[R-390] R-390 Digest, Vol 58, Issue 46

Fri Feb 27 12:06:20 EST 2009

what's an Imperial?

were you able to load my scanner with frequencies?
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>   1. Lionel J-36 (JRFKE5RI at aol.com)
>   2. Re: Lionel J-36 (w9ya)
>   3. Re: Antique bug (odyslim at comcast.net)
>   4. Beautiful EAC to trade (odyslim at comcast.net)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:43:21 EST
> From: JRFKE5RI at aol.com
> Subject: [R-390] Lionel J-36
> To: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
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> Here is the info you want.  I have one of these without a  label.
>
> John, KE5RI
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> ____________________________________
>
> The Lionel Company
> During World War Two, the Lionel Electric Train Company made thousands of
> copies of the #6 Lightning Bug for the U.S. Army Signal Corps.  Because of
> materials shortages, Lionel had suspended production of electric trains 
> and was
> making small electromechanical devices for the war effort.  Little is 
> known
> about the relationship between Vibroplex and Lionel, but it's very likely 
> that
> Vibroplex loaned Lionel the necessary tooling or at least allowed Lionel 
> to
> copy  it.
> Lionel's bugs were designated the J-36, which was the designation the 
> Signal
> Corps gave any bug.  ?J-36? was simply the Signal Corps number for a bug,
> and Lionel was neither the first nor the only manufacturer of the J-36.
> Vibroplex made J-36s, which were simply #6 Lightning Bugs with a Signal 
> Corps
> nameplate.JHB made several types of J-36, including a #6 Lightning Bug 
> clone and  a
> version of their #1 Original style bug. Brooklyn Metal Stamping had made 
> the
> J-36 in the Thirties. The BMS bugs have several novel features.
> (http://www.la.ca.us/frandy/lj36.jpg) The Lionel J-36 can be identified by
> its nameplate, its distinctive rounded dot paddle, and slightly different
> knurling on the screws. Otherwise it?s a #6 Lightning Bug, and parts are
> interchangeable between the two. The nameplate is the most prominent 
> feature of  the
> Lionel J-36. Long and narrow, it was placed along the left edge near the
> paddle and fastened to the base by five pins.
>
> The Lionel nameplate was  made out of a celluloid-type plastic, and the 
> vast
> majority of Lionel J-36 bugs  lack a nameplate. For one thing, many 
> servicemen
> took their bugs with them when  they were discharged, and removed the
> nameplates at the same time. The Lionel  nameplates that were left have 
> generally
> shrunk badly and many have come loose  and fallen off. If you own a Lionel 
> with a
> nameplate, DO NOT leave it in the  sun, get it hot, or get it wet.
> ____________________________________
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:59:01 -0700
> From: w9ya <w9ya at qrparci.net>
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Lionel J-36
> To: JRFKE5RI at aol.com
> Cc: R-390 at mailman.qth.net
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> One other thing to note; The nickel plating on the Lionel's is often
> described as 'dull'. It has a distinctive look and is often used by
> collectors to immediately indicate the manufacturer even when viewed from 
> a
> distance.
>
> Bob
> w9ya
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 10:43 AM, <JRFKE5RI at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Here is the info you want.  I have one of these without a  label.
>>
>> John, KE5RI
>>
>>
>> ____________________________________
>>
>> The Lionel Company
>> During World War Two, the Lionel Electric Train Company made thousands of
>> copies of the #6 Lightning Bug for the U.S. Army Signal Corps.  Because 
>> of
>> materials shortages, Lionel had suspended production of electric trains 
>> and
>> was
>> making small electromechanical devices for the war effort.  Little is 
>> known
>> about the relationship between Vibroplex and Lionel, but it's very likely
>> that
>> Vibroplex loaned Lionel the necessary tooling or at least allowed Lionel 
>> to
>> copy  it.
>> Lionel's bugs were designated the J-36, which was the designation the
>> Signal
>> Corps gave any bug.  ?J-36? was simply the Signal Corps number for a bug,
>> and Lionel was neither the first nor the only manufacturer of the J-36.
>> Vibroplex made J-36s, which were simply #6 Lightning Bugs with a Signal
>> Corps
>> nameplate.JHB made several types of J-36, including a #6 Lightning Bug
>> clone and  a
>> version of their #1 Original style bug. Brooklyn Metal Stamping had made
>> the
>> J-36 in the Thirties. The BMS bugs have several novel features.
>>  (http://www.la.ca.us/frandy/lj36.jpg) The Lionel J-36 can be identified
>> by
>> its nameplate, its distinctive rounded dot paddle, and slightly different
>> knurling on the screws. Otherwise it?s a #6 Lightning Bug, and parts are
>> interchangeable between the two. The nameplate is the most prominent
>> feature of  the
>> Lionel J-36. Long and narrow, it was placed along the left edge near the
>> paddle and fastened to the base by five pins.
>>
>> The Lionel nameplate was  made out of a celluloid-type plastic, and the
>> vast
>> majority of Lionel J-36 bugs  lack a nameplate. For one thing, many
>> servicemen
>> took their bugs with them when  they were discharged, and removed the
>> nameplates at the same time. The Lionel  nameplates that were left have
>> generally
>> shrunk badly and many have come loose  and fallen off. If you own a 
>> Lionel
>> with a
>> nameplate, DO NOT leave it in the  sun, get it hot, or get it wet.
>> ____________________________________
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:41:01 +0000 (UTC)
> From: odyslim at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Antique bug
> To: redmenaced at yahoo.com
> Cc: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
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> I hope their customer support is not that bad.
>
> Regards, Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Foley <redmenaced at yahoo.com>
> To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:28:34 +0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Antique bug
>
>
> Reply from Mr. Mitchell of Vibroplex:
>
>
>
>> Joe, as you know, Vibroplex is a very small company.
>> It is not economically feasible for us to spend our
>> limited resources to research all the requests that
>> we get. I suggest that you contact some of the
>> key collectors and they might be able to help you.
>>
>> Vibroplex
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:05:14 +0000 (UTC)
> From: odyslim at comcast.net
> Subject: [R-390] Beautiful EAC to trade
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> I would like to trade a fully functional 1967 EAC with all EAC
> modules for a 1963 Imperial.
>
> The Imperial must have all Imperial modules and be fully functional.
>
> Any takers?
>
> I can provide pictures to anyone that is interested in the trade.
>
> I can also offer other manufactured R390-A's if necessary. I have just
> about every one, except for the Imperial.
>
> I will also pay cash if that works.
>
>
> Regards, Scott W3CV
>
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