Fatman and French Trains / Daniel : Thank you for your comments and information. Fatman I agree that the art work on the Bayco toy certainly resembles the artwork on my "House Construction" Toy. The marketing is similar as well, emphasizing the construction aspect of the toy not what you might do with the house / structure after its built. I like that both toys show BOTH boys and girls playing together in the construction of the house. So many of the Lionel ads I have show sister (and sometimes Mom as well) looking on while Dad and brother get to play with the trains. Daniel - wonderful set, I always liked the "baby state set" as its size seemed somewhat more reasonable to me. Beautiful set for sure. I also agree Daniel that I miss the "hunt" at local flea markets and train shows. We have not had a train show in our TCA Division since last January!.
Best Wishes and good hunting
Don
