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It was the late 30's, maybe 1938. I was still in grade school but Richard, my older brother by 4 years, was able to hook up all the wires (I was amazed by his knowledge) but he was the most unselfish person I've known. <br />It was a Lionel, Commodore Vanderbilt engine and three streamlined articulated cars. My family was far from rich, depression still on, Dad never keeping a job long, oldest brother contributing most. Still in awe that we had one. <br />Later we switched to HO; Richard became an income tax man for Illinois, and I worked on computers after studying electronics. <br />He's gone now, the HO is in storage and the LGB comes out at special times, like holidays and Xmas. <br />Sabababa, if you're reading this, don't give up hope. Like my family, I too have had hard times and not enough time to spend with my children. But I still loved them. And they are all now able to get the things they need and WANT. Be patient and work towards your goals. <br />Art
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