INTRODUCTION TO LONE STAR TRAINS #1 – 1
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INTRODUCTION TO LONE STAR TRAINS #1 – 1
LOCOS CATALOGS and PACKAGING
The information offered is my own opinions based on previously published materials and observation of Models in my Collections. Details of Dates and Nomenclature of Packaging, Etc, may not necessarily reflect what other Collectors are using to Catalog their Lone Star Trains.
LONE STAR Diecast Trains were produced in three (3) Series.
The Die-Cast Parts are made of a Zinc Alloy (Mazak).
Mazac (Zamak) is an alloy of Al (aluminum), Cu (copper), Mg (magnesium), Pb (lead), Cd (cadmium), Sn (tin), Fe (iron), with a trace of Ni (nickel) and Si (silicon).
LONE STAR ‘LOCOS’ - Gauge – 8mm - Scale – 1: 152 ( 2mm = 1 Ft. )
LONE STAR LOCOS was introduced in 1957 by the Die Cast Machine Tools Ltd. (DCMT)
The LONE STAR 'LOCOS' was a Primarily Die-Cast (EARLY) "Push-Along" Series. There are a very few exceptions to the Die-Cast, which will be discussed at a later time.
LOCOS #1 – Small Tank Loco with Type I Cardstock Box
LOCOS – Very, Very Early Catalog – Illustrations (No Pics) and NO Model Numbers
LOCOS – Very Early Catalog – Front and Back –
Pics and Illustrations; NO Model Numbers
LOCOS – Early Catalog – Front and Back –
Pics and Illustrations; Model Numbers for Boxed Items – No’s 1 thru 33
( No’s 34 thru 42 are not shown in any Early Catalogs ? )
LOCOS – Late Catalog – Pics and Illustrations;
Model Numbers for Blister Packs – No’s 50 thru 84
and Boxed Sets – No’s 1241 thru ( 1245 ? )
LOCOS #54 ( #10 ) – Princess Loco with Type II A Blister Pack – No’s 1 thru 28
LOCOS #50 ( #1 ) – Small Tank Loco and Track with Type II B Blister Pack -
No’s 50 thru 84
LOCOS Gift Set #2 - ??? First Release = Gift Sets 1 thru 4 w/ Printed Cardstock Inserts ???
LOCOS #1242 - ??? Subsequent Release = Gift Sets 1241 thru (1245?) w/ Plain Plastic Inserts ???
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INTRODUCTION TO LONE STAR TRAINS #1 – 1
LOCOS CATALOGS and PACKAGING
The information offered is my own opinions based on previously published materials and observation of Models in my Collections. Details of Dates and Nomenclature of Packaging, Etc, may not necessarily reflect what other Collectors are using to Catalog their Lone Star Trains.
LONE STAR Diecast Trains were produced in three (3) Series.
The Die-Cast Parts are made of a Zinc Alloy (Mazak).
Mazac (Zamak) is an alloy of Al (aluminum), Cu (copper), Mg (magnesium), Pb (lead), Cd (cadmium), Sn (tin), Fe (iron), with a trace of Ni (nickel) and Si (silicon).
LONE STAR ‘LOCOS’ - Gauge – 8mm - Scale – 1: 152 ( 2mm = 1 Ft. )
LONE STAR LOCOS was introduced in 1957 by the Die Cast Machine Tools Ltd. (DCMT)
The LONE STAR 'LOCOS' was a Primarily Die-Cast (EARLY) "Push-Along" Series. There are a very few exceptions to the Die-Cast, which will be discussed at a later time.
- Fig A - LOCOS 1 - BLACK with RAISED RED - PIN DOWN - 600 Pixels.jpg (42.87 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
- Fig 1 - LOCOS Very Very Early Catalogue Scan - 600 Pixels.jpg (69.93 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
- Fig 2 - LOCOS Very Early Catalogue Scan 1 - 600 Pixels.jpg (80.1 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
- Fig 3 - LOCOS Very Early Catalogue Scan 2 - 600 Pixels.jpg (80.54 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
Pics and Illustrations; NO Model Numbers
- Fig 4 - LOCOS Early Catalogue Scan 1 - 600 Pixels.jpg (44.42 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
- Fig 5 - LOCOS Early Catalogue Scan 2 - 600 Pixels.jpg (41.98 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
Pics and Illustrations; Model Numbers for Boxed Items – No’s 1 thru 33
( No’s 34 thru 42 are not shown in any Early Catalogs ? )
- Fig 7 - LOCOS Blister Pack Catalogue Scan 1 - 600 Pixels.jpg (56.72 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
- Fig 8 - LOCOS Blister Pack Catalogue Scan 2 - 600 Pixels.jpg (87.2 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
Model Numbers for Blister Packs – No’s 50 thru 84
and Boxed Sets – No’s 1241 thru ( 1245 ? )
- Fig B - LOCOS 10 Metallic Blue Early Blister Pack - 600 Pixels.JPG (76.66 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
- Fig C - LOCOS 1 - Black with STAMPED YELLOW - HOOP Blister Pack II B - SMALL 600 PIXEL.JPG (64.18 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
No’s 50 thru 84
- ( 1242 ) LOCOS GIFT SET No 2 MAINLINE EXPRESS PASSENGER Carstock Insert.jpg (120.57 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
- Fig D - 1242 Gresley Passenger Set - 600 Pixels.jpg (69.49 KiB) Viewed 1204 times
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