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Offline alonso231gery  
#401 Posted : 28 November 2007 01:19:20(UTC)
alonso231gery

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While i am waiting for my 3662 to arrive from Germany, i also ordered (my dealer did it for me) the 3349 A-B-A for 149 euros.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline pserup  
#402 Posted : 28 November 2007 15:18:22(UTC)
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Good price Nikos Smile

BTW - seems you are raiding the F7 market as well.. wink
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Offline steventrain  
#403 Posted : 28 November 2007 15:37:56(UTC)
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Very good, alonso231gery.

Dont forget to photo when arrive.
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Offline alonso231gery  
#404 Posted : 28 November 2007 16:08:07(UTC)
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Thank you Steven, when i will get them i will post many images.
Thanks Palle, i guess that makes three of us biggrin.
I am definately "investing" (i do not know if i can use that term for MRR) upon the old items. I believe the 3349 has the "made in Western Germany" insignia.
It is my first ebay venture though...
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline john black  
#405 Posted : 28 November 2007 16:27:14(UTC)
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Clever move, Nikos - congratulations ... SmileSmileSmile
Well, my hunt for WESTERN PACIFIC F7 A-B-B #26600 is over. Will arrive by next month [:p]

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Offline alonso231gery  
#406 Posted : 28 November 2007 16:59:24(UTC)
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[:0][:0][:0]biggrinCool
Well done John, it is my most wanted f7. I believe i am many steps behind you guys on f7 hunting biggrin.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline john black  
#407 Posted : 28 November 2007 17:14:03(UTC)
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No no, Nikos Smile - you'll get all you want. Since you have the right attitude ... Cool
I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators.
AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only.
CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ...
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Offline pserup  
#408 Posted : 28 November 2007 18:57:12(UTC)
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Congrats John - among the very finest [:p][:p][:p]
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Offline foumaro  
#409 Posted : 28 November 2007 19:30:52(UTC)
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From now on the 26600 is a dream only for me?biggrinSmileCool[:p][}:)]confused
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by john black
<br />Clever move, Nikos - congratulations ... SmileSmileSmile
Well, my hunt for WESTERN PACIFIC F7 A-B-B #26600 is over. Will arrive by next month [:p]

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Offline foumaro  
#410 Posted : 28 November 2007 19:34:29(UTC)
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biggrinCool[:p]I love this orange nose.SmileSmile
Offline john black  
#411 Posted : 28 November 2007 23:19:26(UTC)
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Thanks Smile - Palle and Panayoti (now I've got 17 of them ...)

Never before (and never again, presumably) a MRR company made an F7 the way M did til recently.
And no other make even came close to M's sturdy, classic masterpieces of F7s [:p][:p][:p]

I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators.
AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only.
CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ...
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Offline nevw  
#412 Posted : 29 November 2007 02:33:40(UTC)
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COngrats John,
Maybe soon I will look for additions to my lonely Amtrak..

Nev
NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders
and a hose pipe on the aorta
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Offline nevw  
#413 Posted : 29 November 2007 02:34:53(UTC)
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by alonso231gery
<br />While i am waiting for my 3662 to arrive from Germany, i also ordered (my dealer did it for me) the 3349 A-B-A for 149 euros.


Nice one Nikos
NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders
and a hose pipe on the aorta
Junior member of the Banana Club, a reformist and an old Goat with a Bad memory, loafing around
Offline alonso231gery  
#414 Posted : 29 November 2007 21:14:25(UTC)
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Thanks Nev, tomorrow i will try to pick up my 3662.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline john black  
#415 Posted : 29 November 2007 22:10:18(UTC)
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Thanks, Nev Smile

Nikos: Pics - pics - pics ... [:p][:p][:p]
I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators.
AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only.
CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ...
Outlaw Member of BIG JUHAN's OUTSIDER CLUB. With the most members, worldwide

Offline alonso231gery  
#416 Posted : 01 December 2007 04:12:46(UTC)
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Your wish is my command John biggrin, here are the images:
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An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline laalves  
#417 Posted : 01 December 2007 04:22:02(UTC)
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John, alonso, beautiful, beautiful monsters, indeed! Kongratz!
Offline foumaro  
#418 Posted : 01 December 2007 06:28:54(UTC)
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Very nice Nikos.
Offline nevw  
#419 Posted : 01 December 2007 07:04:45(UTC)
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Lovely, says Nev drooling on to his bib with envy.

Nev

PS: Now for a set of Carriages to go with it. biggrin
NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders
and a hose pipe on the aorta
Junior member of the Banana Club, a reformist and an old Goat with a Bad memory, loafing around
Offline john black  
#420 Posted : 01 December 2007 15:14:00(UTC)
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What a beauty, Nikos - big congratulations SmileSmileSmile
BTW, in case you need more Alberto got some excellent scenery pics on her at his homepage [:p]

Thanks, Luis Smile
I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators.
AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only.
CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ...
Outlaw Member of BIG JUHAN's OUTSIDER CLUB. With the most members, worldwide

Offline alonso231gery  
#421 Posted : 01 December 2007 16:35:08(UTC)
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Thanks Luis, now i must decide which of the many available US wagons match with my loco biggrin[}:)].
Nev you must get one too, it is a 1992 model, the loco and the box where intact, but it needs oil and maybe brushes.
John the next f7 is the 3349. I guess i am the only one that will have( i hope) that f7 here.
Thanks Panayioti Smile.
Thank you all for your kind words.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline pserup  
#422 Posted : 01 December 2007 16:59:07(UTC)
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Nikos: Does a 3649 count ? wink
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Offline steventrain  
#423 Posted : 01 December 2007 17:05:05(UTC)
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Very nice!, Nikos.
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy.
Offline alonso231gery  
#424 Posted : 01 December 2007 18:30:38(UTC)
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Of course it does Palle, cause the 3349 that i expect myself, counts as well winkbiggrin.
Thanks Steven Smile.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline nevw  
#425 Posted : 01 December 2007 22:00:00(UTC)
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by alonso231gery
<br />Thanks Luis, now i must decide which of the many available US wagons match with my loco biggrin[}:)].
Nev you must get one too, it is a 1992 model, the loco and the box where intact, but it needs oil and maybe brushes.
John the next f7 is the 3349. I guess i am the only one that will have( i hope) that f7 here.
Thanks Panayioti Smile.
Thank you all for your kind words.

I think another F7 may have to wait until some time into 2008. I believe that I am getting a new steamer for Christmas. (well it is on the CC account)
NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders
and a hose pipe on the aorta
Junior member of the Banana Club, a reformist and an old Goat with a Bad memory, loafing around
Offline pserup  
#426 Posted : 05 December 2007 14:47:08(UTC)
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You are so shrewed Nev wink But I'm sure you'll be suitably 'surprised' at christmas anyway biggrin
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Offline nevw  
#427 Posted : 06 December 2007 00:18:40(UTC)
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Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by pserup
<br />You are so shrewed Nev wink But I'm sure you'll be suitably 'surprised' at christmas anyway biggrin


OH Yes, Very Suprised I shall be. biggrinbiggrin
NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders
and a hose pipe on the aorta
Junior member of the Banana Club, a reformist and an old Goat with a Bad memory, loafing around
Offline PierreGILLARD  
#428 Posted : 09 December 2007 17:16:49(UTC)
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An interesting website with a lot of old pictures !

Pierre.
Offline steventrain  
#429 Posted : 09 December 2007 17:44:22(UTC)
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Very interesting site, Thanks.
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Offline PierreGILLARD  
#430 Posted : 09 December 2007 18:41:55(UTC)
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Further old pictures of Jerry Appelman. wink

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Offline alonso231gery  
#431 Posted : 25 December 2007 01:07:22(UTC)
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I just received the 3349 from ebay, the loco's box was almost destroyed[xx(], the seller put some newspapers[:(!], the item was supposed to be new but. The upper horns were broken or detached [:(!][xx(].
To be honest i really do not care now, since i only wanted the body of that loco an her motors, i plan to upgrade her.
The plastic that houses the loco is crashed but the loco is intact(except of the horns). My first ebay venture was quite traumatic, but always look on the bright side of life, this loco has a bright future Cool.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline nevw  
#432 Posted : 25 December 2007 01:11:35(UTC)
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Nikos,
I am Sorry for you. It is a Dissapointment when something is packed wrong and gets broken.
Report him as the goods were not as advertised. If you paid by PAYPAL you can get a partial refund. or full refund . goods were also damaged due to faulty packing.
Nev
NOt wearing the Pink Pinny, which is hard to see and now I have a white Pinny which also is hard to see against MY pure white Skin Still have 2 new shiny tin Hips that is badly in Need of Repair matching rusting tin shoulders
and a hose pipe on the aorta
Junior member of the Banana Club, a reformist and an old Goat with a Bad memory, loafing around
Offline alonso231gery  
#433 Posted : 25 December 2007 01:25:28(UTC)
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Nev,
I still want the loco, the f7 is now battle proven indestructible.
I believe now that the seller must have more than 1000 transactions so as to be somewhat trusted and a perfect feedback.
I still have not regreted buying that loco, but i was somewhat lucky to get this solid item... Imagine having bought a plastic loco with many details...
Images will be posted after her resurrection.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline Larry  
#434 Posted : 25 December 2007 02:47:42(UTC)
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Alonso - Make certain if the facts were misrepresented that you write a scathing review or ask the person for your money back. If someone sells frequently on eBay you have considerable leverage with your review. Don't be a nice guy about it and look on the brighter side because chances are you got screwed and others will in the future. That is, unless you are truly satisfied.
Offline alonso231gery  
#435 Posted : 25 December 2007 03:16:14(UTC)
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I did not use paypal, Larry i do not try to be a nice guy, just want to have what i planed to have.
Another person would not be satisfied.
I just wanted only the body and the motors.
The horn will be glued.
I also plan to install two upgrade kits to her.
I also did not buy it myself, a friend did it for me and does not want to leave negative feedback, cause he will get a negative feedback himself.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline jonquinn  
#436 Posted : 25 December 2007 04:06:32(UTC)
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I agree with Larry - give an accurate feedback for your transaction, even if negative. Too many sellers get hopping mad ugly and irate if you rightfully give them a negative or evan a nuetral feedback. I you case, Alonse, a negative would be warranted.

I bought a branchline kit for an REA express reefer today. It will fit in with my PRR GG-1 passenger train.
Offline alonso231gery  
#437 Posted : 25 December 2007 04:20:02(UTC)
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Of course he/she deserves a negative feedback, but a friend of mine did the transaction and does not want to start a conflict.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline foumaro  
#438 Posted : 25 December 2007 05:48:49(UTC)
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I do not understand why your friend going to have a negative feedback
from the seller if he gonna pay the set.BTW i bought 8 locos on ebay
and i did not have a problem with them.Maybe a large box like yours
it is more possible to be damaged.I feel sorry for you.
set have
Quote:
[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by alonso231gery
<br />I did not use paypal, Larry i do not try to be a nice guy, just want to have what i planed to have.
Another person would not be satisfied.
I just wanted only the body and the motors.
The horn will be glued.
I also plan to install two upgrade kits to her.
I also did not buy it myself, a friend did it for me and does not want to leave negative feedback, cause he will get a negative feedback himself.

Offline steventrain  
#439 Posted : 25 December 2007 11:27:25(UTC)
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What is the item muber on ebay, please?
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Offline alonso231gery  
#440 Posted : 25 December 2007 17:50:22(UTC)
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Hello Steven, nevermind about it, the loco need a bit glue and will be ok, thanks anyway.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline steventrain  
#441 Posted : 26 December 2007 11:51:19(UTC)
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That's all right, Nikos.
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Offline Larry  
#442 Posted : 26 December 2007 16:12:29(UTC)
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I can understand your plight if your friend does not want to give negative feedback.

My impression of eBay, right or wrong, is that it has grown into a highly evolved market. From my experience the only ones that seem to benefit from eBay are the sellers and highly sophisticated buyers. The sophistication required to be successful on eBay sell side for many items (meaning getting something below market price of good quality) is extraordinary. I'd compare this market with all the tools used to be almost as sophisticated as the futures market or other complex and highly evolved markets. You almost have to be a professional eBay'er to do this right on the buy side.

While I do not own or operate any commercial concern related to the buying and selling of anything, I'd stick to your own local Maerklin dealer or reputable national/international organizations that sells Maerklin. Even there you can get screwed, let along buying on eBay.
Offline alonso231gery  
#443 Posted : 27 December 2007 03:15:46(UTC)
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An update:
I gave my loco to another friend of mine who is an expert at servicing, upgrading etc, the loco is new, the crashed plastic inside could also have happened because of polymerization after long term exposure at sunlight at a vitrine (just a speculation).
The way the horns were detached make me believe that damage did not happen during transpotation.
The loco works fine, it was a traumatic experience after all...
I will buy again from ebay though...
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline alonso231gery  
#444 Posted : 08 January 2008 00:35:23(UTC)
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The person that repairs my locos, told me that after his work, the loco is in excellent condition.
I will post some images.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline intruder  
#445 Posted : 08 January 2008 01:59:00(UTC)
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Looking forward for the photos, Nikos.
Best regards Svein, Norway
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Offline foumaro  
#446 Posted : 08 January 2008 06:08:54(UTC)
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Very good news Nikos.biggrin
Offline alonso231gery  
#447 Posted : 08 January 2008 07:34:53(UTC)
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Thank you Panayioti and Svein Smile.
An outsider.
I'm looking for the owner of that horse. He's tall, blonde, he smokes a cigar, and he's a pig!
Offline Roman  
#448 Posted : 08 January 2008 21:50:08(UTC)
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Since this seems to be a good US proto discussion, I have a question as to the running direction of the 3060/4063/4060 and the 3362. I don't have a picture for illustration but most of you would know this I'm sure. I was placing my triple units on display and it occurred to me to see which way was appropriate for the lead loc. On the various euro locomotives the slider end leads for best contact. The US triple units have the slider mounted near one end of the "B" unit such as the 3362 and 3349. Doing this makes the "B" unit Warbonnet signet lead with the wing instead of the head. The 3060 has to lead on the red Santa Fe set because of the way the hook and couplers are on the three individual pieces and in doing so the "B" unit there too will go with the wing leading the way. I looked at various proto pics and I think that Marklin got the orientation of the "B" units signet wrong. I know the three individual pieces can be attached to each other with the enclosed drawbars and then the orientation could be corrected but that won't work on the 3362 with the slider leading as appropriate. Any comments?
Offline john black  
#449 Posted : 09 January 2008 17:06:05(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Roman
<br />I think that M got the orientation of the AT&SF B-unit signets wrong. Any comments?

Fair right, Roman - but I'm just glad they've made her, at all. Best F7 on the planet CoolCoolCool
My small fleet of A- and B-units counts seventeen, now. Steadily growing ...
I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators.
AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only.
CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ...
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#450 Posted : 09 January 2008 17:29:43(UTC)
john black

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While we are at it - got that brand new catalog, a few days back.
What you see below is M's long line [xx(] of U.S. freight cars in 2008 ...
They don't want my money. Let's go for that classic stuff outa there biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

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I hope no one visits a poor Southener's layout in Brooklyn. Intruders beware of Gators.
AT&SF, D&RGW, T&P, SP, WP, UP, BN, NYC, ARR, epI-III - analog & digital Marklin Classics only.
CU#6021 FX-MOTOROLA DIGITAL SYSTEM. Fast as lightning and no trouble. What else ...
Outlaw Member of BIG JUHAN's OUTSIDER CLUB. With the most members, worldwide

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