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Plarail Fanclub Handbook (1998)

This informational pamphlet was sent to members of the Plarail Fan Club before it merged with the Tomica Fan Club in 2001. In 2001 the updated Welcome to the Tomica Plarail World pamphlet began being sent instead.

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Volume 4 of Plarail Poppo bares the 40th Anniversary logo as well as an assembly of different Plarail trains - some older, mostly newer.

The left page is an introduction to the fan club and mentions that Plarail has been around since 1959. The right page mentions this handbook, the club membership card, the informational magazine, and mentions that a special gift is sent to members on October 14th, Plarail Day.

A timeline of notable Plarail releases.

A timeline of the later 80s and 1990s releases, and a page that talks about the design and manufacturing process.

The right page shows several geometric relationships between different track sections and other track building tips.

More scenery and accessory ideas and some fan-submitted photos.

The rear cover, with the fan club logo on it.