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Expertise
My area of knowledge is with the N Scale Aurora Postage Stamp train line that was sold from 1967-1973. I can answer 99% of all questions about this line.
Experience in the area
I have a large collection of these trains and consider myself in the top 3 experts in the country and probably the world.
Education/Credentials
10 years of collecting
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teri | 10/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Bob, I am so grateful to know ..... |
| Norman Cialini | 04/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Bob did a wonderful job answering my ..... |
| Randy | 03/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | very prompt and thorough. Thank you. |
| Bob | 02/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great references, Mr. Williams is a knowledgeable ..... |
| DOUG | 02/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | HI BOB! THANKS FOR THE INFO...THATS ..... |
Recent Answers from Bob Williams
2011-10-20 Postage Stamp Train Question:
Hi Teri: I would not consider this a uncommon set. Your set is actually a 1968 set as Aurora used different numbers in 67. They just used the 67 dated boxes. If you have the green service manual at
2011-10-13 postage stamp trains:
Hi Mario: Need a little more info as far as your set is concerned. What condition is everything in, especially the box? Double check the set number, 4858 is the number of a Santa Fe engine not a set
2011-08-15 1967 Postage stamp Bus System:
Hi Kenneth: As with most collectibles condition is everything. Is it complete? Does the bus run? Is the instruction manual there? What shape is the box in? As a ballpark without knowing any of that
2011-07-17 Arnold-Rapido parts:
Hi: Thanks for the question! I would try ebay, just kidding!! What parts are you looking for? New parts are tough to find. It is probably easier and cheaper to buy a spare loco for a parts unit. The
2011-04-06 Aurora Postage Stamp Bus System:
Hi: The originals come up rarely on ebay. The info on it states 20 V AC at the screws. Also printed on it: Input 120V 60 cycle AC Output 12va AC 20V AC max It is model AC-1 The ones
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