Yup. I knew about AF's HO line. Some pretty neat stuff.
Some years ago, I allowed myself the fun of seeking out, finding, and purchasing a Lindberg Lines set just like the one I had received in Christmas of '62. (You know, the set that sidelined my Marx set!)
I found one, and of course, purchased it.
What followed was a string of collecting some Lindberg Lines pieces. However, the Lindberg Lines offerings were VERY limited. (They were only in the train business from late 1950s to about mid-60s.) There was only ONE engine (SW600) ever produced in only four road names (B&O, ATSF, C&NW, and a special run of IC), and the small line of rolling stock was only offered in ONE name (except matching cabooses for the engines and for that special IC run). SO, having a nearly complete Lindberg Lines collection was very attainable, and I've almost got all of their stuff like new in box. Some of my engine collection:
My appreciation for vintage HO spread over into Varney metal rolling stock. I have several in service on my HO layout and they blend in quite well with today's HO offerings! Here's a sampling of those:
SO... yup... I know a bit about AF HO as well as several other vintage HO mfg'ers!
Andre
