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Welcome to the web site dedicated exclusively to the early 1960's Disneyland HO operating monorail. Website last updated 7/18/2010 |
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Why collect Schuco Disneyland Monorails??? |
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When Were the Models Made? What I Know and Don't Know It would be logical that the models were built and ready for the opening day ceremonies of the original Disneyland Mark I monorail during the summer of 1959; however, there is no record in the 1959/60 Schuco toy catalog of the monorails. It appears that the monorails were manufactured by Schuco from 1961 until 1968, with some left over sets trickling out of the factory in 1969. The monorails never appeared in the 1969 catalog which implies that Schuco no longer intended to promote them. The line was a huge disappointment since they never sold well. One of the reasons for the sets' lack of success was because they were very expensive in terms of a toy during the 60's. It is believed that the small sets started at $39.95 (later reduced to $25), the middle set (American Set) for $47.88 (reduced to $39.95 by Christmas of 1966), and the large set for a whopping $89.95, though I have more information saying that it may have been as much as $125 at Disneyland. What I don't know is how many sets were actually made and what years certain changes were introduced. If you have any information on the manufacturing of the monorails, please contact me! This information will help collectors from around the world. Trainfool@aol.com A big "thanks" to those who have shared their childhood experiences in obtaining their treasures. Please email me with any information or questions: Trainfool@aol.com
THANKS! Many of you have sent some pictures of your layouts! Please continue to share your pictures! For Christmas this year, let's all put our monorails around a tree or something "Wintery or Holidayish" and share pictures here on the website! Wouldn't it be fun to share a Schuco Disneyland Monorail Christmas from around the world?
Help Me Finish My Collection If You Can!!! After many years of collecting, I have all of the accessories that Schuco had to offer for the Disneyland monorails; however, I need 1 of the checkered boxes for the accessories. The one I need is the #44 middle rail terminal box. Please let me know if you have one for sale! Thank you all for your help!
SPECIAL NOTE: During the summer of 2007, I worked at DISNEYLAND!!! I put in a page as to what it is like to work at Disneyland-Click Here!!! |
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