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 Hi Everyone, If you are in the Charleston area tonight please stop by and bring your boxcars. I will be happy to sign them. I will also be handing out and signing the Christmas catalog! The show runs all month so if you can't get there tonight stop in when you get a chance.

The Best Friend of Charleston Train is very significant to Charleston's history. In the early 1800's Charleston was suffering economically. The Best Friends Train was the salvation of Charleston's economy at that time. 
Some years back Mary Lehr , then President of the local Railroad Historical Society, worked with the Lionel Company to create a beautiful Lionel Best Friend of Charleston train. When I learned of all this history I felt it was the perfect combination and a painting I should paint. 
The original Engine House was on Ann Street so I knew that should be featured as well as Charleston's beautiful Harbor. 
The actual train is now on display on John Street.
This painting along with many other Lionel memories will be on display all through December at COCO VIVO Fine Art | Interior Design Charleston SC. 25 Broad Street.
Please stop by! 
The opening is this Friday 5-8. I will be signing and giving away the 2014 Lionel Christmas catalog which features one of my paintings!

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Hi Eddie, Thanks so much, The Best Friend Of Charleston Train has a lot of history in Charleston. I felt since it was also a Lionel Train and I live it Charleston it was something I had to paint! Glad you like it! Originally Posted by Eddie Marra:

Angela,

 

The Best Friend of Charleston print is incredible!  To me, it evokes the artwork that would be on Ives, Flyer or any of the early toy train packages or catalogs, back when the imagination was bigger than the world!

 

Angela,

As always, great artwork. Several years ago, your work was on display at the Lizza studios in Tunkhannock Pa. I took my son and his aspiring artist friend to spend some time admiring your work. The aspiring artist is now 22 years old, and quite accomplished. He drew a rendering of the Huber Breaker in Ashley Pa which was used on a monument for the Ashley historic preservation Society, honoring those who worked in the mines. I'm sure your work was an inspiration to him.To keep this train related, he does have a layout in the attic of his home.

Don

Ms Angela,

Your work is second to none. I'm stuck out here in California. This limits my attendance to the internet and some mail order catalogs. You have been blessed with a very special gift. The Best Friend of Charleston print tugs at my heart strings. At the same time I get choked up and the tears start to run down my cheeks.

 

God's Special Blessings,

"Pappy"


LCCA member, Angela Trotta Thomas (RM 13961) was promoting Lionel trains and her original Lionel Art during an art gallery exhibition in Charleston, SC on Friday, December 5, 2014. Angela showed her new paintings of Lionel Trains at her art exhibition in the Coco Vivo Gallery, 25 Broad Street, Charleston, SC.  Here are a few photos from this opening.  We hope you enjoy

 

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Originally Posted by rail:

Angela,

As always, great artwork. Several years ago, your work was on display at the Lizza studios in Tunkhannock Pa. I took my son and his aspiring artist friend to spend some time admiring your work. The aspiring artist is now 22 years old, and quite accomplished. He drew a rendering of the Huber Breaker in Ashley Pa which was used on a monument for the Ashley historic preservation Society, honoring those who worked in the mines. I'm sure your work was an inspiration to him.To keep this train related, he does have a layout in the attic of his home.

Don

Thanks so much for sharing that story. I was influenced when I was young as well. It really can make a difference!

Originally Posted by Happy Pappy:

Ms Angela,

Your work is second to none. I'm stuck out here in California. This limits my attendance to the internet and some mail order catalogs. You have been blessed with a very special gift. The Best Friend of Charleston print tugs at my heart strings. At the same time I get choked up and the tears start to run down my cheeks.

 

God's Special Blessings,

"Pappy"

Dear Pappy, Thank you so much for letting me know how you feel. My work has always been about the emotion! I am so touched that it moves you!

Originally Posted by Al K.:

LCCA member, Angela Trotta Thomas (RM 13961) was promoting Lionel trains and her original Lionel Art during an art gallery exhibition in Charleston, SC on Friday, December 5, 2014. Angela showed her new paintings of Lionel Trains at her art exhibition in the Coco Vivo Gallery, 25 Broad Street, Charleston, SC.  Here are a few photos from this opening.  We hope you enjoy

 

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Thanks so much Al for sharing these pictures. The opening was fantastic. The best part was watching all the children around the layout! Bob had a lot of helpers!!!

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