Thanks to all for the replies and warm welcome.
Buco I have to admit I had never heard of that company either but those are some very interesting looking trains and a great layout you have there.
Dean I agree that nothing evokes fond memories and nostalgia like an old set of toy trains. I have immersed myself in many different hobbies throughout my life, from slot cars to vintage arcade games to antique cars. I enjoyed them all but felt no remorse when I moved on from them. There were times over the years when the money got tight but I never once considered letting go of the Lionel trains, despite the fact that I have not operated them since I was 10 years old. Too many fond memories attached.
Rick I wish I knew what became of the motorcycle. A friend of mine identified it as a 1936 Harley Davidson VLH 80 one of the last of the big flathead powered bikes. At one time I had thought about trying to re-create the bike in the photo complete with full law enforcement dress but that is a venture that would require some deep pockets. My father never spoke of the bike so I assume it was the property of the Newark PD and was turned in when he (my grandfather) retired. On a side note he was assigned to a motorcade that was escorting a dignitary arriving on the Hindenburg . He was there at Lakehurst when the ship caught fire and crashed to the ground.
