Professor Carp: Lionel 6464-series boxcars

Classic Toy Trains’ Senior Editor Roger Carp, a.k.a Professor Carp, is joined by Postwar Lionel Trains authority Joe Algozzini for a quick study of the ubiquitous Lionel 6464-series boxcar. The two take a close look at the first car of this boxcar series, the No. 6464-1 Western Pacific model and it’s plethora of variations. Settle […]

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Professor Carp: Kusan produces boxcars in Mexico

Classic Toy Trains’ Professor Carp looks at the history of Kusan boxcars. He shows some examples and details the company’s manufacturing in Tennessee and Mexico, where a number of interesting variations of the company’s “K” Series cars were produced. Those produced south of the border fetch a premium. […]

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Professor Carp: Kusan produces boxcars in Mexico

Classic Toy Trains’ Professor Carp looks at the history of Kusan boxcars. He shows some examples and details the company’s manufacturing in Tennessee and Mexico, where a number of interesting variations of the company’s “K” Series cars were produced. Those produced south of the border fetch a premium. […]

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Professor Carp, with Roger Carp (Trailer)

Classic Toy Trains‘ own Senior Editor Roger Carp is returning to the role of Professor Carp. Roger hosts a video series that explores the histories and nuances of toy trains and the world of collecting — and sometimes repairing prized toy train equipment. Trains.com Unlimited members and video subscribers can see each episode. Only from […]

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Professor Carp, with Roger Carp (Trailer)

Classic Toy Trains‘ own Senior Editor Roger Carp is returning to the role of Professor Carp. Roger hosts a video series that explores the histories and nuances of toy trains and the world of collecting — and sometimes repairing prized toy train equipment. Trains.com Unlimited members and video subscribers can see each episode. Only from […]

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