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Brian, I don't know if you got any replies, but here is my two cents. I got my first set when I was two, 48 years ago. (I not quite as old as you are)Then dad's coworker gave us another one. Supposedly the original purchase was contingent on us taking the set when his boys were tired of it. Later we picked up an electric loco and flat car with a crossing and a lot more track. Dad made two ten foot sections and a switch. I played with it constantly, brought it out for the nephews and saving it for my kids. Well, my kids have no interest in riding it, I'm holding out for the grandkids. All of my cousins recall it and ask about it. The nephews claim they enjoyed it. However, the few years later for mine - nothing. We only knew of one other owner and they had a gas powered loco. I have no idea what happened to it. I thought I had the only surviving sets until I started snooping on eBay. They show up from time to time. I've contacted a few of the sellers and bidders and found that there are quite a few. The track is very simple but not as strong as the live steam rails. The cars would be easy to make with basic sheet metal tools. The wheels are a simple casting pressed onto axles. It would make a great garage business, but with all this instant electronic stimulation these days, the kids have little interest. I can still ride it. Hope this helps. If there is anything I can do, let me know. Jim,
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