JOSEPH L. MANIA TOY TRAIN REPRODUCTIONS
AND RESTORATIONS
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Antique Toy Train Fundraiser for Freehold Open Door November 23, 2008 On November 23rd we organized another train display to benefit the Freehold Open Door. Due to the huge success of the event held in February 2008, we were asked to help out again. Once again the Clubhouse at Knob Hill Country Club was donated for our use. We were able to get in there on Saturday night to begin setting up the tables and bringing in layouts. An extra added display this year was a Christmas morning scene set in the early 1950's. Completing the scene was a custom built fireplace and mantle built by Jim Reid just for the display. Add that to an aluminum Christmas tree, rotating of course, along with a color wheel, vintage toys, period decorations including Noma Bubble Lights and of course a train running around and you have the hit of the day. The trains displayed ranged from 1897 Carlisle & Finch all the way up early 1970's Lionel. A total of 5 operating layouts plus an operating accessory display, built for the event by Dave Decker, kept everyone busy. Once again, Bob Gassaway donated a Lionel train and layout to be auctioned off in a Silent Auction. Close to $1000 was raised along with over 18 crates of food. It couldn't have been possible without the help of the following: Joe, JoAnn and Danielle Mania Jim and Lynn Reid Dave and Beth Decker Bob Gassaway Rich and Trevor Mount Nicole Abbruzzese Andrew Beal Brayden Donnelly Matt Re Victor Warnock
Setting Up
Silent Auction Mining Layout
Pre War Standard Gauge and "O" Gauge
Christmas Morning 1950's
Postwar Lionel "O" Gauge
American Flyer "S" Gauge
1970's Lionel, Remco Mighty Casey Ride On train, Lionel 1930's Toys
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