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Standard gauge books on Dorfan

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Standard gauge books on Dorfan
Posted by Old_standard-gauge on Friday, May 18, 2018 8:22 PM

Does anyone know of any books about Dorfan/Fandor trains?

 

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Posted by Penny Trains on Monday, May 21, 2018 6:20 PM

The ones I have are the O'Brien's Collecting Toy Trains books by Krause publishing.  I have volumes 3, 4 & 5, but there's a 6th edition out now.

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Posted by Nationwidelines on Monday, May 21, 2018 7:33 PM

Greenberg's published a book called "Early American Toy Trains", which profiles Carlisle & Finch, Hafner, & Dorfan trains.  The Dorfan section is about 60 pages long and covers O gauge, Standard Gauge, and Accessories and has lots of good descriptive information and photos.

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Posted by Old_standard-gauge on Thursday, May 24, 2018 11:19 AM

Thank you for the responces. I have read the books mentioned. I was wondering if

anyone had done an in depth study like Bruce Greenberg is currently doing with

Lionel.

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Posted by Nationwidelines on Friday, May 25, 2018 8:09 PM

I think individual collectors may have the knowledge you are looking for, but it has not been published to my knowledge.  

Your only other option, would be to search the on-line TCA Quarterlies, provided you are a member.  I once read through 45 years worth of issues looking for American Flyer prewar articles.  I found some good information that way.  

NWL

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