Disney Train Collectibles - What have you got? What do you want?
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Yes, it is true. We still fly them everyday but during the Winter they are not that hot, no pun intended, as they are in the Summer. If anyone wants a set just let me know. If you pay for shipping I'll just get you a set. We are only running the 473 right now just for your info. Thank's! This is on the QT by the Way!!:blues:
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On the collectible side, I just took possession of an original 1955 Disneyland conductors hat with the real wicker and an original "stamped" SF&D hat badge attached. Also an original smaller SF&D patch, Retlaw Executive pass, and the first issue Lilli Belle pass completely intact. There may be more to come! :p
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Oh, so it was YOU who got the hat!! :laugh:
Steve
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Re: Disney Train Collectibles - What have you got? What do you
That hat gets around! It is now back in California and I consider it one of my prized Disneyland possessions.


Re: Disney Train Collectibles - What have you got? What do you
The hat is in great condition considering its age and Bill will be sending me some photos of Ken Kohler, the first roundhouse supervisor, wearing it. But my favorites have got to be my custom built C.K. Holliday, E.P. Ripley, Lilly Belle car and Retlaw1 consist that was made by someone REALLY special!




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Re: Disney Train Collectibles - What have you got? What do you
That is indeed a great piece!Fire Geek wrote:That hat gets around! It is now back in California and I consider it one of my prized Disneyland possessions.
Steve
The latest edition of Welcome Aboard the Disneyland Railroad! is now available to pre-order, with a special price for Burnslanders! You can read more about the book and pre-order a copy from http://www.burnsland.com/store/dlrrbook.shtml
The latest edition of Welcome Aboard the Disneyland Railroad! is now available to pre-order, with a special price for Burnslanders! You can read more about the book and pre-order a copy from http://www.burnsland.com/store/dlrrbook.shtml
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Re: Disney Train Collectibles - What have you got? What do you
Actually, Earl Vilmer was the first supervisor. Ken Kohler started out as a "brakeman," and here is a photo of him wearing the hat with a brakeman badge:Fire Geek wrote:The hat is in great condition considering its age and Bill will be sending me some photos of Ken Kohler, the first roundhouse supervisor, wearing it.

Steve
The latest edition of Welcome Aboard the Disneyland Railroad! is now available to pre-order, with a special price for Burnslanders! You can read more about the book and pre-order a copy from http://www.burnsland.com/store/dlrrbook.shtml
The latest edition of Welcome Aboard the Disneyland Railroad! is now available to pre-order, with a special price for Burnslanders! You can read more about the book and pre-order a copy from http://www.burnsland.com/store/dlrrbook.shtml
Re: Disney Train Collectibles - What have you got? What do you
Thanks for the correction and photo, Steve. The hat has been extremely well protected. The fabric shows no sign of fading, the wicker and leather isn't cracked. The braid is a little faded but that's all; the castle buttons are still shiny and the stamped conductor badge is in mint condition. I keep it in a display case out of direct sunlight so here's hoping it will last another 50+ years.