{"product_id":"meccano-magazine-cba004-15-19042026","title":"Vintage MECCANO Magazine February 1949 (004) Vol 34 No 2 Hornby Dublo Trains","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Meccano Magazine (UK) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eIssue Date:\u003c\/b\u003e February 1949 (Vol. XXXIV, No. 2) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e The magazine is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eGood Vintage Condition\u003c\/b\u003e. It displays standard wear typical of a late-1940s paper publication, including some minor scuffing, light edge wear, and a few small creases near the spine. The interior pages show standard age-related tanning. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"272\"\u003ePlease review all images carefully\u003c\/b\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatured Content \u0026amp; Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover Art:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a dramatic industrial illustration titled \"Open Die Forging\", showing workers operating heavy machinery in a steelworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInside Features:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"With the Editor\" section is dedicated to a tribute to the legendary speed record breaker \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003eSir Malcolm Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e (who passed away in 1948). The issue also includes fascinating articles on engineering and transport such as \"Prefabricated Station Platforms\", \"Sherman Tank to Shervick Tractor\", and \"Glasgow's New Tramcars\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage Advertisements:\u003c\/b\u003e The back cover features a classic blue-and-white advertisement for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eHornby Dublo Electric Trains\u003c\/b\u003e, illustrating a father and son operating a layout. It highlights classic sets like the EDP2 L.M.S. Passenger Set \"Duchess of Atholl\", EDP1 L.N.E.R. Passenger Set \"Sir Nigel Gresley\", and the EDG7 Tank Goods Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/b\u003e Like many magazines of this era, the back cover features a fascinating post-WWII note regarding rationing and production: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003e\"Home Supplies are very limited because Export must have preference.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/b\u003e Dispatched securely in a rigid cardboard mailer and protective sleeve to ensure safe transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eMeccano Magazine, February 1949, Vintage Model Trains, Hornby Dublo, Post-War Toys, Sir Malcolm Campbell, Model Engineering, British Toys, Open Die Forging, (004)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meccano Magazine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53521426350419,"sku":"CBA004-15-19042026","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/6393\/0707\/files\/IMG_20260401_180321_868bcaca-6f3b-46f8-aaae-10d19272d894.jpg?v=1776618012","url":"https:\/\/ladsmags.co.uk\/products\/meccano-magazine-cba004-15-19042026","provider":"Magazine Trader LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}