JULY 4th, 2008 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY USA!!! ...the Land of the Free and the home of the Brave... These words are quoted from Francis Scott Key's "The Star Spangled Banner", a song that should be well known to each and every American, regardless of age. The following video is a 1942 Movietone Newsreel as shown in many theatres during WW II and features 'The Star Spangled Banner' as sung by Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians Orchestra with actual WWII film views...when Americans were again fighting for their Freedom. Click on arrow to play. July 4th is a day of patriotic celebration with parades, family gatherings and backyard picnics..as celebrated by Americans for almost 232 years...in the Spirit of Freedom and usually climaxed by a night-time fireworks display. But the celebration of July 4th is also a day to remember that FREEDOM is not FREE. It is the combination of hard work, determination and sacrifice by all America's citizens to allow us this Freedom every day. To America's fighting men and women, veterans and today's soldiers..we need to support and thank them for everything they do. And as each day passes, more of America's Greatest Generation answer their 'final call' to duty. In recognition of America's willingness to Fight for our Freedom, another song has become symbolic of America, her citizens and her soldiers. The following video is a moving rendition of THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC with film footage excerpts of America's Military in World War II. Click on arrow to play. On July 4th, above our farm home in Bloomsbury, NJ will be flying the American Flag received from our friend and toy train buddy, US NAVY Seabee...Lance Pruknal. This Flag flew over an American Military Base in Iraq during the recent Gulf War and we are honored to fly it again here over American soil on America's birthday. At the suggestion of one of RMT's customers, any Celebration of July 4th would not be complete without a stirring rendition of "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL"...and I agree. Enjoy! Click on arrow to play. And not to be forgotten, but as a fitting finale to this July 4th Tribute, is the very well known "GOD BLESS AMERICA" as sung by Kate Smith with music by Irving Berlin and his orchestra. Click on arrow to play. From all of us at RMT...have a safe and happy 4th of July!!! God Bless America. Walter M. Matuch President and CEO Ready Made Trains, LLC This Special 4th of July home page will be available through 11:59PM on Sunday, July 6th, 2008 to enable viewing by our customers and to share with others the Celebration of AMERICA, our Home, sweet Home. ******************************************* UPDATED July 2,2008 10:19PM ET Please check any section with UPDATE on left column for all new info on any item(s) UPDATED in that section. CHRISTMAS and HALLOWEEN PEEP® Passenger Set and NEW BUDDY® RDC artwork now posted. NEW 2-BAY COAL HOPPER ROADNAMES FOR 2008-2009 now posted..pre-order to guarantee availability CON-ED - PSE&G - NYO&W - USMC - USAF - USCG - PRR - NYO&W cabooses shipping!!! BEEPeople® are IN-STOCK but inventory going fast! Click here for O GAUGE WATCH PODCAST interview with Walter M. Matuch, President, READY MADE TRAINS, LLC Welcome to the Ready Made Toys® ON-LINE Store...affordable and durable O/0-27 Gauge 3-Rail Electric Toy Trains. Check out our latest offerings by clicking on the categories at the left and then click again on each image for a larger picture and ordering information. Please visit often as our catalog expands with additional railroad names and new items added frequently. Order on-line using Visa, MasterCard or Discover, call our customer service/order line or mail to: Ready Made Trains, LLC PO Box 173 Bloomsbury NJ 08804 USA Customer Service Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm ET CLOSED Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays CLOSED Friday, July 4th, 2008 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY-USA!!! Phone: 908-479-1279 Fax: 908-479-1269 E-mail: wmatuch@readymadetoys.com Products shown on this web site may differ from final production. All products subject to change in pricing and availability without notice. All product color photos, product artworks and product descriptive text are copyrighted to READY MADE TRAINS, LLC and may not be copied or used otherwise without specific written permission. The words 'RMT®','READY MADE TOYS®', 'BEEP®', 'BUDDY®', 'BEEF®', 'PEEP®','BEEPeople®' and 'BANG®' as used to describe products listed herein, are trademarks of READY MADE TRAINS, LLC.