Is it the photo or are they the wrong colour too? It seems to me that the track ballast colour is too grey; almost like the Primex version.

IMO waste of time to convert M track like this, go C track instead. That being said, if part of one's hobby is to like doing this, then by all means go for it. Use of time and money does not have to make sense when it comes to hobbies.

From my experience trying to sell track, good luck in finding a buyer!

I know because I have a large supply of new Peco code 75 track for sale and even trying to give it away at half what I paid for I have no takers!


Michel

There was a person (Bill) in greater Christchurch area that changed all his M-track to this. He had a massive layout above his garage. Bill died about 12+ years ago. Over many years Bill converted his track - things did run really well over it : ). The layout was sold to a 2nd hand train shop (that owner has since died) and I guess this is where this stuff come from.

I'm always amazed at what people think their Marklin will obtain price wise. I feel the hobbyists talks up the value to their family over a long period, when they die and the family tries to sell, a readjustment of its value occurs. Normally, the family doesn't believe you at first. I've lost count the number of times people bring in their 'rare' 3000 expecting hundreds...only to be told, that there are 3+ million of these in existence - there is 6 of them on the shelf over there for about $30 each.

So often we get people looking at new product with sound decoders, finer detailing and lots of features etc...and since it looks similar to what the have they believe they can get the same price for a common, well used, kid beaten 35+ year old locomotive.

: )

The turntable looks to be original still, and in generally good condition, as is the engine shed. These things have value, but the Loco's are quite modern, the Digital is very early, except the MS.

Honestly, there 'might' be $500-worth in that lot, possibly a little more with a tail-wind but no way would you get to $1000 let alone nearly $4k as asked.

Who's going to be first to give the seller some "honest feedback"??

and that would have been when you once thought you were wrong but were actually right ?


Regards,

Philip