To those who were modeling in S in 1964:
About 1967 when I still intended to strip and repaint Lionel stuff, I responded
to an ad in MR to purchase a single copy of the S Gauge Herald. I sent my
twenty-five cents and received a back issue for spring 1964. I still have the
issue and thumb through it every now and then to see what people did back in
the days when S really was a craftsman's scale. Among the items, some of which
raise questions or stimulate thoughts:
1. On page eleven is a brief article about The Hobby Shop in St. Albans,
Vermont. I would not expect a hobby shop in St. Albans or at least not one
that catered to S-scale modelers. In any case, the place apparently had a
truckload of Perma Bilt kits. In time I acquired two or three of the kits. By
today's standards, the kits don't cut it, but if a decent end and a proper roof
could be cast in plastic, the cars would be tolerable. I have two I plan to
make and one I would like to unload.
2.On page sixteen an article refers to a Mr. Frankel of Scale Line Trains
promised to give S scalers the world: E-8 locomotives, heavyweight and
streamlined passenger cars, wagon top and round roof box cars, and some
structures. Whatever happened to this guy? I have never seen any of his
products.
3. On page 19 three photos featured the models of a Bernie Fate. Two of the
photos show a N&W 2-6-6-4 he must have scratchbuilt, a beautiful piece of work,
even by the standards of today.
4. On page 18, Regal kits advertises a 50-foot SS box car with GN, WP, or UP
decals. Regal kits were available from 706 Colfax in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
I live about a 15-minute trip away from the place, but of course Benton Harbor
has changed since then, and Mr. Regal moved elsewhere eventually.
5. Page 20 features a photo and an article about the editor, Frank Titman. Now
there's a great guy. I have three of his kits waiting to be built. Frank has
significantly contributed to the survival and growth of S scale.
6. Inside the front cover is an advertisement from Enhorning, at that time in
Chicago. The ad lists the variety of F7 diesels available in about 28 road
names. Did this outfit sell very many?
Well, it's all idle prattle but interesting stuff from back in the day.
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