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Early Standard Gauge Louis Hertz Complete Train Set SGA

$ 279.31

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Good.
  • Brand: SGA
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Control: Analog
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Material: Cardboard
  • Modified Item: No
  • Vintage (Y/N): Yes
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Year: 1958
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Grading: C-5 Good
  • Power Supply: N/A
  • Gauge: Standard

    Description

    Early Standard Gauge Louis Hertz Complete Train Set SGA
    .
    I am marketing vintage trains for my cousin who has been in the toy train hobby since the 1960s.
    Please refer to sellers other Vintage Train Listings.
    3 Easy Steps
    :1. Click "See Other Items" 2. Click Category "Toys & Hobbies". 3. Click Search Box on right.
    You are looking at early toy train literature related to the Standard Gauge Association SGA. This early train collectors club which included the founding father of toy train collecting Louis H Hertz was founded before the TCA in October of 1947 (Hertz never joined the TCA). Included in this lot:
    Original
    complete
    7 issue set of the Standard Gauge Associations Journals for the SGA.
    A unused complimentary ticket from the SGA for the March 1959 antique show at Madison Square Garden New York City
    Hand sketched artwork for SGA logo on Dorfan 3930 Engine plus another Sketched SGA logo
    These 7 SGA journals include mention of the some of the hobbies pioneers:  Louis Hertz, John Marron, George Brink, Irving Shull, Doc Robinson, Maurice Romer, Bill Walthers, and others. Also included is a roster of members a treasure trove of names and addresses of over 275 members as of December 31 1958. The overall condition is good to very good. The last page of SGA Journal #4 is present but detached. The last page of SGA journal #5 is also present but detached. This is a great opportunity for toy train history buffs or for the standard gauge collector with just about everything.
    See sellers other listings. Please look at the detailed photos for best indication of overall item condition. "a picture speaks a thousand words".
    Thank you for looking.