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Hi, Total newbie to trains here. Due to my 20month old son's facination with Thomas and now all trains in general, I have recently dug up my grandfather's old train sets. My mother has no idea the last time they worked or what kind of setup he had. <br /> <br />I am trying to identify what types of trains they are, but I am having a hard time identifying any of them. I dont think they are worth much, but would like to see if I could get them to work for my son (& for my own satisfaction) <br /> <br />So far I know 1 train is a Rivarossa Milwaukee Road Hiawatha from the 50's(I am guessing). But I cant find any pics online that match it. Is there a website or book that would help identify all of the trains from approx the 1950's. Some of the other boxes are Tyco,Athearn,varney Kit?,mantua. But I am not sure the trains are in the right boxes. <br /> <br />I'd like to have some info b4 I walk into a model train store and try to talk to someone. <br /> <br />Thanks for any help. <br />BSD
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