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Definitive Source of Information - Finno - 03-29-2019

Hi Folks,

I was wondering if you all have a single source of information you turn to for Tomy Plarail? In my web searching I have found quite a few good websites (some of the awesome ones by members of these forums too - I've learn't a lot from reading Sun's website! Thank you!).

But is there a single database (preferably searchable and sortable) to see all the products that have been produced? or even a book? or a wiki? I guess they probably have something like this in Japanese.

RE: Definitive Source of Information - Super - 03-29-2019

I agree that Sunhuntins huge web site has one of the largess collections on the Internet. https://sunstomyandfriends.weebly.com/

Have you checked out Ripleys personal collection of Tomy/Plarail Catalogs through the years? https://www.blueplastictracks.com/showthread.php?tid=2295

RE: Definitive Source of Information - Finno - 03-29-2019

That's an awesome archive of catalogs. I love looking through these sorts of things to get inspiration.

I found this website interesting too: https://myplaraildepot.weebly.com/shinkansen.html

RE: Definitive Source of Information - Super - 03-29-2019

Oh yes, That is Geris's web site. He was one of the original Members (Gerisplarail1) here at BPT's and a wealth of knowledge. I learned a great deal from him and we miss him around here. He has since moved on to become a massive collector and builder of Legos. Check out his YouTube Channel and look back to the beginning where you will see some of his Plarail unboxing video's.
https://www.youtube.com/user/buttchop2021/videos

RE: Definitive Source of Information - Finno - 03-29-2019

Nice video's. Thanks for the link.

I'm looking for these two books - do you have them?

[Image: tomica-plarail-2019-Train-Atlas01.jpg]

[Image: tomica-plarail-collection-2019-1.jpg]

RE: Definitive Source of Information - Finno - 03-29-2019

Also - I think we should make a database...

RE: Definitive Source of Information - Finno - 04-07-2019

On this topic, I did find someone had the intention to make an online database here:

http://en.db.plarail.club/Plarail_Database

...but it doesn't look like they got anywhere with it as there is no content and the last update is 2016.

So therefore, I have been working on something that's almost ready to go. Now the hard part is it needs to be populated with years and years worth of information! Confused

None-the-less, if I chip away it can be a work in progress.

Here's a sneak peak:

More soon when there is something better to show.

RE: Definitive Source of Information - Super - 04-07-2019

That is fantastic Finno, I am excited to see more of your efforts. This would be a great research tool for all. Please keep us updated with your progress and I am sure that our Members can help with any information you may not have like years or different variations of items.

RE: Definitive Source of Information - plarnold - 04-09-2019

(04-07-2019, 02:29 AM)Finno Wrote: On this topic, I did find someone had the intention to make an online database here:

http://en.db.plarail.club/Plarail_Database

...but it doesn't look like they got anywhere with it as there is no content and the last update is 2016.

So therefore, I have been working on something that's almost ready to go. Now the hard part is it needs to be populated with years and years worth of information!

None-the-less, if I chip away it can be a work in progress.

Here's a sneak peak:

More soon when there is something better to show.

Hi Finno,

I was involved in some of that site. If you intend on helping, I can get you in contact with the site admin.

-plarnold