labor saving improvements. We will pass on additional costs to you only when we have no other alternative. New items will be advertised only when ready for shipment.

We'd lilie to express our sincere "Thanli You" for your continued interest in TRACKMASTER products and hope they'll afford you many, many pleasant hours of model railroading.

P.S. We are indeed grateful to the staff of Railroad Model Craftsman for their splendid cooperation in the preparation of this catalog. . . R P

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An Introduction to TRACKMASTER rruaucts A model railroad system is only as good as i ts trackwork. All future building plans and train operations w i l l depend on a good roadbed wi th smooth operating switchwork. The equipment produced by TRACK- MASTER wi l l surpass the highest standards o f the model railroad industry. For smooth trackwork and trouble-free operation, insist on TRACKMASTER. Every part i n every kit is fu l ly guaranteed! Below are .a number o f terms which you wi l l encounter elsewhere i n this catalog; familiarize yourself with them as -you'll run across these terms many times i n your model railroading career.

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CROSSING: The intersection o f two tracks, each of wh continues on its own way-more or less like the letter Crossings are named or designated by the angle which two "crossing" tracks make with each other. These are frequently used by the prototype when it is impractical to tunnel under or bridge another line. This permits very interesting operation in model form, and can b used on the smallest of layouts.

*CROSSOVER: A connection between two parallel tracks, some- times incorrectly called a switch-over or switch-back, used to cross from one main line to another. One of the most common of switches, in both model and prototype. RIGHT HAND CROSSOVER-Two right hand switches,

joined to make a crossover. LEFT HAND CROSSOVER-Two le f t hand switches make

the crossover.

SAUGE: (Size o f track) This is the distance between the inside faces of the running rails of track. I n 0 Gauge, this distance is 11/4" for both scale and tinplate; S gauge, scale and tinplate, %"; 00 gauge, 19 mm.; and HO gauge is 16.5 mm. These standards are strictly adhered to in a l l TRACKMASTER products. You wi l l find the "Rolling Track Gauge" an excellent device to maintain these speci- fications on any of your home-built trackage.

DOUBLE TRACKS: I n main line operation, double tracks are usually placed a set distance apart. This is measured from the center of one track to the center of the other, or from the right rai l of one track to the right rai l of the other. I n 0 Gauge, this distance should be 3%"; S gauge, 3"; 00 gauge, 2 1/16" and HO gauge 2". These dimensions are a minimum. (In the prototype, the distance is 13 feet.) S and 0 gauge tinplate track wi l l not allow dimensibns of the prototype.

SCISSORS CROSSOVER: Two le f t and two right hand switches TURNOUT: This is a high-hat name for a switch. The only plus a crossing make up this most fascinating crossover. It is l ike a left and a right hand crossover, superimposed. A advantage is that you won't get this term confused with

scissors crossover gives you fu l l flexibility for switching an electric l ight switch or a hickory switch.

trains i n either direction between two tracks without back- STRAPPED SWITCHES: Switches are "strapped" to hold them ing up. Sometimes called a double crossover or a diamond in perfect alignment and gauge. The majority of TRACK- crossover. MASTER switches are top strapped, thus assuring ease of

FROG: That portion of a switch or crossing where two rails installation regardless of the type of roadbed used. Several

join. I n the TRACKMASTER lin%.the frog detail is in per- switches in this catalog are offered bottom-strapped

fect alignment to assure the smoothest of operations. through the request of customers who prefer the l i t t le extra work involved. When a switch is installed, these I ,

POINTS: The t a ~ e r e d ends o f the switch rails which move strops" are removed.

back and forth to determine the path of the train. They TIN~LATE: model railroading, this is a name common~y should be featheredged, as on the TRACKMASTER line, given to Lionel, American Flyer and other semi-scale equip- to provide maximum contact and perfect f i t t ing with the ment. The dividing line between tinplate and scale is milled rai l stock. fast disamearinq throuqh the use of TRACKMASTER and

WYE SWITCH: This switch curves off to both right and left, WESTBROOK pr~ducts . -~ou ' l l be amazed a t the realism like the letter Y. It is used to switch from one line to you can obtain on your own tinplate layout by using the either of two parallel lines. material described in this catalog.

LADDER TRACK: A group o f switches along one track a t the entrance to a freight or passenger yard.

THROAT: This is the name given to the entrance of a termi- "CROSSOVER*

nal. It usually consists of many switches, crossovers, and crossings.

FISH-PLATES: A device to attach rails together. Sometimes *4.38 Swttcn~s referred to as rai l joiners or angle bars. 19#'0vr&u LEWH

SPIKES: The means of holding rai l and track work i n gauge and i n position. Spikes should be placed every inch or so on both sides of a rai l for best operation.

INSIDE THIRD RAIL: Trackmaster makes a complete line of inside-third rai l trackage. You wi l l be able to mate this material with Lionel, or other track very easily. Track- master inside third rai l switches and track are very real- istic because the ties are closely spaced and the curves are what and where you want them. Both curves and switches can be gentle or sharp as you desire.

SWITCH RADII: Switches are sometimes designated by num- t bers such as #4, #6, etc., and this number refers to the '

curve radius of the switch. I n 0 Gauge, a #3 switch has a 36" radius; #4, 48" radius; #6, 72" radius; and #8, 1 0 0 radius. Other Gauges are in proportion. The higher the number, the more gentle the switch. For smoothest and fastest operation, always choose the highest number switch permitted by the space limitations of your layout. Often times a modeler is short of space so TRACKMASTER has designed special switches for such layouts. These are called YARD switches (#3) and, although they only re- quire very small space, they provide a maximum of flexi- bil ity in tight areas. On larger layouts, these YARD switches are usid. in freight and passenger yards on the "Ladder" track. When ordering a switch, please specify either right or left hand.

TRACKMASTER manufacturers i n the following gauges:

0 Gauge for Scale Operation-For modelers using two rai l or outside third rai l pick up. A l l equipment is bui l t from .172" standard rai l with .078" head.

0 Gauge for Tinplate Operation and Semi-Scale--For scale cars using tinplate type trucks or tinplate cars. For running on 1/4" Hi-iron rail; .172" standard 0 gauge rail, manufac- tured tinplate track such as Gargraves or Lionel: Trackmaster switches, crossings and other products wi l l match with any of these.

S Gauge for Scale Operation-For 3/16" scale using scale trucks on scale cars running on .125" scale rai l and ties or our new .125" Fabricated Track.

S Gauge for Tinplate Operation-Running on American Flyer track, .172" rai l on ties or our new Fabricated Track.

00 Gauge for Scale Operation-Standard two rail.

HO Gauge for Scale Operation-Standard two rail.

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The Bob Peare Organization does not make many HO gauge items however we have tried to make up in a 7 & & d t quality what we lack in quantity. The materials offered here are the finest 'made. Every individual piece of trackaae is auaranteed to aive to^ ~erformance. To be sure o j the-best, insist on TRA~KMASTER Prefabri- cated Track and Switches.

Prefabricated Track Held positively in Gaug-Bend it to your every requirement!-Kink Free and it W i l l Not Rust!-This Prefabricated Track is made of solid brass rail, .loo" high, securely stapled to realistic fibre ties. Track can be quickly bent to any shape you desire and wi l l remain i n positive gauge; track wi l l not kink, it permits smooth cunes to any radius you desire. This Prefabricated Track cannot rust and provides your locomotive with excellent traction

qualities. Can be fi led and soldered with ease enabling you to maintain smooth . . .... OUR DEPARTMENT HEAD joints. It has the TRACKMASTER guarantee of quality. Three foot section e 9 0

R. A. "Russ" Munson Charge Switch Assembly

HO-10 No. 6 Top Strapped switch. Matches perfecty with the Prefabricated track offered above. For remote or manual control; easily hooked up. Points are feather-edged assuring you smooth, high-speed operation. Fully assembled, ready for installation . . . . . . . . $1.75

HO Gauge: Fibre Tie Strip. Heavy black fibre, cleanly cut, with mounting holes provided. Easy to lay, realistic appearance. 25' roll . ............................... $1.50

HO Switch Kits

HO-20 Scissor Switch Kit--all parts completely fabricated, crossing is assembled but sectionalized for ease i n wiring. K i t is complete and includes ties, spikes,

............................. fish plates and fu l l size template drawing 9.50

HO-21 Single Crossover--Complete kit; frog assembly complete, points and throw bar assembled. lncludes ties, spikes, fish plates and fu l l size template drawing . . 4.00

0 Gauge Scale Switch Kits

7gm4m&a No. 020 0 Gauge Switch Ki+#4 Frog, 17" I o n , 48" radius. I n kht form; a l l parts machined and pornrs assembled. Includes fu l l size template drawing . . . . 2.45

A t TRACKMASTER, we build our products to the highest stand- ards of the industry-nd then we proceed to improve them! As a result, the products offered here are the finest available --anywhere! The assembled switches are top strapped so they can be quickly installed on any roadbed. When a switch is installed, these straps can be lifted off with pliers or re- moved by melting the solder. The points are feather-edged and blend perfectly with the stock rails; this, combined with perfect alignment of the frog, assures smooth operation. Wing and guard rails are fi led prior to assembly thus elimin- ating any possibility of wheels snagging a t flange entrance. Wi th TRACKMASTER switches, you'll spend more time op- erating your trains, less on maintenance! 0 Gauge Scale Switches: (.172" rail, .078" head) No. 000 Yard Switch-#3 Frog, 13" long on a 36" radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3.25 No. 010 Yard Switch-#4 Frog, 13" long on a 48" radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50

COMPLETE SWITCH

No. 01 1 The 0 Gauge Switch-$4 Frog, 17" long, 48" radius. (Most popular switch on 0 gauge layouts) . . 3.75 No. 012 The # 6 Switch-20" long on 60" radius . . 4.00 No. 013 Universal Switch-#6 Frog, 60" radius, fu l l 8" frog. A special Trackmaster design ideal for main line, high speed crossing. Can easily be swung for a #5,6,7, or 8 turnout without kinking rai l . ....... 4.25 No. 014 The # 8 Switch-31" long, 17" from t ip o f point rai l to throat entry. Highspeed switch for large layout ..................................... 5.50 No. 015 The # 4 Wye Switch-48" radius for 4" track centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75

SWITCH KIT

No. 021 Complete Switch Kit-16'' long on a 48" radius. Only four parts in this kit: Frog is assembled to lead rails making the throat assembly complete. Guard rails are soldered to stock rails. K i t includes spikes, fish plates, switch ties and fu l l size template

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drawing 3.25

No. 022 The Scissor Switch Kit-The crossing that makes up the crossover itself is completely assembled. Points are also asssembled. While the unit is in k i t form, only pliers are needed in assembly. K i t is com- plete and includes ties, spikes, fish plates and fu l l size

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . template drawing 17.50

No. 023 Single Crossover--Nothing more to buy, kit is complete with ties, spikes, fish plates and fu l l size template drawing. 30" long .................. 6.75

No. 024 Wye Switch Kit--Complete, includes ties, . . spikes, fish plates and fu l l size template drawing . . 3.25

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SCALE and TINPLATE layouts differ primarily i n appearance and INSIDE THIRD RAIL

!xibility of the individual pieces of equipment. I n a tinplate layout, the curved and straight sections track, the switches and crossings, are usually bu i l t to one set pattern. The trackage is not flexible and erefore limits the design of your model railroad.

This is al l changed, however, i f you use TRACKMASTER products with your tinplate equipment. ith TRACKMASTER materials, you can bend the track to any desired pattern and you'll f ind a switch

,,, crossing for most every need ... and a t a price you can afford to pay! TRACKMASTER products are 3hly realtistic, completely flexible and provide smooth operation. It is NOT necessary to convert plate cars or locomotives in any way to run on TRACKMASTER products. You'll f ind your tinplate uipment will run smoothly over a l l switches and crossings. Try them yourself and be convinced!

TRACKMASTER bridges the gap between tinplate railroads and scale; they will permit you to make y desired layout pattern. Here are a vc track materials designed to give your tinplate railroad mplete flexibility and realism.

PROTOTYPE SWITCH l NG HI - IROh EQUIPMENT

With Trackmaster

lnside Third Rail Trackage for Model- ers using Tinplate Wheels on Cars and Locos

Hi-Iron 0 gauge switches are the most popular item i n the TRACKMASTER line. They are made from lhl' rail, which is the same height as Lionel rail on .072 track, and are designed for smooth operation. The switch kits offered here are com- plete, ready to assemble; only tools needed are a knife and pliers! Crossings are completely mount- ed on stained ties of proper height to meet t in- plate track. Rail will take any type of tinplate wheels. Switch Kit: A l l parts fully machined and ready for as- sembly. Ties, Flog, Points and fu l l size template draw- ing; everything necessary for a complete switch is provided ................................... $ 4.50 Scissor Switch Kit: The crossing included in this kit is completely assembled and a l l parts are fully machined. K i t includes ties, spikes, fish plates and fu l l size tem- plate drawing ............................... 19.50 Single Crossover Kit: A complete kit including ties, spikes, fish plates and fu l l size template drawing. Frog assemblies are complete .................. 9.75 1/4 inch Rail . . .................. 99 ft. bundle Tinplate Ties 3 16 x 1/4 x 2lA" ......... 500 for 1.60 Switch ties 3 16 x 1/4 x 7" . . . . . . . . . . . pkg. of 24 .25

1 SCALE 3 - RAIL EQUIPMENT

OUR DEPARTMENT HEAD 1 Crossings

Hi-Iron

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Scale Rail

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90 $6.00 #314 90 ---.$6,00

45 6.50 45 6'50

.... 60 7.00

#316 60 7.00 ..............

lnside Third Rail Trackage for model- ers using Scale Wheels on Cars and Locos

Made of .172" rail, kits are complete with 3'4" t ie stripping which, when mounted on regular size road bed, will raise the .172" rail to the exact level of most tinplate track.

KITS

No. 310 lnside Third Rail Switch Kit-All parts complete, ready to assemble. Includes ties, spikes arid joiners, fu l l size template drawing and complete parts

and instructions ncessary for Lionel operation. Right or Left hand ............................... 4.50

No. 31 1 Three Rail Wye Switch K i t 4 8 " radius; a l l parts complete and ready to assemble. Except for tem- plate drawing, kit is identical with either right or left hand ki ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50

lnside Third Rail Wye Switch

No. 312 Single Crossover Kit-Nothing more to buy, complete with ties, spikes and fish plates. Switch is . 30" long and made to operate on 4" track centers . . 9.75

No. 313 Scissor Switch Kit-The crossing that makes up the crossover itself is completely assembled. Frogs and points assembled. Includes ties, spikes, fish plates and fu l l size template drawing. Although in kit form, only pliers are necessary for assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50

ACCESSORIES

No. 31 9 Tinplate Ties '/4 x '/r x 2% . . box o f 500. . 1.60 Mrs. Marie Werner # 31 8 Dia- . . . Lharge of Packaging ~iamond .... 8.50 I mend ...... 8.50 I NO. 320 Switch Ties '/r x '/r x 7 ..kg of 12.. .25

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7 d m m Crossings can be used on most every model railroad to good advantage. They pro- vide realistic, fascinating operation; train movements that wil l create new interest i n your model pike. Crossings are often used on prototype railroads where it is necessary to cross another main line a t grade. And so too i n model form, crossings will enable you to devise many intricate track patterns.

TRACKMASTER crossings are made of solid brass rai l and are an exact replica of the prototype. The units are completely assembled, ready to install, and they are sectionalized for ease i n wiring. Rail base against rai l base construction to eliminate

J. J. "Jack" Peare the possibility o f wheel dips. You'll be plaased with the smooth operation possible Charge of c u ~ t o m - ~ i t t

with these crossings; they're bui l t to extremely close tolerances and designed for Trackage

rugged use.

Crossings are probably the most important single this importance, the TRACKMASTER crossings piece of trackage on a model railroad. They per- offered here are the most reliable on the market. m i t you to make up intricate layout designs and They have a realistic appearance, are strong and to get the maximum amount of trackage i n a thoroughly dependable. We heartily recommend given area. From a simple "figure eight" type of these for the particular modeler . .,. and they're layout to a complex model railroad empire, a cross- fully guaranteed by TRACKMASTER to provide ing is the most important feature. I n keeping with smooth derailment-free operation.

0 GAUGE, SCALE

Made of .172" rail, w i l l match perfectly with

the 0 gauge scale switches, ready to install on layout.

No. 0 3 6 9 0 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00 No. 031-45 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 No. 0 3 2 4 0 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 No. 033-30 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50 No. 034-Diamond crossing for mak- ing your own #6 scissor switch ..... 7.00

0 GAUGE, TINPLATE, Inside Third Rail

Completely insulated for three rai l operation and matches our inside third rai l switch kit. Made of .172" rail.

No. 314 90 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00 No. 315 45 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 No. 316 60 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 No. 317 30 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 No. 318 Diamond Crossing . . . . . . . . 8.50

0 GAUGE, HI-IRON TINPLATE, .

Inside Third Rail

Same height as Lionel 072 track, made of 1/4" brass rail. Most popular crossing in the

TRACKMASTER line. Tie mounted.

90' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 45" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 60" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 30" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 Diamond Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.50

S GAUGE, SCALE

Made with .125" rail, mc our scale switches and F quires the use of scale w

rtches per abricated . .

fectly with track. Re-

SS-300-90 degree . . . . . . 3.50 SS-301-45 degree . . . . . . 4.00 SS-302-60 degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 SS-303-30 degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 SS-30LDiamond Crossing for making #6 scissor switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00

S GAUGE TINPLATE

For semi-scale and tinplate use, matches the .172" Fabricated track. Assures maximum

performance of A. F. rolling stock.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST-300 90 degrees 3.50 ST-301 45 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00 ST-302 60 degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST-303 30 degrees 5.00 ST-304 Diamond Crossing for making

. . . . . . . . your own #6 scissor switch 6.00

HO GAUGE, SCALE

These crossings have been designed for use with our .loo" Prefabricated track. Provides a perfect match, simple to install.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HO-30-90" 3.50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HO-31-45" 3.50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H O - 3 2 4 0 " 4.00

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HO-33-30' 4.00 HO-34--Diamond crossing for making No. 6 scissor switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7

Bob Peare Engineering C o r ~

)OR DEPARTMENT HEAD

Quality products to help you complete your model railroad

trackwork. Every part fully guaranteed by TRACKMASTER.

I f you Don't See It, Ask for It. '

Tool Dasigner

STAINED TIES-Scale STANDARD SWITCH STANDS 0 Gauge, Scale or Tinplate

Made of Kiln-dried Bass Wood, Stained Black for No. 048-Actual Working Models. These perfect realism. stands, with their elaborate detail, w i l l add

that final touch of realism to your pike. 0 Gauge (2'/4 x '/4 x '/811) Scale Each stand has a positive lock which elim- No. 041 Boxed, 1000 per box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50 inares any chance derailment- Finished No. 042 Boxed, 500 per box 1.35 in black with red and green targets- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 043 Switch Ties 7" long 24 for .25 Die-cast base. assembled# . . . . No. 044 Outside Third Rail Ties, 500 per box, 2%" ready for installation. 2" high 1.85

long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60 DWARF SWITCH 'STANDS S Gauge (1 % x 3/16 x %"I For 0 and S, scale or tinplate

. . . . . r-400 boxed, 1000 per box . . . . . . . . . . . : .$2.00 No. 049-Elaborately detailed, actually r-401 Switch Ties 7" long, package of 24 . . . . . . . 2 5 . works like the prototype'. A positive lock

EMPLATE DRAWINGS eliminates chance for derailment. Die cast base, finished in du l l black with red and green targets. Only Van' high. Completely

Accurate drawings, prepared full size with all de- assembled, ready for installation 1.85 1 j

tail included. For the economy minded modeler.

0 Gauge S Gauge THIRD RAIL SUPPORTS No. 062-Manufactured from brass with screw base and

052 No. 4 Switch ... .15 55-402 No. 6 Switch . -15 slotted heads. The screw base is exceptionally lon.g, designed 053 Wye Switch . . . . . .15 Ss-403 Wye Switch . . -15 specifically to eliminate the use of a third rai l tie. Can be 054 Single Crossover . .25 SS-404 Single Cross- used with Tru-Scale Roadbed. Package of 100 . . . . . . 2.25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 055 Double crossover over .25 or diamond Scissor 55-405 Double Cross- Switch .50 over .50

ROAD BED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Produced from the finest kiln-dried basswood

HO Gauge HO-45 Single Crossover . . . . . . . . . . . .25 0 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . HO-46 Double Crossover or Diamond No. 060. 36" x x 2Y2" Per length .45

Scissor Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 S Gauge ST-412. 36" x % x 1%" Per length . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

SQUARE SPIKES HO Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A steel blue-black color with serrated shank. These HO-47. 36" x % x 1 W Per length .30

are real spikes in miniature, not bent over nails. FISH PLATES: 0, S Gauges, 3/88" long 00, HO Ga. 5/16" long 040-0 Gauge with simulated bolt heads . . Pkg. 12 .20 No. 046 per package , .25 HO-41 per package . , -25 SS-401-S Gauge with simulated bolt heads . Pkg. 12 .20 No. 047 per package . .SO HO-42 per '/4 pound . 1.50 00-4040 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pkg. l2 .I5

HO-40-HO Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pkg. of 12 .15 FROG ASSEMBLIES POINT ASSEMBLIES NO. 058-0 Gauge . . . l .oo NO. 059-0 Gauge . . .75 Brass Running Rail Per 99' Bundle SS-408-S Gauge . . . . . 1 .OO SS-409-S Gauge . . . . .75 .250" rai l height . . . . . . . . .125" rai l height . . . . . . . . ST-41 0-S Ga. Tinplate1 .OO ST41 1-S Ga. Tinplate .75 .172" rai l height . . . . . . . . .loo" rai l height . . . . . . . . POINT & FROG COMBINATIONS for the economy minded modeler. Completely assembled frog and points, requires only stock and guard rails to make complete switch.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS-407 S Gauge 125" Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45 No. 057 0 Gauge 172" Rail 1.45 . . . . . . . . . . . ST-409 S Gauge for Tinplate 172" Rail 1.45

I ROLLING TRACK GAUGE 1 This Rolling Track Gauge is one of the handiest devices ever designed for model railroad use. As the name implies, it ten-

ters and spaces rail on ties automatically and permits you to swing any desired radius curve with ease. No need to say this is one of the most popular items in the entire TRACKMASTER line. This device eliminates measuring and scribing of lines; it takes the guess work out of track laying and enables you to lay your track in any desired pattern. Even where rail i s al- ready held in gauge, as in assembled or partially assembled track, by anchoring the string at the center of the curve, you can secure a uniform radius throughout. This is of especial help when your curve is not already determined by your road- bed. This gauge is designed to make track laying a pleasant task and to assure vou trackwork in positive qauqe with

No. 0 5 1 4 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 SS-406-S Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 0 0 - 4 1 4 0 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 HO-4+HO Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 ST-408-s Gnllne for Tinplate . . . . 2.75

B for 1A" smooth - running - I qualitic Rail . . . .

.125" R a i l Fabr icated t r a c k f o r scale operat ion assures smooth operation. Jo in t h e thou- sands who have swi tched t o t h e TRACKMASTER Line!

S . bauge 3/16" S ta l e

.125" R A I L FOR SCALE OPERATION

$1.20 for 3 foot length 1 Completely Flexible! Curves t o Meet Your Every Requirement!

Brass Rail ... It Cannot Rust! Provides Smooth Traction!

Excellent Conductivity! Realistic, Prototype Appearance! 1

!

SCALE S GAUGE OPERATION: .12SN rai l requires scale wheels on locomotives and trucks. Although American Flyer equipment wi l l run on ,125" rai l fabricated track, it is not recommended. A complete three foot section $1.20

SWITCHES: SS-100 No. 6 Switch, completely assembled, ready for installation, bottom strapped ---- 3.25 I SWITCH KITS: SS-200 No. 6 Switch Kit: A l l parts ful ly machined with point and frog assem- r

bled. A l l parts including fu l l size template drawing __-__-----------------------------------------..-------------------- 2.45

SS-201 Wye Switch Kit: Complete k i t with a l l parts ready to assemble. Includes ties, spikes, f ish I plates and ful l size template drawing __----__.___-_.__-----------------------------------------------------------7---------------------- 2.95 I

I

SS-202 SINGLE CROSSOVER: No. 6 radius, over 30" long to allow high speed switching. A l l parts I

complete including ties, spikes, fish plates and fu l l size template SCALE CROSSINGS drawing ............................................................................................ 6.75 35-330 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.5a

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS-301 4 5 4.00

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS-203 SCISSOR SWITCH KIT: The diamond crossing itself is com- SS-302 60 4.50 - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pletely assembled. K i t is complete and includes ties, spikes, fish SS-303 30 5.00 SS-304 D iamond Crossing f o r

plates and fu l l size template drawing __.. 17.50 M a k i n g No. 6 Scissors Swi tch 6.00

OUR DEPARTMENT HEAD ACCESSORIES

"Ted" Bruning Charge Fabricated Track

.12S" rail for scale operation 55-400 Brass Running Rail ........ 99' bundle

Sf-401 Brass Fish Plates .................... 1 2 for .20

Square spikes, 5/16'' long ................................. No. 046 per package ... .25

No. 047 per package .................................... .SO

No. 049 Dwarf Switch Stand ........................ 1.85

ST400 Stained Ties 1% x 3/16 x 1 .... 10'4 fG 2.00 .................................... .................. ST-401 Switch Ties 3/16 x r/s x 7" .... 24 for .25

e drawing

33-402 Template drawing for No. 6 switch, .......................................................... ful l size -15

Switch, ........... .I5

for Wye !

55-404 Template drawing for single cross- over, fu l l size ......................................... .25

SS-405 Template drawing for double cross- over, fu l l size ......................................... .SO

SS-406 Rolling Track Gauge ........................ .. 2.75

55-407 Point and frog combination, com- pletely assembled ........................................ 1.45

55-408 Frog Assembly .............................. .... 1.00

35-409 Point Assembly .................................. .7S

ST412 Bass wood roadbed I r/, x Is/, x 36". Per length ............................................ .40

.......... ST413 No. 6 bass wood switch block .35

R20 Reversing Rheostat ................................ 5.45

I Fabricated Track * 7-

Matching .l72" rai l with existing American Flyer track can be done i n either o f two ways:

1. Butt the .172" rai l f innly against tinplate track and salder permanently.

2. Use #040 standard .172" rai l joiners. Wi th shears, snip base of joiner and f i t over web of tinplate track. Pinch with pliers.

172" FOR SEMI-SCALE OR TINPLATE OPERATION

and you curve i t yourself This Fabricated Track is made to order for the particular modeler; it combines excellent traction and conductivity qualities wi th a highly realistic prototype appearance. You can curve this Fabricated Track t o any layout pattern you might desire; you are not l imi ted to the old-fashioned standard curves. If you want long, sweeping curves or a real sharp circle, Fabricated Track is the answer. The track curves easily and is k ink free. Fabricated Track is made o f solid brass rail, f i rmly stapled t o realistic heavy fibre ties t o hold it accurately in gauge. The brass rai l provides excellent power conduction and traction . .. and it is rust free; can be cleaned i n seconds. Another TRACKMASTER product fu l ly Guaranteed.

TINPLATE S GAUGE OPERATION: .172" rai l for semi-scale or American Flyer t inplate equipment. Will take AF wheels smoothly . .. and wi th no derailments. Fully guaranteed by TRACKMASTER. Three foot section 1.20

SWITCHES: St-100 No. 6 Switch, Kit, top strapped, completely assembled. Wide enough radius t o handle any type of equipment now produced ' 3.25

SWITCH KITS: ST-200 No. 6 Switch Kit. All parts machined, with frog and point assembled. All ......................................................................................... i parts including fu l l size template drawing 2.45

i ST-201 Wye Switch K i t complete, wi th a l l parts ready to assemble. Includes ties, spikes, fish plates

I and template drawing 2.95 1 1 TINPLATE CROSSINGS ST-202 Single Crossover. #6 radius, over 30" long. Com-

plete kit including ties, spikes, fish plates and template .............. I

ST-300.90 $3.50 drawing _.____-_----__----_-----------.-~-------~------------------.- 6.25 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ST-301 45 4.00

ST-302 60 4.50 ST-203 Scissor Switch Kit. Diamond crossing is completely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P! ST-303 30 5.00 assembled. Although i n kit form, only pliers are needed i n . . . ........... ST-304 Diamond Crossing for assembly. K i t is complete and includes ties, spikes, fish

E Making No. 6 Scissors Switch 6.00 plates and template drawing -----.--_------------------------------- 17.50

ACCESSORIES

.172" rai l for tinplate or semi-scale opem- tion. Brass Running Rail .................... 99' bundle No. 040 Brass Fish Plates .......... one dozen .20 Square Spike 1/8" long: No. 046 per package .................................... .25 No. 047 per package .................................... .50 No. 049 Dwarf Switch Stand, Completely Assembled ...................................................... 1.85 ST400 Stained Ties 1% x 3/16 x YE ........ .......................................................... 1000 for 2.00 ST401 Switch Ties 3/16 x x 7 .... 24 for .2S ST402 Tinplate Ties 3/16 x 3/16 x 1%

Box of SO0 1.60 ........................................................ ST403 Switch Ties 3/16 x 3/16 x 7" .............................................................. 12 for .25

ST404 Template drawing for No. 6 switch, Full Size .15 ST-405 Template drawing for Wye Switch. Full Size .......................................................... .15 ST-406 Template drawing for single cross-

................................................ over, fu l l size .25 ST-407 Template drawing for double cross- over, fu l l size ............................................. .50 ST-408 Rolling Track Gauge ........................ 2.75 ST-409 Point and Frog Combination, com- pletely assembled .......................................... 1.45 ST410 Frog Assembly .................................. 1.00 ST-41 1 Point Assembly .................................. .75 ST412 Bass wood roadbed 1/4 x 1lh x 36"

per length .40 ..................................................... ST-413 No. 6 Brass wood switch block ........ .35 R2O Rheostat .................................................. 5.45

OUR DEPARTMENT HEAD

y r l ~ - - ~

Helen Peare Charge of Train Craft

Products

Bssex Electronic FontroL POWER at your Fingertips

LEVER ACTION REVERSING RHEOSTAT Makes your control panel look . . . and This Essex Reversing Rheostat is a model feel . . . like a real railroad control board. of precision and simplicity. Push handle Gives you smooth, instant finger-tip control forward-train moves ahead. Pull handle of train speed, either forward or reverse, back-train goes into reverse. Lever action

1 with one easy continuous motion. No gives positive control, leaves one hand free DPDT switch required. for switch controls.

I R-40 for HO and T T R-20 for S and 00 R-10 for 0 gauge 9% -

t No DPDT Switch Required

Complete unit, ready for installation, with full mounting and wiring instructions, only ..-..-.- $5 4.- 0

Greatest Innovation in Model Railroad Hisi

THE THING Versatile Rotary Switch "The Thing" is a rotary electrical switch designed to be placed along the right- of-way and actuated by a trip lever attached to your locomotive. Although not a relay, it performs some of their functions a t less cost and with no complicated wiring.

This device is designed for use in every applications. Performs automatic func- gauge and wi l l perform a multiple o f tions that wi l l amaze your friends and duties around a model pike. Use it for create new interest in your model rail- reversing trains, automatic block and road. "The Thing" is made to order for signal systems, operating lights and versatile operation. Get "The Thing" to- crossing gates. Instruction booklet de- day, only $3.50 per pair. scribes simple wiring hook-up for many

Assure positive Alignment of Tnrnonts with th

Essex (all-new) SWITCH MACHINE More Power on Less Current

Simple To Install

Positive Operation rrovlae 1 95 0

OUR DEPARTMENT HEAD Your turnouts wi l l really "smack" over when attached to this husky switch OUR DEPAK \D machine, you'll be pleased with the positive operation provided. Here's a switch

,a machine which draws less current than other comparable units on the market and provides a more powerful swing. That familiar bug-a-boo, of trains slowing up when switch machines are in operation, is virtually eliminated in the Essex product because of its all-new construction. Operation of this switch machine does not cause a large drain of current.

This switch machine is ruggedly con- Mounting holes are provided for structed for years of satisfactory simple installation . . . and it's pow- service. The frame is cast with a erful enough for. a l l gauges. Use stamped soft iron armathe and brass these switch machines in combina- 1 cross slide. The machine operates on tion with the rheostats described between 6 and 2 4 volts either AC or above. You'll be pleased with the BC and requires no lubrication. positive smooth operation.

Joseph Huber Charge of "The Thing" Available after December.1 at only $1.95

50

each. Elizabeth Miniotls Charge of Rheostats

These Gondola Car kits incorporate our popular let-

tered sides. The cars are exceptionally sturdy and

wi l l stand up for years on a model railroad. Many

refinements have been added to the detail on these 0 GAUGE-SCALE , cars--pressesd brass ribs and correctly formed ends

j of either the dreadnaught or corrugated type (de- A few of these Gondolas, properly loaded, wi l l give your model road

an air o f authenticity. Closed cars don't display their loads---open ' pending on prototype)-without any sacrifice i n

cars do! They prove that your road is operated because there is traf- accuracy of lettering detail.

I f ic to handle i n the area it serves.

Westbrook Flat cars are extremely easy to build

with common household tools yet, when completed,

they make a most interesting piece of rolling stock.

Westbrook Flat cars have real scale stake pockets so

that you can actually load these cars with logs,

timbers, m i l or even tiny Christmas trees;

Westbrook Flat Cars are available for four railroads:

Chicago & Northwestern, Louisville & Nashville,

Baltimore & Ohio, Pennsylvania.

The Last Word i n Realism; a l l prototype detail

faithfully duplicated in miniature. Yes, Westbrook

Stock Cars pack authority-they're authentic down

to the very smallest detail.

Your choice of three famous roads: Missouri Paci-

fic; Baltimore & Ohio; Texas & Pacific. Railroad

Modelers say stock cars add spice to their roads

and pave the way for many colorful industries along

their miniature right-of-ways.

Kits are offered for the following roads: Baltimore & Ohio; Texas & Pacific; Central o f Georgia; Pennsylvania; Erie; and Rock Island:

Complete k i ts for these new Gondola cars are supplied with super-

detailed, hardware. When you order one o f these kits, there's nothing

more to buy except trucks: steps are correctly formed; brass ribs and

corner angles show every, rivet of the pototype and add strength to

the car; and grab irons are ready to apply. Choice of five distinctive-

looking cars, each a complete Gondola kit, less trucks,

only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50

0 GAUGE-SCALE

Besides the road names, the cars also have a l l weights and dimensions

lettered on but with a blank space where your own railroad name can

be added. The Westbrook Flat Car Kits contain every part you need,

with exception of trucks, to build a super-detailed scale model f l a t

car.

Here's the material included in every kit: Black side panels with

authentic lettering and rivet detail impressed. Punched metal stake

pockets with every rivet; ful ly drilled and ready to apply. Formed and

drilled steps and grab irons. Mi l led wood floor and dul l black em-

bossed panel reproducing the floor planking. Die-east f l a t car end

beams. Die-cast f la t car underfmme, fully machined and ready to at-

tach. Diesast solid couplers and die-cast brake wheel. Necessary bolts,

nuts, screws, wire, air hose and No. 24 pins. Complete

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flat Car Kit, less trucks $3.30

0 GAUGE-SCALE

The Westbrook Stock Cars i n 0 gauge are easy to assemble; a l l the

real work has been done for you. The body is of wood construction,

of well seasoned bass wood. The main parts are tongue and grooved

to f i t accurately. Sides are bui l t up on fu l l sized plans to get exact

location and spacing of a l l parts. And a l l those parts necessary for a

well-detailed, accurate model are cut to' size, ready to assemble.

The body ki ts now contain aluminum roof ribs and diesast Roof End

Walks.

Stock Car Body Kits, as described, each ---------------- $2.00 Hardware Kits, with trucks $2.75

l i f ton , New Jersey 5 1

Body Kits

Accurately cut parts, ready to assemble, together w i th detailed plans make up the Westbrook body kits. These are one-quarter inch scale models (0 gauge) designed for ease of construction and durability. You l ' l l be pleased with the exceptionally clear printed sides and the way parts practically fa l l together. Al l possible detail of the prototype has been reproduced on these body kits; you can see it and feel it! No special tools are necessary for assembly and no soldering is required. Choose from the variety of k i t s offered below.

Westbrook Body Kits include:

Finished Car sides and ends (painted, scored and lettered with Wood underframes heralds) Aluminum roof ribs and die-cast ice hatches or roof end walk

Correctly milled roof cut from well-seasoned basswood Grooved wooden roof walks, stamped brass roof walk end braces

Floor and car ends of seasoned. basswood, milled to shape Nails and escutcheon pins False sides of %" basswood Detailed plans and instructions

50 TON STEEL BOX CARS BALTIMORE 8 OHlO CANADIAN PACIFIC BURLINGTON ZEPHYR CHESAPEAKE 8 OHlO CHICAGO 8 EASTERN ILLINOIS ERIE GULF, MOBILE 8 OHlO

The "Rebel Roate" $n Design

LACKAWANNA MICHIGAN CENTRAL

.v I'.C. 1 l ~ ~ " l d NEW HAVEN

With Large Monogram NEW YORK CENTRAL NICKEL PLATE PENNSYLVAN l A PITTSBURGH & LAKE ERDlE

.\ I' C . Herald ST. LOUIS & SOUTH WESTERN

H'itir Blire Streak Herald SANTA FE

The Scmtt" mitlr l o ~ g e Map

SEABOARD "Om,.gc Blossom Special"

SOUTHERN M/i:lr Large Herald

UNION PACIFIC WESTERN MARYLAND

Lar.ge Herald

PENNSYLVANIA ROUND ROOF BOX CAR

PENNSYLVANIA ROUND ROOF AUTOMOBILE CAR

XF-50 TON STEEL BOX CARS BALTIMORE & OHIO SENTINAL

Alumr,ttr+n Car zvrtlt BItra Lettet

CANADIAN NATIONAL With Green Maple Leof

GREAT NORTHERN Yellow Car wi th Goat

NATIONAL OF MEXICO

WOOD SHEATHED CARS 36' NEW HAVEN 40' NORTHERN PACIFIC 40' SOUTHERN PACIFIC

Complete Body Kit ..... $1.50 ,

Scale Hardware Kits for above cars, without trucks . . .$2.75 Tinplate Hardware Kits for above cars, less trucks . . . . 1.75 Scale Trucks, fully sprung, for above cars . . . . . . . .pr. 2.50 Tinplate Trucks with Lionel type dummy coupler . . . pr. 1.95

Refrigerator Cars: Each k i t includes aluminum roof ribs and die-cast ice hatches.

AMERICAN ,REFRI,G. TRANSIT MERCHANTS DISPATCH LINE A.R.T. w t t l Sl~rcld N.Y.C. Herald

ARMOUR REFIG. LINE MERCHANT'S DISPATCH LINE A.R.L.X. Armoer's Star White , wi th Red and Blue Striper

BABY RUTH PACIFIC, FRUIT EXPRESS Rriobt Red wi th Yellmu and Black One srde S . P . Herald, one side U.P. Letters PACIFIC FRUIT EXPRESS

BERKSHIRE H A M Western Pacsfrc Heralds Red, Yelloru and Rlack PLUTO, WATER

BORDEN'S Whtte , Red and Blue "Fine Cheese," Red, White and Blue RATH,S B L A C K ~ ~ W ~ HAMS

BURLINGTON Red, White and Olne Letters 1Vitlt C.B.&O. Herald SANTA FE R.R. LINE

CRAZY CRYSTALS S.F.R.D. Orange and Yellow Box Cars: Each k i t includes aluminum roof ribs and Ycllow and Blrie, Large Letters

roof end walks. SWIFT'S REFRIG. LlNE DRY ICE REFRIG. LlNE Large Szeift "Premium Ham"

D.I.C.X. White Side Panels SWIFT'S REFRIG. CAR

FRUIT GROWERS EXPRESS Starrdard A.R.A. Lettering Used on B.&O. and P.R.R. UNION REFRIG. TRANSIT LlNE

GERBERS FOOD PRODUCTS With Milwoxkee Herald Blue and White wi th Large Figures W~STERN FRUIT EXPRESS

LACKAWANNA REFRIG. The Great Northern These body kits have been engineered to exac't scale specifications with a l l detail faithfully reproducted. Design- ed by model railroaders for model railroaders. Your Complete satisfac- tion is fully guaranteed.

Only $1.50 ea.

H. A. "Herb" Satter Comptroller

TINPLATE TRUCKS Completely Assembled

I KNUCKLE-COUPLER TO MATCH LIONEL EQUIPMENT

FREE ROLLING--BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED!

A high quality assembled Westbrook Tinplate truck for tinplate opera- tion. Has a real knuckle-coupler that matches and attaches to Lionel The finest Trucks for

equipment; swivels with truck wheels and is readily adaptable to any Tinplate Operation

scale car as well as to old, pin-type couplers. Elaborate detail, ready for installation ....................................... Pair $1.95

On" . . . .519e?

Carl Auel 0 Gauge SCALE Trucks Insulated for Two-Rail Operation Super Detailed and Free Rolling

Fully Sprung! Finest Trucks Produced!

The finest and most complete 0 gauge scale trucks ever produced. They are superdetailed to the smallest degree and have a l l the characteristics of the prototype. Each truck is complete, fully assem- bled, with a l l detail reproduced to exact scale. These trucks were designed for rugged duty and have excellent rolling qualities . . . they'll give years of smooth, trouble-free operation. A l l die-cast construction, each truck is fully sprung with bolsters that actually work! The wheels are ribbed-back with tapered axles. Available i n two types, both insulated for two rai l operation. These trucks match perfectly with the body and hardware ki ts offered elsewhere in this catalog. ANDREWS TRUCKS .......................... pair $2.50 DALMAN TRUCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pair $2.50

(I

Scale Hardware Kits Scale Hardware Kits Include:

These kits provide all the fittings and Super-detailed cast underframe, drilled and ful ly machined. b hardware with exception of truck to Cast Refriaerator ice hatches or cast box car doors. -

complete a car bui l t from one of the

body ki ts (Box, Refrigerator or Stock Stamped brass ladders correct in detail with holes for mounting.

car, specify which). Kits include a set * Die-cast solid couplers; die cast brake wheel.

of plans and instructions which show Door hinges and cast latch bars for refrigerator cars. .

I' the exact location and method of ap- * Materials for air pipes and hoses.

plying each part. Cast end beams or sills with coupler pockets i n fu l l detail.

Tinplate Hardware Kits Scale Hardware Kit, without trucks ............................................ $2.75

Scale Westbrook box, stock aw l refrig-

erator cars can be used on tinplate lay- outs by attaching toy trucks and cou-

plers directly to the body ki ts described

elsewhere i n this catalog. A wooden un-

1 I derframe is made up from materials I I I supplied with each body kit. Box and

r Stock cars are 101/4" long, refrigerators

10J/4" long. Hardware fitt ings for these

cars are offered i n kit form.

Each Tinplate Hardware K i t Includes:

Brake Wheel Ladders Brake Platform Brake Cylinder Steps Ice Hatches or Doors Grab Irons * All nails and screws Door Hinges and Cast Latch Bars for Reefers

These kits do not include trucks, couplers, scale underframe or end sills.

Tinplate Hardware K i t -_----_--_------------------------------.-----..----..----.. $1.75

Clifton, New Jersey 53

Scale or Tinplate

The trainmen's car, attached to the end of every freight train, attracts more attention than any other piece of rolling equipment. Yes, a caboose is the most essential, colorful part of every freight consist. Real cabooses are made in a variety of shapes and sizes; twelve of the most interesting types are offered here, all accurate 0 gauge scale models of real cabooses. On these pages you'll find a caboose for every purpose to help personalize your home road.

Kits are designed for easy, positive construction with excep- tionally realistic detail. A l l parts have been carefully engi- neered to assure you accurate detail and trouble-free build- ing enjoyment. As i n the various prototypes, the basic body material is well-seasoned wood, precision cut to exact size, and with a l l window and door openings provided. Sides and ends are fully scribed to represent tongue and groove siding, just l ike on the real cabooses. Each k i t includes door and window castings, pre-formed grab irons, railings and hand-

holds. Roof walks, end platforms, steps, underbody details and other accessories are provided to make each model com- pletely, except trucks and couplers which can be purchased separately. The design of these ki ts permits interior detailing as the roofs can be easily removed leaving sturdy side-wall and end construction. These caboose kits are the finest offered i n any gauge and although they are accurately scaled models, they can be used with tinplate equipment by substituting tinplate trucks.

You'll be proud to own and operate any of these cars and remember that each kit is fully guaranteed by Bob Peare. Most of the cabooses shown here are used by real railroads from coast to coast although space will not permit us to print all road names. Cars can be painted and lettered to your own road choice; the complete building instructions with each kit list several prototype color charts to aid you in this work.

Outside, Wood-Braced cabooses have an intricate appearance but are a cinch to build. This grand old-timer (opposite) is not too ancient for even today's modern diesel. The Katy, Rock Island, M.P. and Western Pacific are partial to this design, and it's our favorite too.

............ K i t No. 504 $5.45 Another old-timer st i l l used on the T&P, C.B.&Q., R. I., ATSF, and M.P.; a really unique design. Resembles a box car with three windows and a door per side with a cupola similar to that a t left. Complete with roof walk, smoke stack and hand- holds. Unquestionably different, elaborately de- tailed.

K i t No. 503 ............ $5.45 Favorite of the Southwest, this conductor's palace

,

is nearly always in sight o f sagebrush and cactus. The SP, T&P, CB & Q, M K T and UP st i l l use

..... . . . . it daily.

K i t No. 505 ............ $5.45

The East and Central states prefer another style with two windows per side and a cupola centered between the roof ends. Elaborate ladder and roof detail. A familiar sight on the CNJ, C&O, GTW, NKP, N&W, PRR and the O&W.

K i t No. 508 ............ $5.45

This coast-to-koast favorite (opposite) needs no introduction. A familiar tail-ender on the ATSF, NYC, WP, UP, Frisco, D & RGW, CNW, Monon, CB & Q, Rutland, GTW, CNR, MEC AC&Y, Milw., M & Stl.

K i t No. 510 ............ $5.45

Another well-balanced type familiar thruout the states. Found on the UP, Erie, MP, Soo, W & LE, NKP, SAL and PM. Three windows per side with the cupola located a third of the car length from rear.

K i t No. 509 ............ $5.45

A neat crew car with the cupola centered and four windows uniformly arranged on each side. A distinct mid-west and eastern type found on the NYC, NKP, B&0, P&WV, AC&Y, LV, L&N, GM&O and even branch lines of the UP. Car features unusual hooped ladder ends.

K i t No. 511 ............ $5.45 For high-speed express and mail train service, try this NYC "Riders Car". This sleek 44 scale foot beauty wi l l put new emphasis on your train opera- tions. Painted passenger car green, lettered i n yellow. Four wheel passenger trucks used.

K i t No. 506 (shown opposite) $5.45 Another cupola-less caboose, used on branch lines and for transfer duty. Way cars of this type are a great favorite in the heavy rai l dominated Chi- cago Area and other busy terminal points. A t home with either a diesel or a small steam switcher, this car checks movements of cars bound thru interchange. Four windows per ride.

:it No. 50

ROBBERS Short on size but long i n years of senice, these bobbers are st i l l used for on occasional non-revenue run. Tucked away on a shaded spur track, the four wheeler responds creakily but willingly to the switchers tug as it is hauled away to be coupled onto the waiting train. Marker lights are clipped into position and the four wheeler joyously rides the rails once again as it did in the days when its crew sported handle-bar moustaches and wore high-top button shoes! This abbreviated cabin car stil l retains a very business-like appearance. Of B80, LNE and Cumberland & Penna. origin. No cupola, but with two windows per side and the ever-present tool box.

K i t No 500 less truck ............................................................ $2.75 With Gale :r Tinplate Truck, specify which ........................ 4.35

A decidedly different free-lance four-wheeler, the off-center position o f the cupola lends i t a distinct appearance. A t home on any pike of free-lance design.

K i t No. 501, less truck ........................ ... ............................. $3.60 Wi th Scale or Tinplate Truck, specify which ........................ 5.00

Another wood-sheathed buggy with cupola centered and two windows per side. Used thruout the East on the PRR, Reading, MA&PA, Cornwall, Erie, C&O, NYC and a host of others.

K i t No. 502, less truck ....................................... d 3 . 6 0 With Scale or Tinplate truck, specify which .......................... 5.00

T-12 Wood type with sliding door

Caboose and Work Car Accessories T-13 Steel type with hinged door

TRUCKS (Sprung) CAST DOORS K-30 Standard Side Door, per pr. 3Oc

CABOOSE ........ For Tinplate Operation, with Lionel Dummy d End Door, per pr. ........ 30s Coupiers ...................................... Pair $1.95 CUPOLAS Sprung Scale Trucks, Insulated for two rai l CABOOSE STEPS Easily cement- Operotion .................................... Pair 2.50 ed together.

Three dimensional Delicately detailed white molded sides and

WINDOWS metal Castings. Simple t o of le bakelite, milled pine wood install. 50s Per Set roof. For steel or wood cars. Price per kit,

Six different types o f cast win- steps. one cupola, 75c. No. 201, shown, with single dows to model any type of car. side window. No. 202, same, but with Pocked four to a set. Per ...................................... Set 30c K-20 Pennsy steel car type. Also used on side

four-wheelerr. SCRIBED SIDES K-21 Magor type for steel and wood can. 3-ply plywood ful ly scribed, easily worked.

W-1, illustrated. I/lxYzN Illustrated. C&O, PM, LV and ofhen. 1/16,, thick, '2'/2v wide, 115/4,~ long. per W-2, single opening, with hood fix%" K-22 Old style closed type. Also used on pr. 4oc.

some work cars. W-3, single opening, %x5/8"

6-ply bristol board, 1/32n thick, 2v2" wide K-23 Straight Side type, SF, Milw# UP. by 115/4*, long. Ideal overlay material for

W-4, Two openings, Y2xWR T&P, MKT, GN, RI and others.

W-5, four openings, 1/2x5/gn K-24 Curved Side type, NYC, NKP, NH, t:e:r.'2"5"2 and roof

N&W Seaboard, IC and others. W-6, four openings, fix%" K-25 ~ t r a i i h t side, two steps. Used an B&0 MISCELLANEOUS PARTS

exclusively. Round caboose roofs, milled pine 10" ......................................................

SMOKE STACKS ............ W K-26 Old style open type. Also us* on long 30c

old open end pass. cars. ..............

Caboose flooring, 3/16 x 71 2" 10c Clean Realistic Castings

K-27 Standard Passenger Car Steps or Steel Caboose flooring 3/16 x ldf 15c Pullman. Set of four 60s. Scribed wood roof walk, 12'' long ........ 10c

Two sizes enabling you to model CABQOSE TOOL BOXES Scribed wood corner platforms, per pr. 10c

either prototype practice. Milled pine caboose underfmmes, 6" ...................................................... High type, #S-14 ............ ea. 10c Made in three types. Door is a detailed long 15c

Short type, #S-15 .......... ea. 10s casting box is wood block, cut to size. Milled pine caboose underframes, 12" ...................................................... Price ebch only 15c. long 25c

T-13 Wood type with hinged door Brads, No. 24 x J/8", per package ........ 10c

Scale or Tinplate

.

Real railroads don't cal l out the.Marines when they have a wreck along the main line, they just dispatch the "Big hook8' and a gang of workers to the scene of the accident. The men live r ight on the spot, in work cars, unt i l the job is completed. And these work cars supply them with their every need; food, shelter and a l l manner of equipment. Whether it's an accident or a new bridge to construct, right of way maintenance or the addition of a new siding, you'll f ind several work cars in the imme- diate area.

Here are four styles of 0 gauge work cars that wi l l lend new interest to your model pike. I n materials, they are similar to tho cabooses described opposite; each car is fully detailed, accurately designed and easy to assemble. A string of these cars wi l l give that bare siding a genuine "down-to-earth" appearance. The finest work-cars ever offered to model builders, regardless of gauge. Doors in both ends and sides enable crew members to walk from car to car.

A Boom Tender Car, companion to the "Big Hook," and also used as a truck repair car. A l l manner of material can be stored on the open floor or a small derrick can be added to load adjoining f la t cars or gondolas. A n exceptionally interesting model.

................. K i t No. 402 $4.75 A carpenter shop on wheels also ideal for a Kitchen, Commissary or Tool & Supply car. Has a door centered on each side, two windows on one end only. Complete with roof walk and smoke jacks.

................. K i t No. 401 $4.75 Here's a four window job providing lots of l ight. and venfilation for use as a Diner, Recreation Car, Fore- man's or Timekeeper's office. Could also be used as a private car for the Super or Wreck Master.

K i t No. 404 ................. $4.75 Similar to car described above, .but with two windows per side, this car is generally used for small stores or for tools. Many roads use this design for a bunk car.

All Hardware Parts and Fittings included in the Westbrook Hardware 0 Gauge Kits may be purchased separately if desired. Every item offered is the best obtainable a t the - price listed; Improvements are constantly being made on all parts t o keep them the ,- best! Brake Cylinder: Freight type, -dieeast, Westinghouse triple- Ice Hatches: Die-cast with fu l l detail, including valve, with fu l l detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .each .10 hinges, lock bar and handles. 2 right and 2 left. .set .30 Brake Cylinder: Passenger type, also used on express refrig- erators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each .15 Brake Platform: Stamped brass with holes for mounting each .10 Brake Wheel: Plain freight type, die-cast to exact scale. Cuwed Spokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .each .06 Brake Set Westinghouse AB Valve, Brake Cylinder & Double

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resovoir .35 Brake Wheel: Ajax freight type, die-cast with housing. Usually

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found on round-roofed cars but also used on many others each .18 Brake Wheel: Passenger and express refrigerator type, die-cast with housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each .18 Car Stops: Die-Cast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pair .25 Corner Angles: Gondola-Formed and embossed of brass with a l l rivets reproduced. 1 3/16" high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dozen .40 Corner Angles: House Cars-Formed and embossed of brass with a l l rivets reproduced. 2%'' high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each .05

dozen .50 Couplers: Solid, nonoperating. Die-cast with same detail as automatic couplers and to exact scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pair .25 Couplers: N.M.R.A. type. Solid, non-operating with wide shank fully detailed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pair .25 Couplers: Passenger Type. Solid, non-operating with extra long shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pair .25

DIE-CAST CORRUGATED DOORS

BOX CAR WOR

Ice Hatch & Platform Com- bination: Die-cast with fu l l detail including hinges and lock bar on ice hatches; platform grooved for plank- ing. Set of 4; 2 right and 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . left .75

Ladders: Brass, formed and embossed with rivet detail and holes for attaching to car with No. 24 escrutcheon pins. 6, 7 or 8 rungs (state size) ........... set of 4 .40

Latch Bars, with Hinges: Die-Cast, a complete set for one car. 12 hinges, 2 bars -30

STAKE POCKtT

- LATCH BAR

@ BRAKE WMCCL

fURMrD CAR STEP

OUR DEPARTMENT HEAD

Mrs. J. P. Harris Executive Secretary

@ AJAY BWEWHCEL

Doors: Accurately scaled, fully detailed including latch ban, rivets and handles. For Automobile Cars, 2%" high x 1 %" Ribs: Gondola Car. Embossed of brass with a l l

. . . . wide Set of 4 .50 rivets. Correctly formed. 1 7/16" high dozen .35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For round-roofed Box Cars. 2%" high x 1 '/z" wide . . . . pair .30 For standard Box Cars. 2%" high x 1 r/z" wide . . . . . . . pair .30 Ends: Corrugated or dreadnaught type. Fully detailed; fine scale reproductions embossed on heavy stock including a l l rivets and plate laps. Full size for auto, box, refrigerator and stock

. . . . cars. Can be cut for use on any type of gondola car pair .25 End Beams: Channel Type. W i t h coupler pockets, pole pockets and fu l l rivet detail. Lugs on beams for attaching to underside

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of car floor pair .30

FLAT E N D BEAM CHANNEL END BEAM

End Beams: Flat type. With coupler pockets, pole pockets, rivet detail and lugs for attaching to underside of floor ...... pair .30 End Sills: Passenger car, express reefer and milk car type with couplers, pockets, buffer plates and fu l l rivet detail .... pair .30 End Sills: For Box Cars. A special unit for all-steel cars. Coupler pockets cast on a plate that f i ts under car floor and

. . . . . . . . . . shows only a single row of rivets a t car end pair .30 Escutcheon Pins: No. 24, steel, for fastening steps and ladders

. . . . . . . . . . and for many other model making uses package .25 Grab Irons: Plain U Type; Formed of round wire, 13/32"

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . between pointed prongs 50 for .25 Hinges: For refrigerator Car Doors. Set of 12, embossed on

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . heavy stock,'ready to apply with cement set .20

Roof End Wolks: For Box Cars. Neat die-casting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that. saves lots of t ime.. .25

Roof Ribs: Stamped Aluminum for any type of house car. 2 9/16" long, easily bent to f i t any roof

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . angle dozen .35

Roof Walk End Braces: Formed brass with a l l holes punched, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . each .04; dozen .45

DIE-CAST UNDERFRAMES

9" Truck

Centers

~ L A T CAR 90c

8" Truck

Centen

90c REEFER

794'' Truck

Centers

- 90c .-

Bob Peare Engineering Corp.

P I I S I U O I R C A R PASSINGER CAR TRlPLE VALVE AIR CYLINDER

TRACK CAVGC

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L A D D r R 5 CORNER *.CLE GONDOLA 118

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Hardware, Continued Stake Pockets: Flat Car. Scale size, pressed metal with f u l l detail and holes punched for attaching to car sides wi th No. 24 escutcheon pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dozen .45 Steam Traps: Passenger Car. Die-cast scale sides with f u l l detail, latest type. 2 or 4 per car .......... each .10 Steps: for every type of freight car. Correctly formed of f l a t brass wire with holes dril led and steel pins supplied for fastening to car body. I n three styles: Right; Left; and Square .............................. Dozen .45 Track Gauge: Die-cast, very accurate with dead-center for mounting on trammel and with third rai l spacer. each .45 Triple Valve: For express refrigerators and passenger cars. Latest Westinghouse design. Die-cast in fu l l detail each ........................................ -10 Underframe: Die-cast with fu l l rivet detail, cross braces, body bolster'and lug for brake cylinder. Bolster is ma- chined to correct thickness to bring couplers to correct height above tail. A l l holes are drilled, the frame is fully machined and ready to apply to the car body .... .90

A body k i t that wi l l tax your ingenuity! An 0 gauge model of many, many uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ONLY $2.45

Box Car frame, 7Y4" truck centers . . . . . . . . . . . each .9C Refrigerator car frame, 8" truck centers . . . . . . each .90 Flat Car frame, 9" truck centers . . . . . . . . . . . . each .90 Gondola Car frame, 7%" truck centers . . . . . . i a c h .90

Wood Screws: No. 0, Y8'" long, round head, black . . envelope of 20 No. 1, %" long, round head, brass . . . envelope of 20 No. 3, 1" long round head, Black for truck pins

envelope of 12 Z Bars: Stamped from brass with fu l l rivet detail. For use as box, stock and automobile car door runners. For Automobile Cars, 6" long . . . . . . . . . . . . Set of 4 For Box or Stock Cars, 3" long . . . . . . . . . . . Set of 4

Paints Tuscan red, for box cars, cabooses and P.R.R. passenger

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cars Tube . . . . . . . . . Medium yellow, for refrigerator cars Tube

Pullman green, authentic olive green . . . . . . . . Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caboose Red Tube

Flat Varnish, easy toapply, flows without brush marks. (Excellent when applied to finished cars as a protection

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for lettering) Can Black, f l a t satin finish, free flowing. Mixed, ready for

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . use Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westbrook Car K i t Glue Jar

Freight Car Body Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mil led Wood Floor for Flat Car each

Set of wood parts for Box Car or Regrigerator car (Roof, Floor, Ends, Wood Sides, Roof Walk and Wood Under-

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . frame) set . . . . . . . . . Set of wood parts for Stock Car (as above)

Set of wood parts for Gondola Car (Floor, Ends, Sides, . . . . . . . . . . . Moulding Strips, Wood Underframe) set

. . . . Wood Roof Walk, scored for planking detail Each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . False Sides, '/s" basswood Each

Painted Car Sides I f You Build Your Own Car Bodie-r i f you're going to rebuild or reletter an old car, you can st i l l take ad- vantage of the detail included in these body kits. Or- der a set of our finished box car or refrigerator car side and end panels as listed with body kits for your own equipment. They'll assure you a fine car a t low cost. One set, complete, for any car listed . . . . . . . . . .

OUR DEPARTMENT HEAD

When assembled, these body kits are found in use as temporary stations, branch line freight stations, tool houses in the main yards, yard master's of- fices, bunk houses and numerous other utility purposes. A kit of many adaptations that i s quick- ly assembled. I f you crave something unusual, yet authentic, get one of these all-purpose cars. They are used in prototype practice.

A l l the necessary parts for the construction o f this interesting Uti l i ty Car are included

i in the Westbrook Kit, including wood parts accurately cu t from seasoned basswood; I

William "Bill" Peare painted and scored side and end panels; roof walk; roof ribs; roof walk end braces; nails I

! Vice President in charge of West- and escutcheon pins, two die-cast Doors; 4 die-cast windows; and 2 die-cast chimneys.

brook, Train Craft and Essex Elec- tronic Controls Divisions. With organ-

ization since inception. The Complete 0 Gauge Utility Car Kit, as described _-_---__-_--.____.____ $2.45

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OUR D k t ' A K l M t N l n t A U

Tinplate Car Kits Model railroading offers a variety of pleasures, but probably the biggest thr i l l comes from operating equipment you actually build up in your own home. We guarantee you'll f ind complete satisfaction in saying, "I built it myself!" Now here's the best part! You don't have to be an expert, you don't even need any previous experience, special tools o r knowledge to build the kits offered here. They are designed to practically fa l l together and can be assembled with common household tools only. Here are three different types of tinplate car kits, each complete i n itself; every part you'll need for a well detailed model to operate with Lionel equipment. These are without doubt the finest car ki ts ever offered to a tinplate enthusiast. They enable you t o have a variety of rolling stock a t economy prices; the built-up cars are rugged and highly realistic. Mary Henderson

Bookkeeper

BOX AND REFRIGERATOR

TIN'PLATE CAR KITS

ONLY

5 0 T O N STEEL BOX CARS 4-ms- -. . . --

BALTIMORE & OHIO r CANADIAN PACIFIC

-7 REFRIGERATOR CARS AMERICAN REFRIG. TRANSIT

A.R .T . with Shield ARMOUR REFRIG. LlNE

A.R.L.X. Armout's Star

ULF MPBILE & OHlO l.f!e Rebel Route" i,t Design

ACKAWANNA llCHlGAN CENTRAL

.V.Y.C. Herold EW HAVEN

URLINGTOh HESAPEAKE HICAGO & RIE . . . - . . - - . .

I ZEPHYR B OHlO

EASTERN BABY RUTH

Briglrt Rvd w i th Yellow c Letters

and Blork

BERKSHIRE HAM l ied. Yellow and B k k

BORDEN'S "Fine Cheese." Red. Whir

BURLINGTON W i t h C.B.&O. Herald

CRAZY CRYSTALS Yellow and Blne. Laroe Letters With Larae Mmroaram

NEW YORK CENTRAL NICKEL PLATE PENNSYLVANIA PITTSBURGH & LAKE ERlE

1V.Y.C. Herald T. LOUIS & SOUTH WESTERN

With Blue Streak Herald ANTA FE

"The Scour' wi th Laroe Map EABOARD

"Oranoe Blossom Sbeciai"

GONDO

3, ILA CARS

ROCK ISLAND ERlE DRY ICE REFRIG. LlNE

D.1.C.X Wlritc Side Panels FRUIT GROWERS EXPRESS

Used 0 9 1 B.&O. and P.R.R.

iEORGlA FIC

TEXAS. & PACi

PENNSYLVANI, BALTIMORE &

A OHlO GERBERS FOOD PRODUCTS

Blne and White wi th Larac Figurer LACKAWANNA REFRIG. MERCHANT'S DISPATCH LlNE

N.Y.C. Herald MERCHANT'S DISPATCH LlNE

Wlrite. with Red and Blue Strifirs PACIFIC FRUIT EXPRESS

One side S.P. Hernld, one side U.P. PACIFIC FRUIT EXPRESS

Western Pactfic Heralds

LETE NOTHING MORE TO BUY OUTHERN

Witlr Laroe Herald NlON PACIFIC lESTERN MARYLAND

Larae Herald

ENNSYLVANlA ROUND ROOF OX CAR

ENNSYLVAN l A ROUND ROOF AJTOMOBILE CAR

XF-50 T O N STEEL BOX CARS BALTIMORE & OHlO SENTINAL

A h ~ m i ~ u m Car wi th Blrre Letterin0 CANADIAN NATIONAL

With Green Mable Lea

The price of these ki ts has been kept exceptionally low so that they can be enjoyed by persons in every finan- cial bracket. We firmly believe these kits are the most ideal product available to the owner of tinplate equip- ment. Whether young or old, rich or poor, beginner or expert, you'll f ind these kits the most economical way to build up a realistic model railroad.

PLUTO WATER White . Red and Blue

RATH'S BLACKHAWK HAMS Red. Whrte and Blue Letter* - . -. ..

SANTA FE R.R. LlNE S.F.R.D. Oranae and Yellart

SWIFT'S REFRIG: LINE Larae Swif t "Premium Ham''

SWIFT'S REFRIG. CAR Sta7tdard A.R.A. Letteri=#

UNION REFRIG. TRANSIT LlNE With Milmorckee Herald AUTHENTIC SCALE SUPERB DETAIL

WESTERN FRUIT EXPRESS The Great Northern COMPLETE FROM BOX TO TRACK

GREAT NORTHERN Yello7u Car tuitlt Goat

NATIONAL OF MEXICO

W O O D S H E A T H ~ D CAKS 36' NEW HAVEN 40' NORTHERN PACIFIC 40' SOUTHERN PACIFIC

COMPLETE W I T H TRUCKS AND KNUCKLE-TYPE

DUMMY COUPLERS MATCHING LIONEL

A VARIETY OF ROAD NAMES

'he illustration a t right is a small reproduction of he detailed drawing included in each kit. A l l parts re pre-cut and go together with amazing ease. Can e assembled on a kitchen table with common ousehold tools. Tinplate trucks, dummy knuckle ouplers that match Lionel, an !r parts ar- icluded to make a complete, led car.

d a l l othc wel ldetai

November 195 1 Railroad Model C r a f t s m a n

GAUGE F o l o r f u l B o x Cars o G A U G E Last Word in Quality! Most Colorful Cars Ever Offered! Faithful to the Prototype!

Here are six new car kits, available i n both 0 and S gauges, which are fai thful reproductions of prototype equipment. You'll

be amazed a t the elaborate detail included on these colorful car sides; they pack plenty of eye-appeal.

Each kit contains a pair of colorful car sides, fully lettered a roof milled from kiln-dried basswood. Other body parts such, with heralds and scored, ready for assembly. The sides are as roof ribs and walks, end braces and ladder stock are. printed on a heavy card stock with a l l the rich color of the of these colorful cars . . . and they are true to prototype.. prototype delicately reproduced. Detailed dreadnaught ends, included to make a well-detailed model. You'll want severall false sides and ends, are provided with each k i t together with They'll liven up your entire model railroad.

Bangor & Aroostock (Red, White and Blue, large lettering and herald)

Penna. Merchandise Car (Silver herald and lettering on dul l red)

Missouri Pacific Eagle (Blue and Silver with bril l iant red herald)

Erie (not shown)

(Gold lettering and herald on deep green background)

B & 0 Merchandise Car (Blue, Orange and White with large herald)

General American Evans (not shown)

(Pullman Green, Orange lettering, Large herald)

Add color to your Rolling Stock with these eye-appealing Box Cars.

They're accurately scaled and simple to assemble.

Get several of these Box Cars today. Your complete Satisfaction Guaranteed!

0 GAUGE SCALE KIT

JR DEPARTMENT.HEAD Contains a l l parts for a complete model, including sprung trucks and a die-cast

underframe $6 25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0 GAUGE TINPLATE

A Complete k i t with Sprung Trucks and Lionel type dummy couplers . . . . . . . . .

: 3 / 1 6 SCALE (S Gauge) (Available after Dec. 1st)

Complete kit, less trucks and couplers. For either wale or tinplate (American Fly $ 3 2 5 er) use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Raymond Staples Shipping and Receiving

0 GAUGE BODY K IT

Includes printed sides and ends, milled roof, floor, ends and false sides, wood . $ 1 5 0 underframe, roof ribs, walk and end braces, nails, escutcheon pins and instructions 1.

November 195 1 Railroad Model Craftsman 59

TO OPERATE WITH A. C. GILBERT AMERICAN FLYER EQUIPMENT

This switch has been especially designed to operate wi th A. C. Gilbert American Flyer equipment. It is made o f solid

COMPLETE SWITCH brass rai l and is designed to replace a section of 10" stand- !!$ 3 6.5 @ 7 25 "" '"'" ard t inplate track. N o permanent mounting on a layout necessary. Fully assembled, ready to install. For either manual or remote control use. Lends realism to your t inplate izr:% Tgr Fzr :Fie zd k ~ ~ ~ ~ r i ~ ~ equipment and provides smoother operation. Available in basswood, stained black. Makes trackage either r ight or l e f t hand, $3.65 each or $7.25 per pair. more realistic. Package of 200 . . $1.50

TO OPERATE WITH LIONEL OR GARGRAVES TRACKAGE

INSIDE THIRmD RAIL Solidly constructed of ?A" brass rai l and factory mounted on well-seasoned Switch Block, this switch wi l l operate perfectly with ' G9: EACH 3 13 7F:::u Lionel and Gargraves trackage. Completely assembled, ready to install. Al l rai l ends have been machined so tha t they mesh properly with other t inplate track. Permanent mounting on a

02' lies: Made Of kiln dried layout no t necessary. Positive, smooth operation guaranteed. Two stained black. Same size and shape as Lionel metal ties. Makes trackage more radii available, either 36 or 48" i n either l e f t or r ight hand (Speci- realistic. Package of 200 . . . . . $1.50 fy which). $6.95 each or $13.75 per pair.

60 Railroad Model Craftsman November 195 1