Our friend Jeff must reveling the glory of Christmas weekend so I thought I'd take it upon myself to start our photo thread for this weekend. I've managed to come up with a timely subject for today.
Until the early 80s, Two Guys was a discount department store with numerous locations in the northeast and mid Atlantic regions. Two Guys stores were known for having well stocked train departments with selections rivaling those which were found in many hobby shops. Each year beginning December 26th, Two Guys would hold its famous after Christmas sale during which some fabulous bargains could be had. Growing up during the 60s and 70s, I would usually take whatever Christmas money I received and spend it at the sale. Most scales and brands were carried with an emphasis on AHM, Bachmann, Life-Like, Lionel and Tyco. There was plenty from which to choose and we always walked away with a good haul. Unfortunately, Tow Guys went out of business in 1982 and that was the end of our big train sale.
Pictured below are some of the treasures acquired during those sales. With the price tag still affixed the boxes, they are a real time capsule of our hobby's past. I don't run these pieces. I just keep them for posterity.
Bob
