southern California says hello

[PistonPete]

I remember the slot car craze of the mid 1960s; never had money so I could only watch at the local raceway shop.

I have a 30 year old Tyco 440 Mag 4 lane under my bed, with added track and a lap counter it makes a big two lane. last time I tried it only one lane was working. I put it away. the kids grew up.

I've picked up tips on cleaning track and cars with these web sites. I've been surprised that some say the 440 is 'toy like,' and some say it's 'obsolete technology.' huh. yet cars are for sale at that scale...

also, I'm getting the impression that HO is not the same as railroad HO, and that several scales are 'HO.'

and, there's the Buena Park Raceway about 40 miles from me. I'm looking forward to a visit. might visit the beach while I'm down there. name's Pete

[Wet Coast Racer]

Pete!

[Mike-]

Hey Pete -

40 miles from BP Raceway, I'm about that far too, toward the San Gabriel Mts.
Where abouts are you ?

I have 1/32 and 1/24 scale cars currently. Though I do have a "similar" Aurora, "reed" driven car that I had back in the 60's when I first got into slot cars, just as a reminder of the OLD days !

Mike