JOSEPH L. MANIA TOY TRAIN REPRODUCTIONS AND RESTORATIONS

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19 Feb 2000

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11:19:09

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I really loved your site. Good luck with the Lionel Showroom project. I too think that it was a very important and historical piece in the history of toy trains.

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19 Feb 2000

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13:09:01

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I have bought several of you reproduction 2 7/8 inch gauge items and am very impressed with the quality and attention to detail. I am looking forward to purchasing the Converse trolley when it becomes available. Thanks, Bill W.

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19 Feb 2000

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16:28:20

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What a wonderful website! I especially like the talking station sounds. Many of us may never get the chance to hear these stations if it were not for you. Thanks very much!

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19 Feb 2000

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20:38:53

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Love your website. Have purchased several of your reproduction Standard Gauge pieces. Every piece is a work of art. Can't wait to get my Super 7! Thanks Joe!

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22 Feb 2000

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20:06:16

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I heard about your website from a friend. I don't own any of your standard gauge pieces, but after viewing your site, I like what I see.

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23 Feb 2000

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20:34:41

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Fantastic webpage Joe! I hope to purchase one of your 2 7/8th gauge pieces in the very near future. Keep up the great work.

Mike Smout Sarnia, Ontario Canada

 

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02 Mar 2000

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EXCELLENT SITE! THANK-YOU FOR THE NO. 7 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE. YOUR WORK WAS FANTASTIC, ESPECIALLY THE DETAIL!! THANKS AGAIN JOE! KEVIN McKENNA

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02 Mar 2000

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Great site. Will visit it often.

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07 Mar 2000

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19:47:47

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Your restoration work is top notch! My childhood train has never looked so good. I feel like it is Christmas morning 1931 again. Thanks so much Joe!

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09 Mar 2000

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22:59:35

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Enjoyed my visit to your site........very entertaining Bill Hahn New Jersey

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17 Mar 2000

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Nice web Site

The duck man

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04 Apr 2000

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Your the Greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DIENZEL DENNIS DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

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22 Apr 2000

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My family really enjoyed your movie clips of the trolleys! Absolutely fantastic. One of the best train history pages come to life I've ever seen. Everything worked flawlessly. Great sounds! Thanks for all the work. Brad Marples TCA 95-41819 Topeka, KS

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20 May 2000

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great site !!!! I especially like the new changes to the site. keep up the good work! stykman20

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07 Jun 2000

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GREAT WEB SITE. I THINK I FOUND A TREMENDOUS RESOURCE.....CHRIS KOHL

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19 Jun 2000

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The Livecam show the other night was really neat! Cool seeing all the accessories working and the different layouts. Not many people get the chance to see pre war trains run. Hope you will continue to do this.

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14 Jul 2000

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12:04:14

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Verrrrrrrrrrrrrryyy Coooooooooooooooll. Love the movies! Keep it up! Howard K.

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14 Jul 2000

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15:56:12

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the only thing I can say is AWESOME

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18 Jul 2000

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Fabulous Website. Can't wait to pick up my order at York! Great Job.

JBM

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30 Jul 2000

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I just wanted to let you and everyone know about the fabulous work that you perform. I thought my train was a lost cause, but you were able to bring it back to life! Thanks again! Richard Neumiester

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24 Aug 2000

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Great site! Keep up the good work! Tony in CT.

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31 Aug 2000

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One of the best train sites I've seen. Great work!!!!

Date:

17 Sep 2000

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Absolutely fantastic site. It's very fun to just browse around and enjoy some stuff that we would probably never get to see. I am absolutely going to order a wood gondola.

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05 Oct 2000

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04:33:59

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Dear Joe, I am experimenting with the web and e-mail Love your web page. When I get used to this Internet stuff I'll have more to say.

Arthur Zirul, your intrepid modelbuilder of yore.

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23 Oct 2000

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Really enjoyed meeting you at York. Thanks for taking the time to answer all of my questions. Brian M.

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24 Oct 2000

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Your site is wonderful, but seeing your work first hand is indescribable! Keep it up!

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02 Nov 2000

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Hi Joe, Just thought I'd log on to see what your site looked like. Super nice - really like it. I've added your name to the Desert division's Guinness World Book of Records list since you'll be loaning us the 2 7/8's track. It would probably be best if you sent it to me.  If I can have it by the 18th of November, that would be great. Also, let me know of the cost of shipping. Thanks loads, Gordon Wilson.

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14 Nov 2000

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18:42:59

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hey Joe I finally found this site looks good pat

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03 Dec 2000

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Great train site!!! All items really seem like quality products. I can remember when my father worked at Lionel's Irvington plant. I was a kid --what did I know? I should have asked him to bring some of the big stuff home. He did bring post-war "O" home every so often. Bye for now.

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19 Jan 2001

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19:40:02

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On my family's request, I broke out and assembled with plenty of happy help) our 1952 American Flyer freight train (engine #293) over the holidays...and all the old fun came back in a rush. It's back in the attic in original cartons...but now I've got the bug to renew it, expand it, and revive a 50 year old dream! And your site only adds to the fever! Thanks.

Den

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22 Jan 2001

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10:49:56

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I admire this web site. Simply viewing the few pictures you have shown of your gorgeous reproductions has given me the flavor of what it must have been like to experience toy trains in the early 1900's.

I have a friend who has an original "No. 6" Steam Engine and Tender that needs to be cleaned up and possibly re-painted. The boiler front is also chipped up a little at the edges. What is the best way for him to contact your company for an estimate of what it might cost him to put these fine pieces back in order ??

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05 Feb 2001

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I like the web site very much. Looks great. The Motor Doctor..............

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07 Feb 2001

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EXTRAORDINARY!!!! Your work is fabulous. Your the best. Can't wait to own a piece!

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06 Mar 2001

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JOE MANIA'S WEBSITE IS THE #1 MODEL TRAIN WEBSITE IN THE USA.

REGARDS AND SEE YOU AT YORK!

MR. LIONEL

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23 Mar 2001

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hey peeps. we all love toys , you supply us with pleasures! thanks!

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11 Apr 2001

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I'm Here And I love it! John Zoppina

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16 May 2001

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Joe ,

Hey this is Richard Burke , just checking out your site , and wanted to say hey . Call me up when ya get a chance.

Date:

09 Jul 2001

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22:20:14

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gentlemen: for years I have been searching for the name of a sound station I acquired. At your site I discovered that what I have is a 450 Talking

Station. It plays very well after a I replaced the pot metal play disk with one made of either aluminum or stainless steel. I would like to get some estimate of its

current market value if you can provide. I intend to spend more time visiting all aspects of your site--it is fascinating.

Sincerely,

Stanley Auerbach stanauer@icx.net

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05 Sep 2001

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20:12:33

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Just received my Jail car. I can't believe how many pieces it takes just to make the body! It's really fantastic to watch run too. Great work and I'll call you with another order! Thanks Joe!

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19 Sep 2001

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11:00:57

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HI JOE REPORT FROM GROUND ZERO. 24-26 MURRAY STREET WHICH IS A FEW BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE WTC SITE STILL STANDS! MR LIONEL NYC

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11 Oct 2001

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14:10:40

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Hi Joe, I very much enjoyed your web site. While I was at the Lionel Showroom as early as 1956, My earliest recollections are of the Super O Layout. The shot of the village area in snow must have been in early 1957 just before they dismantled it. I wish there were better pictures of it. I wrote an article on the 1957 Super O Showroom Layout in the November 1997 Classic Toy Trains. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed it! Skip Natoli Natoliskip@aol.com

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13 Nov 2001

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16:09:30

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Nice site Joe. I'm a friend of your father-in law. You looked at a Marx train he showed you of mine with a massing gear on one wheel. Don

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21 Nov 2001

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22:18:57

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Hi, I am so glad to see your website. I am a Lionel collector/operator and have recently ventured into prewar Lionel's. I have a few prewar pieces that I am considering having restored. THE major one right now is a 2817 caboose. I have one that has no bends or dents, and the plates seem good, but the red paint and the silver paint are "very chipped." This is part of a 1938 set I have re-combined. Most of the cars I have are Excellent to Like New except this caboose. Could you give me a quote as to price and time? Regards, Rob Collings TCA #98-47702

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29 Nov 2001

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I have been following your product introductions with great interest. Perhaps a newsletter to our E-Mail addresses would keep your products in the public eye. They appear to be of exceptional quality. I suppose I'll have to go for that super 7. wkoolpops@aol.com

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01 Jan 2002

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Hi Joe! Just received my No 7. What a piece!!! Looking forward to the cars. Thanks again, Earl

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24 Jan 2002

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Great site. Would love to see Boucher and Voltamp.

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13 Apr 2002

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07:44:24

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Hello Joseph!

I wanted to thank you again for your fine work in the restoration of my pre War Lionel 256. To sum it up in one word...BRAVO !!! I was happy to see how every detail was covered, even the collector plate was polished! Your color matching was excellent and your restoration of the chassis was done with special skill and pride. I am looking forward to our future restoration projects! Thank You again! Dr. Steffan Rossi If anyone would like pictures of Joseph's work, please email me at Broker607@aol.com

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17 Apr 2002

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13:26:13

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WOW!! Another fine product, The Converse Trolley is just awesome. Great work as usual. Best of Luck with it. I will pick mine up at white hall. See you then. J.D.M.

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27 Apr 2002

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23:03:09

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Joe, a very nice website. I appreciate the focus on items rarely done on the web, the Lionel 1949 showroom layout (which I was fortunate to see once as a 10 year old, but was so excited that half my photos were double exposures) and on the Lionel videos.

Peter Atonna

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15 May 2002

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23:17:12

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Great site for Great Trains. These trains are an investment as well as a source of enjoyment for the lover of Toy Trains of the Past. A job well done. SJA/LAF516

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16 May 2002

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16:17:59

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I have bought several of you reproduction 2 7/8 inch gauge items and am very impressed with the quality and attention to detail. I am looking forward to purchasing the Converse trolley when it becomes available. Thanks, maxim vin maximreggan@yahoo.com

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16 Aug 2002

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17:22:20

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My name is Kenya Green and I am interested in what you do with the trains. I will be contacting you in the future regarding work I will be needing you to do for me and my family. Thank you so much. KENYA GREEN

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16 Oct 2002

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I can't believe the sheer amount of items offered! Keep it up!

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03 Nov 2002

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11:25:56

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nov.10,2002 nice info. like to see all the old toys

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03 Jan 2003

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Thank you very much for the site. I enjoyed the 1949 Lionel layout items in particular. I read about your fine site in Mike Spanier's article in our TCA Quarterly Magazine.

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09 Mar 2003

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18:54:25

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Great site, Love the pics, and sounds. Hope to get some of your standard gauge items in the future. Carroll - Panama City, Fl.

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01 Apr 2003

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Excellent Website. I love my Lionels. I play with them almost everyday. They make me happy. William "Chuckles" Sturgill...

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22 Apr 2003

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06:58:11

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Just got my Converse Trolley. Looks great and runs great. You're the greatest!!

Date:

14 Jul 2003

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11:21:58

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Hi My name is Stuart Shuster sbs69vair@yahoo.com I would be interested in a C& F Trolley with an overhead pole. Check out my article in the latest TCA Magazine

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01 Sep 2003

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Joe: Great site! Enjoyed the "Lionel Engineer" open. Thanks again for all your help. Hope to see you this fall in York. Tom Gibbons

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02 Oct 2003

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21:05:49

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ON SEPTEMBER FIFTH 2000 A GROUP OF LIONEL ENTHUSIASTS WENT TO MURRAY STREET TO CELEBRATE LIONEL'S 100TH BIRTHDAY ONE OF THOSE ENTHUSIASTS SAID HE WOULD JOIN TCA JAMES KAUFMAN FINALLY DID SEE YOU AT YORK

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09 Oct 2003

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16:22:53

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I love your website. Downloaded the movie after our conversation last night, but couldn't access it. Enjoyed "meeting" you and the wealth of information that you have on Lionel. See you soon, I hope. Esther G.

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22 Oct 2003

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01:21:35

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HI JOE & FAMILY YOU HAD THE BEST LAYOUTS, IN MY OPINION, AT THE YORK SHOW!!YOU ARE THE JLC OF THE 21ST CENTURY! REGARDS MR LIONEL NY

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13 Dec 2003

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You have a great Web Page. Also, ordered a 2 7/8 gauge #800 at the York TCA show in October. Just wondering how it's coming? Thanks, Al Mehlbaum E-mail: Dmehlbaum@comcast.net

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11 Feb 2004

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great shots of L layout. thoroughly enjoyable. keep it up!!!!!!!

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15 May 2004

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Your display at York was fabulous. I liked seeing everything run!!!!!

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07 Jul 2004

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Great looking trains. Hudson tube train is exciting. Bob Hornish

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17 Jul 2004

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Joe, I am impressed with the work. You really know your stuff. Kate Thrall

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17 Oct 2004

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I recently started collecting 2 7/8 Gauge and the craftsmanship that you provide our hobby is outstanding. I hope to purchase from you very soon. Keep up the Good Work. Mojo Lavender

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20 Oct 2004

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What a great product Line!! Joe is a Super knowledgeable person and willing to educate the naive collector on a seldom noticed area in Lionel's history. Also a American made Train Manufacturer at York, what a refreshing change!!! MJF New Jersey

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17 Nov 2004

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17:23:42

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I really like the electric crane and the B&O electric locomotive a whole lot and I like antique trains.

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24 Nov 2004

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Joe - After our long talk today, I thought I'd use a friend's internet access and look at your web site. Quite a bit of change since I last looked at it about two years ago. It does look great! Thanks again for your help, I'll pester you some more in a few weeks. My regards to you and your family. Take care. Owen

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05 Dec 2004

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Your site is terrific. I was referred to it by a fellow NOMA collector

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05 Dec 2004

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Just received the replacement sound unit and it is fantastic!!!!! This is the best thing since sliced bread. I don't think it ever sounded that good when it was brand new. Just so glad my kids will now get to enjoy it now and for years to come.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

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28 Dec 2004

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09:34:04

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Joe,

My wife was over the moon with the "re-gifting" of her childhood train. I gave it to her from her grandfather and me, and she busted into some serious tears of joy. Thank you for all your help and the rehabilitation of her beloved toy. It means the world to her.

Many thanks.

Thomas Schellenberg

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10 Jan 2005

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Joe,

Very nice website . Think your C&F items are super and hope you will do other pieces soon. Frank Loveland

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27 Jan 2005

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20:32:04

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Just watched the movies. Fantastic!

Steve Peterson

Date:

18 Apr 2005

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Joe super website, look forward to meeting you at York,

jpmatsick - trainsallaspects

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1 May 2005

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Saw your items at York and WOW they are awesome. The C & F Mining Loco outstanding. Noma Boards are the greatest invention yet! Can't wait to get mine. Joe you are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,

Firefly

Date:

7 May 2005

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Your website is wonderful. I've enjoyed exploring the various areas and especially enjoyed those videos. Sure would love to know when some of the items not currently available for ordering will be available again and how I might find out about that. Thank you very much for putting this great website together. John T.

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22 December 2006

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