Abstract: A placard display device suitable for tabletop or floor mounted displays is presented. The placard display device having one or more placard display elements is composed of a base, with one or more retaining structures for condiments, a vertical bar, and one or more placard retainers attached to the vertical bar. The placard retainers are manufactured of a material that is attractive to magnetic materials, and placards that are used with the display device are manufactured of magnetic materials. The placards may be printed with any advertising, informational, or other message the owner would like to present to patrons. Placards are placed in contact with the placard retainers and held in position through magnetic force attraction. The placards may be attached and removed multiple times with no loss of function.

Abstract: The hoisting mechanism known as the Engine Jack is an apparatus that may be positioned between the rails of a section of model train track such that it provides support for a model train engine while maintaining electrical contact with the rails. The Engine Jack enables model train engines to operate while standing still, yet providing the illusion that the model train engine is on the track. This allows the model train engine to be either serviced or put on display while the model train engine is running.

Abstract: The hoisting mechanism known as the Engine Jack is an apparatus that may be positioned between the rails of a section of model train track such that it provides support for a model train engine while maintaining electrical contact with the rails. The Engine Jack enables model train engines to operate while standing still, yet providing the illusion that the model train engine is on the track. This allows the model train engine to be either serviced or put on display while the model train engine is running.