Long time train collector and dealer Al Cox passed away this week in Shoreline WA. He was a well known and respected TCA member. He owned what might well have been the largest toy train colleciton in the world. I remember years ago Al used to send out Toy Train Wish list for a couple of bucks. They were on two sided legal size paper and there were so many pages it took several nights to read them. I bought several items from him. Al was a good honest dealer, he was 87

That is sad to hear. I grew up in Tacoma, WA, about 40 miles south of Cox. I bought my first postwar steamers from him in 1981. A 681 and 2055 along with a ZW transformer. He had a vaulted basement with several corridors full of pre and postwar trains which I only caught glimpses of. Tons and tons of stuff. He signed me in the TCA in 82 and was auctioneer at the local meets. How time flys when you're having fun.

Did he also deal in large railway postcards? I have several with 'Al Cox' credits on the back.
Sorry to hear of this. Condolences to his family.

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