Joined: 04/12/2006(UTC)
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Location: Doylestown, PA
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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!  Edited by moderator 11 January 2011 23:08:57(UTC)
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Joined: 06/01/2004(UTC)
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Location: The Central Coast
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very nice,will look great in the case |
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Great looking lok !!!!!!!!
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 Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,689 Location: United Kingdom
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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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 Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 15,870 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Very nice! I agree, it looks better in blue.  Ray |
Ray
Mostly Marklin.Selection of different eras and European railways
Small C track layout, control by MS2, 100+ trains but run 4-5 at a time.
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 Joined: 16/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 5,382 Location: Akershus, Norway
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Very nice, Jim
I look forward to see your box made of 50+ yr old mahogony. |
Best regards Svein, Norway
grumpy old sod
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 Joined: 05/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 2,976 Location: CA, USA
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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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<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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