Originally Posted by Mike W.:
Were the first MPC F3's made using the existing parts bin from Hillside? had any production occurred at Hillside since 1967ish?
Not 100% certain on the first question, but it seems likely. In answer to your second question, Lionel MPC did indeed maintain limited operations at the Hillside factory (and as a consequence occupied less square footage since the bulk of production moved to Mt. Clemens) up until 1974 when they closed the remainder of their toy train production there. Lenny Dean continued his tenure with Lionel at Hillside as well if I recall correctly.
