With Ellison and Allen recently discussed on the forum, I saw a couple of Vagell cars offered on THE site, and wondered who he was?
I have a couple of his cars that I carried around to shows with no takers for some time. I think I heard he was a dealer or show operator
in the east, but since he ginned out these cars, he must have been prominent and active? What was his history?
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His name was Bill Vagell. He owned a train shop in NJ and among other things wrote a book called the Train Collectors Encyclopedia. Do a google search and you'll see more info about him. He was also a professional magician.
Bill
What sort of Vagel cars do you have or have you seen?
The only one with which I am familiar was done by Kris Model Trains. I had one, I think it was vacuum plated boxcar with a shiny "gold" finish.
His name was Bill Vagell. He owned a train shop in NJ and among other things wrote a book called the Train Collectors Encyclopedia. Do a google search and you'll see more info about him. He was also a professional magician.
Bill
THE TREASURE HOUSE...Garfield, NJ
Mr. Burfle: I have one of those "plated" ones, and one other, but can't remember
what it is...will have to dig it out. I have seen others, too...plated and otherwise.
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