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"HONGZ" stands for HO scale, N scale, G scale, and Z scale.

Post your non-O scale stuff here!

I'm probably clutching straws here since I don't recall the manufacturer names for some items I had as a kid circa 1962. The HO vacuform 4X4 layout was prefab and had a loop over loop configuration. I recall it had at least one re-railer straight section on it. There were no switches or sidings. It was painted landscaping with a mountain and tunnel(s), but no buildings.

The train set included PRR tuscan F unit(s). I don't recall if it was AA, or AB, but pretty sure it wasn't ABA. The powered unit had rubber band drives. I recall one car had a silver plane with detached wings as a load. Another car had a helicopter (non-operating) load.

I have no idea of the make, and am only assuming the train came as a set. I very much doubt the cars were purchased separately.

I haven't had much luck with googling results so I thought I'd try out the HONGZ forum.

This was my first HO set which followed my American Flyer set. I'm just trying to reminisce.

Thanks,

Rich 

 

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The Layout sounds like some that Life-Like produced. 

The  locomotives were most likely an A-A set. Athearn produced a lot of rubber band drive locomotives, but I don't recall if Life-Like produced any rubber band drive locomotives.

 A lot of those layouts were sold with Santa Fe "War Bonnet " A-A F units as I recall. 

I Can't give you any definitive answers, but that is what I remember from back then.

Doug

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