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- Bound Volume, "Rail and Cable News" Magazine, Vol. 1, 1947 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Specialty newsletters and magazines chronicled race results, manufacturer stories and general hobby news. <em>Rail and Cable News</em> covered the hobby in the 1940s and 1950s.
- January 1947-December 1947
- Collections - Artifact
Bound Volume, "Rail and Cable News" Magazine, Vol. 1, 1947
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Specialty newsletters and magazines chronicled race results, manufacturer stories and general hobby news. Rail and Cable News covered the hobby in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Toolbox, Used by Ray Hook, 1943-1951 - Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Racers needed tools and spare parts with them at competitions. This box, used by Ray Hook, kept everything organized -- and included a place for the car as well.
- 1943-1951
- Collections - Artifact
Toolbox, Used by Ray Hook, 1943-1951
Tether cars, gas-powered model race cars, were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. They were raced individually while tethered to a central pivot, or against each other on a scaled-down board track. Racers needed tools and spare parts with them at competitions. This box, used by Ray Hook, kept everything organized -- and included a place for the car as well.