The story of Rich-Art and Dick Mayer goes back to 1966, when Dick Mayer first got together with Art Varney. The full story was told in a six page article in Classic Toy Trains magazine, March 1997 issue.
Dick Mayer and Art Varney joined forces in 1966, as Dick Mayer was making some parts for Art Varney. Their first joint project was an Ives Olympian engine. In 1970 Dick Mayer moved to Northern California, returning to Southern California in 1973 at which time he re-established his relationship with Art Varney as the Rich-Art company. Dick Mayer moved to Escondido in 1975 and, in the early 1980s Dick Mayer's son joined him and they bought out Art Varney's interest in the company.
See also Rich Art, C&M and Lyle H Cain
Rich-Art Famous American Generals 7-Unit Army Passenger Train |
Rich-Art Famous American Generals 7-Unit Army Passenger Train |
Rich-Art Famous American Generals 7-Unit Army Passenger Train |
Rich-Art Famous American Generals 7-Unit Army Passenger Train |
Rich-Art Famous American Generals 7-Unit Army Passenger Train |
Rich-Art Famous American Generals 7-Unit Army Passenger Train |
Rich-Art Famous American Generals 7-Unit Army Passenger Train |
Toy Train Historical Foundation Rich Art WWI Army Train |
Toy Train Historical Foundation Rich Art WWI Army Train |
Toy Train Historical Foundation Rich Art WWI Army Train |
Rich Art reproduction Lionel 0 gauge 710/712 Pullman passenger cars, with six wheel trucks |
Rich Art reproduction Lionel 0 gauge 710/712 Pullman passenger cars, with six wheel trucks |
Rich Art reproduction Lionel 0 gauge 710/712 Pullman passenger cars, with six wheel trucks |
Rich Art reproduction Ives standard gauge no. 3245R cadet blue 4-4-4 electric locomotive |
Rich Art leaflet, Ives standard gauge no. 1134 locomotive and no. 40 tender |
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