I have had this for many years in my collectibles.  Took it out a couple of days ago, dusted it off and decided to share it with one & all in hopes that it will create some memorable discussion.

G.T.

Back in the early 1960s, Ed Ravenscroft (MMR #4) was a pioneer in prototypical operations. Card systems existed then too, but Ed considered them too complicated. He chose instead to develop his own system which he used for decades, even after he retired, moved from Chicago to Arizona, and built a new layout. His Glenco Skokie Valley was large pike, and was operated with groups of friends. Ed's car forwarding system used common thumbtacks with colored heads and some code letters, which rode on top of each freight car.

I have an unusual request. On my layout there is going to be a business named "Seat Cover Charlies" who sells seat covers in one of these do it all 50's type stores. There used to be one near when I grew up, hence the name. What I need is, What did a set of seat covers for a car cost in the mid 50's?  I was 6 at the time , I have no clue. My best guess would be around $20.

Any body remember or have any clues? I'm modeling the left coast if that makes any difference.

Thanks.

Patrick - Espee over Donner

Has anyone else noticed that sometimes the Enter key does and sometimes it doesn't produce a newline (in the RT editor; works fine in plain text mode)?  Or am I just missing something blindingly obvious to the meanest of minds?    David