Inside the April issue of Collectors Gazette, we bring you: NEWS - The latest news from the world of collecting. WHAT WAS THE YEAR? - Alwyn Brice looks back on a specific year and asks "what's the year?" THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE - Mark Nolan looks into the history behind the HST and APT. RAILWAY MODELLING - John Tailby tells the story of how he created a 00 gauge layout using the now obsolete Tri-ang products. IT FIGURES - Gijs Noordam takes us for a trip down Corgi memory lane. WHAT'S IN YOUR LOFT? - Libby Parfitt remembers a 1980s childhood favourite, which is still going strong. 10-MINUTE TOY EXPERT - All you need to know about the big names in collecting. FROM THE SAME CASTING - David Boxall looks at the many variations of tractors. AUSTIN J40 PEDAL CARS - Ann Evans goes out and about to visit an icon of the post-War era. MODEL & MANUFACTURER - David Boxall looks at model vehicles produced by different manufacturers during the 1950s and 1960s. EBUYS - Our guide to what's been selling well on eBay this month. PRICE GUIDE - Find out what your toys could be worth in our auction round- up. TOY STORIES - Ed Karswell travels back to a time before the internet... OBSOLETE OZ - What gems has Oz uncovered this month on his travels? EVENT GUIDE - Plan your diary for the month ahead. AUCTIONEER LISTING -Sale rooms from across the country, all in one place!