http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/ For Questions, Views, Advice and News Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:02:24 GMT geoffrey ambridge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/296 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/296 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 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:18:13 GMT geoffrey ambridge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/295 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/295 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 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:22:19 GMT geoffrey ambridge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/294 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/294 To whom it may concern,   Martin Doubleday, 33 Hillary Close, Chemsford, Essex, CM7 5RR, U.K., A Lone Star model train enthusiast, manufacturers(?) his Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:18:49 GMT arennard http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/293 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/293 ... 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 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:25:56 GMT oldrk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/292 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/292 Anyone know where to get the rubber bands for the F units? Or what could be used in there place? Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:45:26 GMT geoffrey ambridge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/291 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/291 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 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:12:37 GMT paulwooz63 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/290 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/290 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 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:20:34 GMT paulwooz63 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/289 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/289 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 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:14:30 GMT Clive Gehle http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/288 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/288 Hi Paul, welcome to the group, just to say that I cannot recommend Donald's guide too highly - it really is a must for anyone starting collecting OOO. I have Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:04:49 GMT Stuart Dale http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/287 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/287 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 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:53:42 GMT geoffrey ambridge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/286 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/286 Hi Paul,   Welcome to the group. You may be interested to acquire a copy of the following book: "The Bumper Book of 'Lone Star' Diecast Models and Toys Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:21:10 GMT paulwooz63 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/285 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/285 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. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:14:44 GMT geoffrey ambridge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/284 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/284 Hi "oldrk",   '000' gauge electric motor drive bands can be obtained from: Martin Doubleday, 33 Hillary Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM7 5RR, (U.K.). You'll need Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:35:23 GMT oldrk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/283 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/283 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 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:03:22 GMT Geoffrey Ambridge http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/282 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lonestar_bumper_book_online/message/282 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