Did anyone see the water tanks on the back page? Interesting! My Standard Gauge Railroad needs some passenger revenue so I am thinking about that Black Diamond set. I really like the recent tinplate Empire State Express that was just released. THAT is a stunning train! Although, I really like that Black Diamond too. Yup....This is the best time to be in the tinplate hobby!
My only new purchase this year was the Empire State Express which is OUTSTANDING! I even let the LCCA Goliath go by for that purchase. Now Mike has released the new Ives Catalog; I see a Black Diamond in my future. I gave up all my modern O Gauge for tinplate ten years ago and haven't looked back. There is something about tinplate that just makes me relax and smile, I can't explain it. As far as I know, there should be a new Lionel Tinplate catalog released at York this year.
