OK - I am sort of in the category of "bought this for fun, not sure its cool!" Anyway, went to a train show over the weekend and after looking at all the stuff I couldn't afford, I went looking under the tables for stuff to augment my summer layout and /or which would interest my 7 year old nephew who visits and plays.
So strictly for the summer layout...a Bachmann crossing gate with box. I estimate this is 1950's some time as the address does not have a "zip" code which means its prior at least to 1971, so its been around awhile. A plastic car by Thomas, I would place the styling of the car at late 40's. Our family '48 Pontiac sort of looked like this.
Now for the fun items for sure...a Lionel tool shed, all nicely detailed and painted and a "bag" of farm animals both were $1 each. The animals include 4 pigs, 5 cows, 1 lamb, 1 turkey, 1 dog, 1 cat, 2 horses, 4 chickens and 2 ducks - now that's a haul for a 1$ bag!!
Well that's my haul from the show...these items will add some "scenery" to my summer layout and give my nephew some items to move around or maybe put in the gondola for a train ride.
Don