Great thread on the Captain and his trains (plus a good story to add)---I loved Captain growing up and remember so well when he had trains displayed and running in the Treasure House.....for those interested "Classic Toy Trains" issue of September 2001 has a fantastic article on Captain Kangaroo (wasn't afraid of Lions) pages 58-59-60. Readers were also asked previously to write if they had any memories to share and Classic Toy Trains and as part of the promotion promised Lionel Monopoly board games to three lucky readers---I was fortunate to be one of them and still have the letter from Classic Toy Trains dated November 14. 2000 telling me I was one of those chosen and still have the game they sent. The article is really special because of the memories readers shared and information provided. Also many years later I was able to attend a PBS sponsored meet and greet in Portland, Maine with Bob Keeshan in which he spoke about the importance of reading to youngsters (as he always did on his show)---afterwards anyone who wanted to talk to him could meet with him. Naturally I thanked him for the years he had been on the air and how my own children appreciated the show also---THEN I had to ask one question and he said sure go ahead -I asked "whatever happened to those Lionel trains you would show and display" he paused a bit and said he really did not know what became of them or how arrangements were made to have them on the Treasure House.....but he enjoyed them! I am glad I had that opportunity to meet him---very special person. One more thing I also remember Sky King, My Friend Flicka etc ah the good ole days! Honestly try to find and read that article if possible.
Jim
