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On Fri, 27/11/09, johanne bérubé <sarachanel@...> wrote:

> From: johanne bérubé <sarachanel@...>
> Subject: Spud gun for sale.
> To: lonestar_diecast@...
> Date: Friday, 27 November, 2009, 1:52
>
> Hello .
>  
> I own a GAMBLER  (cap firing SPUD GUN), fire caps shoots potato pellets, > die
cast metal precision made by LONE*STAR.
>  
> This gun is completly new unused in 99% unused package, (to presise
> practicly like new), good for collector i think?
>  
> This gun is for sale, interested on it ?
>  
> Note: print in a package  stipulate = (made by lone star products ltd
> welham green herts AL97NT  england),  cat no  1165 .
>  
> Thank's in advance for any kind of reply.
>  
> Have a nice day to you .
> Dan.
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Hi,

This is to let you know that 24 enlargeable photos of the Lone Star Collectors'
Exhibition are now viewable on the following website link:

http://www.lone-star-diecast-bk.com/OpenDay.html

Any constructive comments concerning the pictures and/or the Exhibition itself
are welcomed. The Lone Star website has its own free "Forum" or your remarks can
be posted via the Yahoo e-group.

A note for your diary - Next year's event will also be held at Whitewebbs Museum
of Transport, Crews Hill, ENFIELD, Middlesex (U.K.) on Sunday, 26th September. 
Full details can be found of the website.  All are welcome.

Geoff Ambridge (ex-Lone Star Products Ltd./D.C.M.T.)

To whom it may concern:

A summarized Inventory of Lone Star/DCMT artefacts has now been published on the
Lone Star website, as follows:

http://www.lone-star-diecast-bk.com/MillGreenMuseum.html

In brief the list includes toys, models, documents, catalogues, technical
drawings, etc.

Geoff Ambridge (ex-Lone Star Products Ltd./D.C.M.T.)

It doesn't seem almost a year ago that many of us were attending, and exhibiting
at, 'Whitewebbs Museum of Transport', Whitewebbs Road, Crews Hill, ENFIELD,
Middlesex (north London, U.K.) http://www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk

This is to give you, hopefully, ample notice of the forthcoming event to enable
you to make plans so that you and your friends, too, can give us the pleasure of
your presence at this year's Show. There is only ONE Show each year and ONLY
takes place at THIS venue. If you happen to miss this opportunity to pay us a
visit on the day, there'll be quite a wait until the next chance to enjoy this
fantastic event.  So, please try to make it if you can - you'll be glad you made
the effort!

Fuller details about the exhibition can be found at:
(*) http://www.lone-star-diecast-bk.com/whitewebbs.html

Scroll down the "Whitewebbs" page for a road map/diagram of north Enfield &
District (nearest Train Station: Crews Hill) showing the location of 'Whitewebbs
Museum of Transport' (not to be confused with Whitewebbs House (Stately Home)
situated closeby)

Potential 'new' exhibitors of L.S. items, wishing to book a stall for the day
(27th), should contact our Event Co-ordinator, Clive Gehle, at e-mail address:
clivegehle@...   ..or 'phone Mobile 07930 312531 to assure themselves of
a reserved pitch with table(s).
Anyone planning to run 'Treble-O-Lectric' model trains should advise Clive, in
advance, that they need to be close to a 13 amp power socket. The onus is on the
train layout exhibitor to state this at the time of making a table reservation
to avoid disappointment on the day.

Incidentally, the Lone Star *website has now had a Forum (Discussion Group)
installed for your use and for exchange of ideas; L.S. items Wanted or For Sale.
No obligation nor any cost to you to participate.

Geoff Ambridge (ex-Lone Star Products Ltd./D.C.M.T.)

Hi, Please click the "Photos" link and you'll find two black and white photos
images of the above lorry (a) Front view and (b) Rear view. We have received two
enquiries from modellers who wish to find out the actual colour scheme of that
vehicle.  Can anyone help please or do you happen to know of someone who can?

Geoff Ambridge

For further details please visit the "Lone Star Forum" on the
Homepage of:

          http://www.lone-star-diecast-bk.com

    (Click on the appropriate 'button' to activate the Forum)

Geoff Ambridge - Moderator (ex-Lone Star Products Ltd./D.C.M.T.)
______________________________________________________

This is to let you about the fantastic new Forum access to which can be gained
by pressing the "Lone Star Forum" button of the site's Homepage.
There are some small formalities to follow to be able to post a message or
comment but it's there for you to use so please make good use of it.

Participants in the Forum are expected to use respectful language in their
dealings to other members with no insults, swearing, bad language nor racial
slurs. Any dispute between participating individuals should be brought to the
notice of the Moderator - Geoffrey Ambridge - off-line - who will attempt to
reconcile matters where possible and whose decision will be final.  Any SPAM, or
other unwanted material, found to have been posted on the Forum will be deleted
at the earliest opportunity.

The inaugural message has already been posted on the Forum so, now, the rest is
up to you. Questions will be answered or advice given with the benefit of a vast
pool of knowledge and experience world-wide. Maybe you have some Lone Star item
that you want to sell or perhaps you wish to buy?  Contact the Forum..  Good
luck!

Geoff Ambridge  [www.lone-star-diecast-bk.com]

Hi all,

Apologies for a spelling error in a message recently posted on this topic.
The town where Martin Doubleday, the producer/manufacturer of the said drive
bands, lives is "Chelmsford" (not 'Chemsford') as it happened to be accidentally
typed. It is, however, most probable that any envelope addressed to Martin
Doubleday at the erroneous 'Chemsford', address will still arrive at
"Chelmsford, Essex" since the post-code given was the correct one thus ensuring
that letters for Martin reach their intended destination.

Geoff Ambridge
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--- In Lonestar_bumper_book_online@yahoogroups.com, "oldrk" <oldrk@...> wrote:
>
> Anyone know where to get the rubber bands for the F units? Or what could be
used in there place?
>
You can get very small bands from your local Orthodondist or check for
Orthodondist supplies on the web.

Any packs of original replacement bands would have dried up many, many years
ago.  An envelope of the original replacement bands are nice to have as a
collectible.

Anyone know where to get the rubber bands for the F units? Or what could be used
in there place?

Hi all,

The "Lone Star Products Hatfield" e-group was specially set up to attract
enquiries from ex-Lone Star factory employees who had been employed at either
Hatfield or nearby Welham Green, Hertfordshire, U.K.  In this task, it was
singularly unsuccessful and did not have the desired impact. As a consequence,
that e-group will be closed down permanently by the end of this month (June).

It is therefore asked that the limited number of members of that group could
please transfer to the following more widely used e-group, if they are not
already members of it:

       http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online

Following on from this advice, the onus is on the individual member to make the
necessary change of group if they agreeable to do so. No further reminders will
be sent.

The "Treble-0-Gauge" e-group based in New Zealand (specializing in Lone Star's
model trains) is notified herewith of the planned closure of
"Lonestarproducts_Hatfield" e-group, purely as a matter of courtesy to them but
they are not otherwise affected by the decision.

Geoff Ambridge (ex-Lone Star Products Ltd./D.C.M.T.)

Firstly thanks to Clive for helping out with my wants list. I am now keen to buy
a couple of points from the grey 9mm plastic track. Unboxed used condition is
fine. Instant payment by Paypal will be made including postage costs.
Please contact me if you can help.

Many thanks

Paul

Hello,

My first wants list for Lone Star railway items is very simple and basic. I am
happy to pay the going rate for reasonable condition items as I am not looking
for mint items or boxes - these bits are to add the finishing touches to a
working layout.

6 lighting poles for the station platforms (all the same colour don't mind which
colour)

A quantity of the grey (not blue) coloured plastic 9mm track approx 20 straights
20 curves and a couple of points should be fine. This does not need to be mint
or new.

One of the smallest height bridge pillars, can be playworn.

Can pay immediately by Paypal. Please contact paulwooz@... if you are able
to help.

As my collection is a mix of the original Locos items and the later OOO Trains
push along items I am trying to create a single display layout that combines
both types of track on a single board. In effect two track layouts that do not
join but sit around each other.

Thanks for your help

Paul

Dear Paul

There are plenty of collectors out there and the range has reasonably easy to collect without breaking the bank, apart from the rarer items that have tended to make me sweat when writing the cheques!

There are various lists describing the range, but the "Bible" for collectors is the "Lone Star Model Train Reference Guide", compiled by Donald Troost. It comes in three volumes and is very reasonably priced (approx. £35 - but well worth it.) It will inform you of 99.9% all the variations throughout the range of Lone Star Locos, Treble O Lectric, and Treble O Trains.

I also suggest a visit to the Lone Star Collectors Day held each year at Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, Whitewebbs Road, Enfield. There you will meet fellow collectors, be able to pick up a bargain or two, and seeing as you're a new collector, see just how many variations there are!
 

You can attempt to contact Donald through the e-mail address below

DUTCHCOLL@...

Best wishes in your collecting, it is gradually getting rarer on the toy train fair scene, but I, as well as other collectors can put you in touch with folks who sell it.

Stuart

I am a new collector of the Lone Star Locos push along models and am amazed at
the variety of different colours, couplings and styles of the various models.
Web searches only turn up very rough or incomplete listings of the Locos
inventory. Do any collectors have a list of the different items and colours that
they would be prepared to share with me.

Many thanks

Paul

PS The Locos rangs seems remarkably good value as a vintage toy collectable - I
presume this is beacause it was produced in such large numbers rather than that
no one collects it - is that right?

I have an F unit that that two of the four axles and wheel sets are
missing. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a set of the
wheels and axles and also the rubber drive bands.

Please note that the 24 Lone Star 2008 exhibition pictures have now
been posted on the ... /OpenDay.html ... segment of the above site.

Geoff Ambridge
www.lone-star-diecast-bk.com

Hi Doug,

The following is quoted from "The Bumper Book of 'Lone Star' Diecast
Models and Toys 1948-88" (ISBN: 0-9539058-0-2):

"[1361] Detective Spudmatic, 4-in-1, shoots potato pellets, corks,
caps and water, 1965-85 inclusive. Available in black, Red, Green and
Blue finishes. The word "Detective" dropped from title, re-numbered
[1363] in 1986-87. Re-numbered [1020] in 1988.

[1159] Spud Water Gun, shoots potato pellets/water, 1957, 1964-74
inclusive. Improvement on earlier single-shot water pistol of similar
design."

To be able to distinguish between the two types of pistol, the hand
grip of the 'Spudmatic' has straight lines and no curves in its
design, whereas the 'Spud Water Gun' has curved lines in the design
of its hand grip. I hope that you find this information useful.

The book may be ordered at any leading bookstore, world-wide, simply
by quoting the International Book Identity Number (ISBN above) when
placing the order. The retail cost: £19.50 plus Postage and Packing.

Geoffrey Ambridge (ex-Lone Star Products Ltd./D.C.M.T.)
P.O. BOX 159, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AX, U.K.
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In Lonestar_bumper_book_online@yahoogroups.com, "symondsdoug99"
<bookquest@...> wrote:
>
> I have a childhood toy from the mid to late 1950s that I would like
> to know more about.
>
> I think that my father bought the toy for me in Regina,
> Saskatchewan, Canada.
>
> The toy is a blue diecast spud gun about 6 inches long, with the
> following markings:
>
> LONE STAR   MADE IN ENGLAND   NO. 504 SPUD GUN
> DCMT LTD LONE STAR PRODUCT
>
> Could anyone help me with this please.
>
> Yours truly,
>
> Doug Symonds
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I have a childhood toy from the mid to late 1950s that I would like to
know more about.

I think that my father bought the toy for me in Regina, Saskatchewan,
Canada.

The toy is a blue diecast spud gun about 6 inches long, with the
following markings:

LONE STAR   MADE IN ENGLAND   NO. 504 SPUD GUN
DCMT LTD LONE STAR PRODUCT

Could anyone help me with this please.

Yours truly,

Doug Symonds

--- In Lonestar_bumper_book_online@yahoogroups.com, "Stuart Dale"
<stupot62@...> wrote:
>
I will keep you in mind.After I get what I need of course.*G*

Hi,
> The C&O locos come up for sale from time to time, I've got an
> example of both the powered and dummy locos. The coaches are harder
> to find. I've got the C&O vista dome coach but have been been
> looking for the "normal" coach for ages. Keep a lookout on Ebay,
> they have shown up there, but when they do they go for often silly
> prices. If you do get any leads I'd be interested too.
>
> Stuart
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In Lonestar_bumper_book_online@yahoogroups.com, "oldrk"
> <oldrk@> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone have a lead where I might find them?
> >
>

Hi,
The C&O locos come up for sale from time to time, I've got an
example of both the powered and dummy locos. The coaches are harder
to find. I've got the C&O vista dome coach but have been been
looking for the "normal" coach for ages. Keep a lookout on Ebay,
they have shown up there, but when they do they go for often silly
prices. If you do get any leads I'd be interested too.

Stuart






--- In Lonestar_bumper_book_online@yahoogroups.com, "oldrk"
<oldrk@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have a lead where I might find them?
>

Does anyone have a lead where I might find them?

Hi there,

I have been gathering all the photos pertaining to Lone Star's factories and
former staff, dating back to 1946, and put them in one place rather than have
them kept in a variety of places. The task has not been completed yet but it is
well under way. More pictures are continually being added.

The photos can be viewed and enlarged individually or they can be viewed as a
"Slide Show" eventually winding back to the starting point.  There is no charge
to view them and copies, if required, can be obtained by following the simple
instructions on the Home page of the 'photobucket' site.

The website is: http://www.photobucket.com/

My album is on: http://s403.photobucket.com/albums/pp113/DCMTLonestar/

Any feedback or constructive criticism would be very welcome. Such photos that
are 'monochrome' have been monochrome pictures from the day they were taken.
[Referring to the "Bumper Book of Lone Star", this is for the rather misguided
book customer who once asked me - Why aren't all the pictures in colour?] 
Anyway, I hope that you enjoy them and tell your friends and former colleagues
on which website URL they can be found.

Please feel free to log-on and peruse the selection.

Best wishes,

Geoff Ambridge (ex-Lone Star Products Ltd./D.C.M.T. Ltd)
www.lone-star-diecast-bk.com/whitewebbs.html
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Hi Chris,

Thank you for your enquiry. I can tell you that the Metallions that you have
were produced between 1972-74 inclusive. There were 6 different famous/notorious
Cowboys and 6 notorious Red Indians (native Americans). In 1973-74, Lone Star
brought out 6 Arthurian Knights.

The Cowboy figures that you ..don't.. have are: Bat Masterson; Wyatt Earp and
Billy the Kid and the two absent Red Indian figures are: Red Cloud and Black
Hawk. The 6 Medieval Knights were: King Arthur, Sir Galahad, Sir Lancelot, Sir
Gareth, Sir Bedivere and Sir Percivale although you're probably not interested
in collecting these.

I'm passing your enquiry on to the "Bumper Book Online" E-Forum where you may
find a member wishing to purchase your Metallion figures. The Forum doesn't cost
you anything to join nor does it place you under any obligation to purchase
anything.  It's just a helpful discussion group which provides a vast pool of
experience offered by like-minded people.

Failing this, there is an annual Lone Star Collector's Exhibition held on Sunday
27th Sept. at Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, near Enfield, Middlesex, where you
could sell your Metallions if you so wish. Fuller details mentioned on the
website URL below.

Good luck!
Geoff Ambridge
www.lone-star-diecast-bk.com/whitewebbs.html
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On Thu, 8/1/09, Chris Woodley [Imageart] <info@...> wrote:

> From: Chris Woodley [Imageart] <info@...>
> Subject: Lonestar Metallions
> To: lonestar_diecast@...
> Date: Thursday, 8 January, 2009, 6:19 PM
> Hi Geoff,
>
> I picked up your email address while I was googling some
> old toys my great
> aunty gave to me 18 years ago, she used to own/work in (not
> sure which!) a
> toy shop in Birmingham, England, and gave me a whole load
> of toys in a box
> one day, I was more of a football kid than a cowboys and
> Indians kid so they
> ended up in my loft.
>
>
>
> It's only recently that I have been through my old junk
> that I came across
> the box again, amongst the items were 7 boxed Lonestar
> Metallions as
> follows:
>
>
>
> Pat Garrett
>
> White Eagle
>
> Kit Carson
>
> Lone Wolf
>
> Geronimo
>
> Jesse James
>
> Crazy Horse
>
>
>
> The greed in me has wanted to put them on ebay since I
> "re-found" them, but
> I thought I'd do a bit of research first, so I thought
> I'd see if they were
> your thing or if you could give me any info on them, or
> even a valuation?!?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Chris Woodley

Hello from the US,

My name is Jeff, and I am hoping someone on this list may be able to
help me. I have some questions about the Lone Star Comics that
featured Steve Larrabee.

Specifically I am trying to determine where two Steve Larrabee stories
were published. The first is called "Prairie Fire", and the second is
called "Steve Larrabee in the Secret City". Unfortunately I can find
very little info on the comics anywhere on line.

If anyone can offer any help I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Jeff J.