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Offline biotechee  
#1 Posted : 06 December 2006 14:16:12(UTC)
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Location: Doylestown, PA
Here it is- my ST800. The restoration has many flaws, but I don't care too much. I am just extremely happy that my grandfather decided to pass it on to me. It will stay in my family and hopefully one day I will pass it on to my grandchild.

A few details: it was originally the red/cream version, but I liked blue. I realize this sank its value, but with zero intention of selling it, why not make it what I thought it should be? The thing is a tank- it went through many tough days with me as a youngster. Let's just say I didn't appreciate what it was when I was 8! All lights work, runs as strong as ever, and is louder than a 767... I love it! Don't know if the catenary works... he never had cat and I have none at this point. It will not be converted to digital. As soon as I can, it will make its way into a display case that I will build from 50+ yr old mahogony (also from my grandparents).

Enjoy!

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Offline pat  
#2 Posted : 06 December 2006 14:26:30(UTC)
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Joined: 06/01/2004(UTC)
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Location: The Central Coast
very nice,will look great in the case
worse things happen at sea
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Offline kml  
#3 Posted : 06 December 2006 16:00:33(UTC)
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Great looking lok !!!!!!!!
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Offline steventrain  
#4 Posted : 06 December 2006 17:38:30(UTC)
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Ver nice,thanks for sharing picture.
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.
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Offline RayF  
#5 Posted : 06 December 2006 17:41:02(UTC)
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RayF

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Location: Gibraltar, Europe
Very nice!

I agree, it looks better in blue.Smile

Ray
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Small C track layout, control by MS2, 100+ trains but run 4-5 at a time.
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Offline intruder  
#6 Posted : 06 December 2006 20:01:11(UTC)
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intruder

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Joined: 16/08/2006(UTC)
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Location: Akershus, Norway
Very nice, Jim

I look forward to see your box made of 50+ yr old mahogony.
Best regards Svein, Norway
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Offline 5HorizonsRR  
#7 Posted : 06 December 2006 21:09:11(UTC)
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Looks Great! Once you retore them value really doesn't matter so you might as well paint it the color you want!
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Offline Oscar  
#8 Posted : 07 December 2006 12:29:38(UTC)
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<font face="Verdana]It's really nice to read how attached you are to it. Don't ever sell it! It's a proud piece of Märklin history and I wish I could afford one.</font id="Verdana]
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