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What would the model manufacturing community say to putting some type of date on their packaging and magazine ads that identify when a car or loco was introduced and, if known, when it ceased operation? It would be very helpful to have something like "1930 - 1956" down in the corner where it could let a newbie know when these cars first appeared and operated. My layout is set in 1957, but some of the cars I have, (many received as gifts) would be too new to appear on the layout. Although most of my visitors would not know the difference, (and I run them all anyway,) it would make it easier to select era appropriate rolling stock. A simple date code would help those well-meaning gift buyers -- I would just tell them not to buy anything for the layout if the date code was 1958 or newer. I think printing this information in ads would also be a big help, and further educate model railroaders. Anyone else think this is a good idea?
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