Vintage MECCANO Magazine September 1948 (004) Vol 33 No 9 Hornby Dublo LNER Steam

Publication: Meccano Magazine (UK) Issue Date: September 1948 (Vol. XXXIII, No. 9) SKU: 004

Condition Report: The magazine is in Good Vintage Condition. It displays standard wear typical of a late-1940s paper publication, including light edge wear, minor scuffing along the spine, and standard age-related tanning to the pages. Please review all images carefully to see the exact condition. The text and illustrations remain highly readable and vibrant. Sold as a wonderful piece of post-war British toy and engineering history!

Featured Content & Highlights:

• Cover Art: Features a fantastic, atmospheric railway illustration depicting a beautiful green L.N.E.R. steam locomotive (No. 1622) pulling out of "Liverpool Street" station.

• Inside Features: A brilliant issue for transport and engineering enthusiasts, featuring articles such as "Britain's First Main Line Diesel in Service", "The Last of the 'Claughtons'", "Britain's Helicopter Postmen", "How a Royal Doulton Figure is Made", and "Deep Sea Disguise".

• Vintage Advertisements: The back cover features a classic blue-and-white advertisement for Hornby Dublo Electric Trains, illustrating two boys operating a layout. It highlights classic sets like the EDP2 L.M.S. Passenger Set, EDP1 L.N.E.R. Passenger Set, and the EDG7 Tank Goods Set.

• Historical Context: Reflecting the era's economic priorities, the back cover includes the post-WWII rationing note: "Home supplies will be very limited because Export must have preference."

Shipping: Dispatched securely in a rigid cardboard mailer and protective sleeve to ensure safe transit.

Meccano Magazine, September 1948, Vintage Model Trains, Hornby Dublo, LNER Steam Locomotive, Liverpool Street Station, Post-War Toys, Model Engineering, British Toys, (004)