Friday, August 24, 2012

METCA Has Two Events This Weekend

Received the following newsletter via email from the Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association, METCA. 




August 2012
METCA EVENTS


Annoucements!!

Clinton Diner Mini-Meet
The Clinton Diner Mini-Meet was rained out Last W/E
It's on This W/E August 25, 2012,  10 A - 4 P 


RMLI Riverhead Railfest
Look for the METCA table at the RMLI Riverhead Railfest
August 25-26, 2012 10AM - 4PM.

METCA will have 3 modules at the COL module setup!

Look for the METCA Kids Club Drag Races at the RMLI Riverhead Railfest
August 25-26, 2012 11AM - 3PM
Get the Flyer here.



NEW METCA SHOW ON Long Island!
Don't miss the Freeport Rec Center Train Show on Saturday September 15, 2012
There are still a few tables available. You snooze you lose!!

Get the Flyer Here


Look for A New METCA MIGS Benefit at the end of this E-News!
 


METCA Annual Banquet November 3, 2012
Were you at METCA's 50th Anniversary Banquet at the the NEW Jersey HiRailers last year?
We had such a blast that we are doing it again! (Not the anniversary, just the party!)
The NJ Hirailers are once again hosting!

Get the Flyer here for all the particulars.


Howard Beach Show
The Howard Beach Show is set for November 17, 2012 at St Helen's Hall
Get the Flyer Here 



Mt. Arlington Show
METCA is returning to Northern NJ on December 9, 2012.
Get the Flyer Here 


How Can You Help METCA?

You can help METCA "Get The Word Out" right from the comfort of your own home.

Does your employer, union, benevolent association, fraternal organization have a newsletter? Is there a classified or do they accept articles / input from members? If you are able to input to any publication please contact Bob Amling at nyshows@metca.org. I'll even write the ad, or short article for your submission if you prefer.

Are you also an LCCA member? On the front of the LCCA Interchange Track they are asking for input about "other" shows in your area. PLEASE send information about METCA Trainshows to the LCCA!! If you need any information please contact Bob Amling at nyshows@metca.org.

Are you or a family member on Facebook? Visit METCA's
Facebook page and click LIKE THIS, that will give the METCA Facebook website a boost; while pushing our information out there!



Donations

The Train Doctor has announced that he will donate 10% of all proceeds of repairs made at METCA's shows during 2012 to the 2015 TCA Convention Fund. So bring in those repairs, and support the 2015 TCA Convention!

You can also support the convention by making direct donations here.

2015 TCA Convention
Stay connected to the 2015 TCA Convention Planning by subscribing to the TCA 2015 Convention Yahoo Group and visiting the TCA 2015 Convention Webpage.

METCA Division Cars
Order Your 2013 Mint Cars Now!

The Blue Comet was the Central Railroad of New Jersey’s premium method of travel between Jersey City’s Communipaw Avenue Railroad Terminal and Atlantic City. METCA, the Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association, has incorporated this paint scheme, along with design references to the Statue of Liberty from the CNJ logo, into one of our 2013 Division Cars. This new Limited Production 6-58523 METCA Blue Comet Mint Car has blue painted trucks and includes a gold bullion bar load. This car is the perfect companion to Lionel’s 2012 Blue Comet release or any of their previous Blue Comet releases.


Taking design clues from Lionel’s postwar 2341 Jersey Central FM Trainmaster, METCA, the Metropolitan Division of the Train Collectors Association, has incorporated this paint scheme into our other 2013 Division Car, the 6-58534 METCA Jersey Central Mint Car. This car includes a copper plated load, symbolizing the transporting of copper plates for the maintenance of one of our nation’s most recognized symbols … the Statue of Liberty. This car is the perfect companion to any Jersey Central FM Trainmaster.

These cars are the perfect companions to METCA’s ongoing railroad themed Heritage Mint Car Series©. The cars are 100% Lionel made & decorated and feature die-cast sprung trucks/couplers, a metal brake wheel, and a metal frame. These cars are scheduled for delivery in early summer of 2013. There is no deadline to order, but only orders received by October 30, 2012 can be guaranteed. Previous cars in the Series have all Sold Out, so don’t wait until the last minute to order!

Download the 2013 order form here!


METCA Excess Baggage Terminal

BUYER BEWARE!
You use this Buy / Sell / Trade List at your own risk.

This list is provided by METCA as a free service To METCA MIGS.
METCA cannot vouch for the accuracy of items posted here.

TCA Rules apply, all listings must include Members Name, TCA #, phone or email.
Each item MUST BE graded and priced per TCA Guidelines.
Listings are limited to 25 items per member.
METCA and this E-News Editor reserve the right to edit / delete/ or refuse listings without prior notice .
Submit your entries to secretary@metca.org. mark the subject line; Sell / Trade/ Wanted.
Submit your pictures on the METCA yahoo group
Entries and pictures will be removed 3 months after posting or upon the issuance of a subsequent E-Blast.
E-Blasts occur for the E-Waybill and Show Announcements. Show Announcements are sent to all TCA members in the METCA Division.

For Sale
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1977 Service Station Set Budd cars, 6-8766/67/68. All C-8 - 9 with orig. boxes and master carton P-9 $200

1979 PP&L "Reddy Watt" quad hopper 6-9338 C7 / P-2 $70
2001 Circus Stock car white Postwar Classic repro #6376 C-8 /P-2 $38.00
2002 Circus Operating Sweep car "Performing Pachyderms" #36712 C7 / P-2 $38.00
2002 Circus "Ballyhoo Brothers" caboose #26577 C-8 /P-2 $18.00
Shipping and Insurance is extra except where noted
Scot Kienzlen 973-945-1401 TCA #90-30653
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Weaver 50’ Tank Car Kit Black white lettering – no trucks or couplers C-9 / P-9 $15

Early Atlas Plastic Great Northern Hicube light Blue White Lettering O Scale C-9 / No Box
Kramer Bros shell & frame F3B Tuscan w PA Stripes C-9 no Box $50 SOLD
Kramer Bros shell & frame F3B unpainted shell C-9 no Box $50 SOLD
Walthers O Scale Decals, 4 sets Burlington Northern Freight packs 1 open unused others sealed P-9, 4pk $20 shipped CONUS.
Thomas 438 Signal Tower Red / White/ Silver C-10 except for small ding under eves. See picture Thomas 438_4. As delivered in original shipping carton, no box. $100
Lionel 6-2383 with custom F3 AA Western Pacific cabs (Kramer Bros?). 1 motor, 1 MPC chassis, R-5 no boxes. $225
K-751404 K-line Dragon Stout Reefer C-10 / P8 Labatt’s Box $15
6-29232 Lenny the Lion Hi cube box car (1 of 468 produced), Signed by Lenny Dean, C-10 / P-10, $100
Marx 666 cast steam engine for parts value cab is C-8 bent axle, no tender, no box $25
Hafner Boxcar body BX32, No Doors no wheels or couplers, frame has been customized. C-5 no box, $5
Marx NYC 4 wheel tender body C-8, no wheels or couplers, $5
Comet car communication module as is, see pics. $35
METCA Division Cars All sold out by METCA
TOFC Convention Fundraiser Set of 3; 6-58501-METCA-TOFC-REA, 6-58502-METCA-TOFC-NYC 6-58503, METCA-TOFC-Showroom Layout Delivery Service - Only 100 SETS Made by Lionel C-10 / P-10 Factory Sealed $325.
6-52596 LIONEL METCA Long Island Rail Road Mint Car, C-10 / P-10, 1 of 500 $95
6-52574 LIONEL METCA 50th Anniversary Fort Knox Mint Car, C-10 / P-10, 1 of 500 $95
6-52583 LIONEL METCA Baltimore & Ohio Mint Car, C-10 / P-10, 1 of 500 $95
6-52488 LIONELMETCA New York Central Lightning Strip Mint Car, C-10 / P-10, 1 of 500 $95
6-52486 LIONELMETCA Green, and 6-52487 LIONELMETCA Tuscan Pennsylvania Mint Cars Set of two, C-10 / P-10, 1 of 500 $189
6-52485 LIONELMETCA New York Central Pacemaker Mint Car, C-10 / P-10, 1 of 500 $95
Shipping and Insurance is extra except where noted, i.e., decal set.
Bob Amling, 80-15029, rea.ra@verizon.net, 718-541-8619
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Wanted

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Wanted to Buy

Contents of Service Stations, Bulk parts, tooling, and complete inventories.
Rem Hunnewell 75-7642 Repairs@theTraindoctor.com 732-660-7062
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Patronize our Supporters

The METCA BOD encourages you to patronize those members that support the production of the Waybill.
Ben Deutchman - Machine Shop and Repair Service
Charlie Hirschberg - Nassau Hobby Center L.I. Largest Train dealer
Rem Hunnewell - The Train Doctor - Authorized Service and upgrades
Joseph L Mania Train Reproductions and Restorations www.
Stu Rankin - Specializing in hard to find new era Lionel - Lionel Nation
David Shaw -The Train-Station Mountain Lakes, NJ
Island Trains II - A Theme Park for Model Railroaders

Bob Amling
METCA Secretary


Our mailing address is
Metropolitan Division Train Collectors Association (METCA)
2023 Coyle St
Brooklyn, NY 11229