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This is going to be a great Christmas!
By Bob Shank
I’ve been into Lionel trains for many years and this year my uncle sent me all of his Plasticville kits! He had a display back in the 50’s when he was a teenager and knew that I had a display now. So, he decided that his stored Plasticville should be out on a display. He sent them all the way from Arizona here to Pennsylvania. I received 4 boxes and opened them with the enthusiasm of a little kid on Christmas morning! I am still in the process of inventorying all the items, but this collection is impressive. I am not very familiar with Plasticville (other than the new items I’ve purchased over recent years), but this stuff looks great and much of it is in good shape! I am about to begin building my Christmas display and will proudly be displaying these Plasticville classics! Thank you, Uncle Jim!An Appreciative Nephew in PA
Baby’s First Plasticville!
Baby’s First Plasticville!
Baby’s First Plasticville!
6111 Fence and Ramp
6104 Suburban Railroad Platform
6061, 6072 Telegraph/Telephone Pole
Comments: See under item 061
3893 Service Station Set
Production Beginning: 1952
Size: 8 1/2″L x 5″W x 3 5/8″H
Marx Medallion or other ID location: Medallion inside roof, sign above front door says, “MARX”
Accessories: 12 piece take-apart sedan in silver hard plastic; 13 piece take-apart wrecker in green hard plastic; 12 piece “two-in-one” hot rod racer in blue hard plastic; Ramp-like grease rack (color matches trim on station); Gas pump island with oil can rack (color matches trim on station); Gas pump island with tire display (color matches trim on station)
3891 Service Station Set
Production Beginning: 1952
Size: 8 1/2″L x 5″W x 3 5/8″H
Marx Medallion or other ID location: Medallion inside roof, sign above front door says, “MARX”
Accessories (hard plastic): Take-apart sedan in red, yellow, or green hard plastic (Parts for sedan include: chassis, body, wheels, front seat, rear seat, motor, steering wheel and hood); Take-apart wrecker in green hard plastic; Engine stand; Ramp-like grease rack (color matches trim on station); Gas pump island with oil can rack (color matches trim on station); Gas pump island with tire display (color matches trim on station)
Figures (35mm, soft plastic, cream): Man changing tire; Man w/hammer; Man with broom; Attendant w/rag in rear pocket; Policeman
3381 Railroad Station Set
Production Beginning: 1952
Size: 11″L x 6″W x 4 1/2″H
Marx Medallion or other ID location: Medallion inside roof & under platform
Accessories (hard plastic — red or silver): Small two-wheel handtruck with luggage; 2-wheel handtruck — large, but empty; 4-wheel dolly with end handles; 4-wheel dolly with “T” handle; Bench
Figures (35mm, soft plastic, cream): Conductor w/ lantern; Woman w/ child; Newsboy; Fat man wearing overcoat; Porter w/ baggage; Man w/ coat over arm
