 Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,878 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square
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A woman in Thailand showed many onlookers at an international banana day, the different ways you can use bananas, in cooking, milk shakes, sweets etc. etc.
One man was knocked unconscious getting to close to the action.
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 Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi all, Still counting banana's.  B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi John, Never under estimate a banana split.  B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi all,
Been a busy banana on e-bay.4509
Just bagged another two vans.
B1.
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Joined: 20/10/2006(UTC)
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Location: , Denmark
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Hello B1. May I join the bananaclub with this Märklin car.  |
Philip.
Let's keep it simple.
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 Joined: 08/11/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,528 Location: Mullerup, 4200 Slagelse
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If you can dream it, you can do it! I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In case this is not legally possible: I grant anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.  |
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Joined: 27/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 11,071 Location: Murrumba Downs QLD
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Phillip, that is an unusual one. Great.
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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 |
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Joined: 27/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 11,071 Location: Murrumba Downs QLD
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Ian,
The banana bunch is growing well, Using plenty of Fertilizer???
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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 |
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Joined: 29/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 959 Location: Mount Barker, South Australia
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Philip, that is definitely a collectors item. You are now a fully pledged member of the bunch  B2 |
Dusan V
'I find your lack of faith (in Märklin) disturbing' |
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Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,878 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square
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Hi all, This is a guide to feeling fruity. Head Researcher Ian Stephen-Houston of the University of St. Andrews found dark fruit and vegetables cause an increase in yellow skin tone, that's sexier than a suntan. High levels of antioxidant carotenoid produces the best looking skin. Carotenoids are responsible for the red colouring in fruit and vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes. Nothing has been mentioned about bananas. I think the whole affair is a banana compote plot with a bunch of members willi nilli participating. John |
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Joined: 30/11/2010(UTC)
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Modified for Model RR Fans: Is that a Banana Wagon on your layout, or are you just happy to see me?   Questions: If you have a refrigerator wagon next to your Banana Wagon, do you call that consist a Refrigerated Banana?? If you have a transformer freight car next to your Banana Wagon, does that mean you have an Electrified Banana in your consist? Who's Banana is the largest? (I think we already have a winner in this catagory)
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Joined: 21/01/2006(UTC)
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Location: Singapore
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Hold on, I haven't shown mine   Biller Banana Wagon on the way!  Is mine the biggest? |
M-track - Era III-IV with 6021, Billerbahn. |
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Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,878 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square
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Originally Posted by: tank_brd  Hold on, I haven't shown mine Biller Banana Wagon on the way! Is mine the biggest? You've got a long way to go John |
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Philip, Welcome to the banana bunch club. That is a great looking van, any chance of the number on the box......thanks.  B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Originally Posted by: GG1 Fan Modified for Model RR Fans: Is that a Banana Wagon on your layout, or are you just happy to see me? Questions: If you have a refrigerator wagon next to your Banana Wagon, do you call that consist a Refrigerated Banana?? If you have a transformer freight car next to your Banana Wagon, does that mean you have an Electrified Banana in your consist? Who's Banana is the largest? (I think we already have a winner in this catagory) Hi Paul, Those are very good questions. B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Kay C Tan, Great looking bunch of banana vans, I really like the banana guards van.  I believe John has a couple of vans like that, and the rumor is that his IS bigger. B1.
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Joined: 20/10/2006(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Ian555 Hi Philip, Welcome to the banana bunch club. That is a great looking van, any chance of the number on the box......thanks. B1. And the answer is 4672 |
Philip.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Philip, Thanks very much. Ian.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi all, Just goes to show, you're never to old to start a new affair. Bought my first 4414 last night. B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi all, How's this for good e-bay service. Bought 4414 banana wagon on Sunday night, it arrived today at 13.00hrs Postage costs....£2.50. Photo's soon. B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi all,
Got 2 more 4509's delivered this morning.
Still waiting on another 2 in the post.(Germany.)
Will do a bunched up photo when they all arrive.
B1
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 Joined: 27/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,218 Location: Middle of the US
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Ian: Same here, just won an auction on Ebay and another banana wagon is on the way.  That will bring my fleet to three. And Ian you are right, I love the price, less than $14 US. Now I simply need to make a Banana factory for the wagons. I will post pics once it arrives. I am also bidding on a few other items so who knows this could be a good week for my Railroad. Chris
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Joined: 30/11/2010(UTC)
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Location: Stamford, CT USA
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My application for 'Membership' I call this consist creation: Kuhl-Banana-ElectrifiedBecause, everyone needs a cool electrifid banana every once in a while.  How much did that Banana cost back in 1980 at FAO Schwarts NYC???  
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Paul, Great looking banana van. Fool membership. B1.
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Joined: 29/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 959 Location: Mount Barker, South Australia
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Latest acquisition. Picked it Friday. Was originally a kit, but unfortunately it must have been much loved as the decals are just about gone.  Somehow the banana train lost this one at the brewery And here's the original box  Well I've lost count, so all I'll say is that I have a couple of bunches More to follow, with a real special one.  |
Dusan V
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Dusan,
I just missed out on one of those kits, unbuilt and in it's original box.
Maybe next time.
B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi all, Just bought Banana van 48759....first one I've got. B1.
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Joined: 30/11/2010(UTC)
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Location: Stamford, CT USA
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Just when I thought I had a cool picture....
MMR goes and gives us: Kit-Catenary-Banana-Beer-and-Lace&skin
(Background here is critical)
"You truly are the Sith Lord of all Bananas!"
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Joined: 29/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 959 Location: Mount Barker, South Australia
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Dusan V
'I find your lack of faith (in Märklin) disturbing' |
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Joined: 27/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,218 Location: Middle of the US
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New Banana wagon arrived the other day. I know have it side by side with the original one I purchased. I thought at first it was the same car but after closer examination it is different. Notice the roof color. Also various plastic parts on the wagon are crisper but all of the numbers seem to be the same. I also noticed that one of the decals is on just slightly crooked so I am wondering if at some point this was one of the Kit cars I see mentioned in this thread. In any event a very nice car to add to my fleet of three total banana wagons.  Chris
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Joined: 29/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 959 Location: Mount Barker, South Australia
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Chris, this could be a stupid question, but do both wagons have figure decals or is one spray painted on. Reason I ask is that the very early plastic models had the figure spray painted (as shown in picture) on, decals didn't come until well later, late 60's or early 70's I think.  I think this style came out in the early 50's. |
Dusan V
'I find your lack of faith (in Märklin) disturbing' |
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Joined: 27/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,218 Location: Middle of the US
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The figure on both are clearly painted on. When I was referring to a decal I was talking about the large black square on the lower left side of the wagon. In one instance it looks like it is slightly not aligned perfectly straight and has the look of a decal that wasn't placed on correctly. Now I could be wrong and it could be that is was painted and it just wasn't done perfectly square.
Chris
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Chris, Great looking banana van. B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Joined: 27/11/2009(UTC) Posts: 1,218 Location: Middle of the US
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Very nice Ian. Looks great. I was bidding on one very similar a little while back on Ebay. Chris
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 Joined: 16/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 5,382 Location: Akershus, Norway
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I havn't gone all bananas yet, so I have only one two Primex 4544  and the Chiquita container car 4672 edit: added 4672Edited by user 25 January 2011 21:12:12(UTC)
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Best regards Svein, Norway
grumpy old sod
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Svein,
Great looking van...fool membership in the post.
B1.
That's another one for me to look out for. (Primex 4544)
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 Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,704 Location: United Kingdom
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Originally Posted by: MMRCSA Latest acquisition. Picked it Friday. And here's the original box I have one same but unmake kit in box.  |
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: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,704 Location: United Kingdom
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Originally Posted by: MMRCSA And here's the original box Also nice balls at back. |
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: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,704 Location: United Kingdom
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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: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Stephen,
You must put me out my misery, was that the "Buy it now" kit from 3 weeks ago.
It sure looks good.
B1.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,296 Location: Scotland
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Hi Svein, That 4672 is a great looking van, commands a very good price on e-bay. Maybe a photo to keep me going till I can peel one for myself. B1.
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,704 Location: United Kingdom
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You may note the different banana man, There is with or without hair under hat.  |
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: 20/10/2006(UTC)
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Collecting banana wagons can manifest infection, because when I saw this stand Monday in the display case at my local model train pusher. Yes I was sold and so was also the wagon - sold to me.   Both sides. |
Philip.
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Joined: 30/11/2010(UTC)
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Philip,
May I say, that is a very cool looking Van. The sombrero hat makes it look like a halo. Background is a nice touch too.
I nominate this one as: Saint Banana
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,704 Location: United Kingdom
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Very nice and hard to find it, Philip. |
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Joined: 16/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 5,382 Location: Akershus, Norway
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Originally Posted by: Ian555 Hi Svein, That 4672 is a great looking van, commands a very good price on e-bay. Maybe a photo to keep me going till I can peel one for myself. B1. See Philip's nice photo in post #106, Ian. I havn't made a photo yet. |
Best regards Svein, Norway
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