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Plarail Poppo! Vol.4 (1999)

From 1998 to 2001 several volumes of Plarail Poppo! were sent each year to members of the Plarail Fan Club. Volume 4 seems to date to Spring 1999.

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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.

As part of the 40th Anniversary celebration, a travelling van was sent around Japan bringing Plarail displays, products, and repair help. The right page outlines the lottery process for getting a spot on the 40th Anniversary special train later in 1999.

Some of the 40th Anniversary products, the Tinplate Plarail, Revival! Electric Plastic Train Trio, Gold-Plated 700 Series 40th Anniversary Plarail Memorial Video, and 40th Anniversary Plarail Limited Edition Set and some throwback sets like the D-51 Ranch Set.

On the left are a few Plarail events taking place in April 1999. The run of 3000 Fan Club Exclusive Plarail 40th Anniversary Album is shown, as well as a meal set with a somewhat sought-after locomotive.

The News Box showing upcoming and current releases like the R-10 U-Turn Rail an TGV as well as the summer 1999 Thomas series products.

Some pictures of footage captured on the Doctor Yellow with camera sent in by fan club members, as well as how some members decorated the giveaway white Plarail train from 2000.

Fan-submitted photos and drawings.

The Doctor's question page - someone asks how new trains are chosen to be produced - designers look at popular and new trains as well as mailed requests and questions - and some information about the Papercraft Plarail CD-ROM software and Plarail repair and service on the left, and some tips on how to make storage for Plarail components that includes the advice of cutting specifically the box from a pack of beer in half to hold trains.

The rear cover has information about renewing membership annually.