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Joined: 16/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 151 Location: The Netherlands
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1. NS Koploper [img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/de-koploper-komt/image[/img] 2. NS Koploper "Olympia" (Special Edition) [img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/-1/image[/img] 3. NS Koploper "Goal!" (37421.1) (Special Edition) [img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/goal/image[/img] See for more information: http://www.marklinstore-amsterdam.nl/ under "Nieuws" or http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/goal/. Steamer01 Edited by user 03 March 2010 11:25:01(UTC)
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Joined: 14/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 15,871 Location: Gibraltar, Europe
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Nice colourful variations! |
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: 30/09/2005(UTC) Posts: 904 Location: bologna, BO
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An OT question: I love this train, but what does "koploper" mean?
This model has a plastic body, I believe. But also the chassis could be plastic, isn't is?
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Joined: 16/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 151 Location: The Netherlands
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KoploperInfoal_pignolo wrote:An OT question: I love this train, but what does "koploper" mean?
WIKIPEDIA:The Koploper (ICM) (Intercitymaterieel) is a 3- or 4-car multiple unit that when coupled with another one, allows passengers to walk through (the name Koploper being a play on words – literally "head walker", but in actual use meaning "front runner"). The Dutch Railway Company decided to close the heads permanently on 31 October 2005 because the mechanism broke down too often. NS "Koplopers": Steamer01 Edited by user 08 January 2010 23:59:56(UTC)
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Joined: 16/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 151 Location: The Netherlands
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märklinElectric Rail Car Train.H0 - Article-No. 37421 Gauge: H0 Era: V Prototype: Dutch State Railways (NS) four-part electric rail car train. Class ELD4, "Koploper" as Intercity powered rail car train ICM-4 in the current paint and lettering. 1 type mBDk end car, 2nd class, 1 type mB intermediate car, 2nd class, 1 type A intermediate car, 1st class, 1 type sBFk end car, 2nd class. Model: The train is the four-part version. The powered end car has a die-cast frame. The train has an mfx decoder. The train has a 5-pole can motor with a skewed armature and a flywheel, and a sound effects generator. The engineer's cabs in both end cars have interior details. 2 axles in one truck powered. Traction tires. The train has power pickup in the end car at the front of the train; the power pickup changes with the direction of the train. The train has special close couplers with a guide mechanism. The train has factory-installed interior lighting. Prototypical light yellow LEDs are used for the headlights. Warm white LEDs are used for the interior lighting. The interior details vary with the type of car. The headlights, dual red marker lights, and the interior lighting can be controlled digitally. The construction of the running gear and the bodies is detailed. There is a representation of the "Scharffenberg" coupler with a cover on the end cars. A rigid drawbar coupling is included for multiple unit operation. The end cars come from the factory with closed crossover doors. A plug-in part included with the train makes it possible to represent swinging doors with a diaphragm pushed to the side on one end car. Total train length 114.8 cm / 45-3/16". Highlights: • Factory-installed interior lighting. The "Koploper" In the mid-Seventies, the Dutch State Railways needed new material to modernize its express passenger service. Trains with flexible utilization are required in this densely populated country in order to manage service in the urban areas. As a result, from 1977 to 1994, a total of 144 powered rail cars, the "Koploper" family, were placed into service. These powered rail cars could be quickly and easily separated and coupled at stops. It also became important that passengers be able to change from one unit to the other, when the train was in motion. The engineer's cabs were thus quickly raised up one level and these powered rail cars were equipped with crossovers at the ends. This feature gives the "Koplopers" a brawny, unusual look. The "Koplopers" were built by the firms Talbot, CEM Oerlikon, and Holec, and were designated by the Dutch State Railways as the classes 4000 and 4200, which differed from one another in their motors. A short while ago the "Koplopers" underwent modernization and were equipped with air conditioning and facilities for handicapped people. These powered rail cars can reach 160 km/h / 100 mph and are run in the classic NS paint scheme, but they have also been used as advertising surfaces such as for the Olympic Games in 2008 in Beijing. The "Koplopers" are certainly a successful development in rail vehicle technology and with their unusual looks they are clearly leaving their stamp on passenger service in the Netherlands. This model can be found in a DC version in the Trix H0 assortment under item no. 22355. Edited by user 09 January 2010 00:00:19(UTC)
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Joined: 15/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,464 Location: St. Michael, Barbados
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Just love that it is in Barbados colours too    . Jeremy. |
Jeremy.
1). If at first you don't succeed, bungee jumping mightn't be for you. 2). The early bird may get the worm, but it's the second rat that gets the cheese. |
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Joined: 23/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,497 Location: Denmark
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: Originally posted by Jeremy Palmer<br />Just love that it is in Barbados colours too    . Very good, but for at least the Scandinavians Sweden comes to mind.   |
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Joined: 20/02/2005(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: Originally posted by Jeremy Palmer<br />Just love that it is in Barbados colours too    . Jeremy. Secretly ordered one in Amsterdam ???? |
You are never too late to become a Märklin fan. |
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,705 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: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,935 Location: Auckland,
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I'm curious as to how many Dutch modellers will sign up for this, because we still have not seen the Olympic Koploper[:(]
We are beginning to wonder which comes first the Koploper, or the next Olympics?[:o)]
Certainly I would not want to order yet another when Marklin still fails to deliver the previous one. [xx(]
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Joined: 16/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 151 Location: The Netherlands
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KoploperInfoNEW (l) & OLD (r) NS Koploper WIKIPEDIA:A scheduled modernisation of around 7 million euro will see the ICM fleet updated. The renovated ICM trains will provide 13% more seats, have a new interior, a bathroom accessible by wheelchairs, airconditioning, digital screens with travel information as well as upgrades to the engine and connection systems. The head doors will most likely be welded shut. KoploperInfoNS Koploper "Olympia" Steamer01 Edited by user 09 January 2010 00:00:57(UTC)
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Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,935 Location: Auckland,
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Perhaps what they mean by "goal" is they actually aim to produce this one? Is this a good theory?
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Joined: 16/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 151 Location: The Netherlands
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mvd71 wrote:Perhaps what they mean by "goal" is they actually aim to produce this one? Is this a good theory?
 This is the Football-Koploper for "FIFA World Cup in Italy (1990)". NS Koploper "FIFA 1990": Steamer01 Edited by user 09 January 2010 00:01:58(UTC)
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Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,935 Location: Auckland,
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I was of course, referring to the model, not the prototype.
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Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,705 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: 15/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,464 Location: St. Michael, Barbados
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: Originally posted by Zora la rousse<br /> Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: Originally posted by Jeremy Palmer<br />Just love that it is in Barbados colours too    . Jeremy. Secretly ordered one in Amsterdam ???? Like all ladies, you seem to know alot    . Trying to!! Now if M would only make one celebrating that wonderful sport of FIERLJEPPEN. That is an event that should be in the Olympics. Jeremy. Jeremy. |
Jeremy.
1). If at first you don't succeed, bungee jumping mightn't be for you. 2). The early bird may get the worm, but it's the second rat that gets the cheese. |
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You are never too late to become a Märklin fan. |
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Joined: 10/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 3,443
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Hi Guys, Yesterday Friday 4th december 2009 my wife and i travelled by train from Rotterdam to Groningen,and back on the same day,to see my father who is in hospital in Groningen. On this line,the Koploper traintype is used as standard equipment all the way. Both in the morning as well as in the evening,we were lucky enough to travel in the upgraded refurbished units,first class compartments have red leather seats and white walls. Must say the ride in the 1st class was very comfortable and smooth,the seats are perfect and there is a lot of room for long legs,it almost feels like you are in the Business Class of a plane. On the way back to Rotterdam,NS coupled at least three 4-unit trains together,one of which was the Olympic version in white/orange/blue. I can not tell for sure how many units were coupled,we were a bit in a hurry to catch this train,also the front units were having destination Rotterdam,the back units were having destination The Hague,to be uncoupled in Utrecht. The train was very crowed,with even in 1st class people having to sit on the floor near the entry doors. It happens to be that Groningen is an university city,a lot of students travel home on Friday nights to bring their dirty laundry to mum! All in all a very enjoyable day in the Koploper type,i might as well purchase the Marklin Olympic Koploper when it comes out,someday.... Saterday next we will travel again to Groningen,again in koplopers,i suppose. Currently NS have a special discount deal till end December 2009: Herfsttoer (Autumntrip),two persons can travel all day over the entire network in FIRST CLASS coaches for only Euro 39.50 !!!!! Only restriction on weekdays is that you cannot travel that way prior to 0900 hrs AM,this restriction is not applicable in weekends,i reckon this must be the deal of the year,great offer! My father (75) is slowly recovering from a stomach bleeding,outcome just a bit uncertain.
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Joined: 16/09/2009(UTC) Posts: 151 Location: The Netherlands
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Joined: 10/12/2009(UTC) Posts: 575 Location: The Netherlands
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NEW :4. Schiphol Airport. New NS Koploper (37421.2) (Special Edition) Special Edition under control of Märklin Netherlands. € 399,95 [img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/schiphol-als-koploper/image[/img] See for more information: http://www.marklinstore-amsterdam.nl/ under "Nieuws". RMW Edited by user 09 January 2010 00:04:07(UTC)
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Joined: 13/11/2008(UTC) Posts: 381 Location: Richmond, Virginia
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I love the look of this train. It is definitely on my wish list. Thanks for all the prototype pictures!
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Joined: 10/12/2009(UTC) Posts: 575 Location: The Netherlands
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by atilla <br />It is definitely on my wish list.
The normal Koploper, the Koploper Olympia (NL), the Football-Koploper (NL), or the Schiphol-Koploper (NL)??? RMW Edited by user 08 January 2010 18:10:54(UTC)
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Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,935 Location: Auckland,
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: quote:Originally posted by atilla
It is definitely on my wish list.
The normal Koploper, the Koploper Olympia (NL), the Football-Koploper (NL), or the Schiphol-Koploper (NL)
RMW I don't want to seam negative, and I think its really great that we see some more activity from Marklin in the dutch market, but when are they going to deliver the Olympic Koploper? Does anyone know why the long delay? Cheers.... Mike.
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Joined: 10/12/2009(UTC) Posts: 575 Location: The Netherlands
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Quote:quote:Originally posted by mvd71
I don't want to seam negative, and I think its really great that we see some more activity from Marklin in the dutch market, but when are they going to deliver the Olympic Koploper? Does anyone know why the long delay?
MÄRKLIN NETHERLANDS ( http://www.marklin.biz/nieuws/s...pere-kwaliteitscontrole/): [size=7]Scherpere kwaliteitscontrole Verscherping van de tussentijdse kwaliteitscontrole tijdens alle productieprocessen kan tot gevolg hebben dat de levering van bepaalde producten wordt vertraagd - zoals de "Koploper" in "Olympia"-design die nu begin 2010 geleverd gaat worden.Märklin NL says that there is a better qualitycontrol by Märklin. The Koploper Olympia comes at the beginning of 2010. RMW Edited by user 08 January 2010 18:10:25(UTC)
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Joined: 15/01/2003(UTC) Posts: 707 Location: Texas, USA
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That is a diplomatic way of saying: "We can not get the complicated printing right".  "But to keep you happy and buying in the Holiday season, we (Marklin NL) will issue some other Koplopers, with much easier to print color variations". [^] |
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Joined: 10/12/2009(UTC) Posts: 575 Location: The Netherlands
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: Originally posted by Jeremy Palmer<br />Just love that it is in Barbados colours too    . Jeremy. My dealer, Märklinstore Amsterdam, said that there was a person from Barbados, who saw the Koploper on a forum and ordered one. Is that you Jeremy? RMW Edited by user 08 January 2010 18:09:48(UTC)
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Joined: 27/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 11,071 Location: Murrumba Downs QLD
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: Originally posted by RMW<br /> Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: Originally posted by Jeremy Palmer<br />Just love that it is in Barbados colours too    . Jeremy. My dealer, Märklinstore Amsterdam, said that there was a person from Barbados, who saw the Koploper on a forum and ordered one. Is that you Jeremy?  RMW It should not be as J promised NOT to buy any more new items. But maybe he sneaked it in before the deadline. NN |
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: 20/02/2005(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Wageningen, The Netherlands
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I learnt fron another Forum that the "koploper" 37421.X modell is being made by a subcontracter in China named "Sanda Kan".
Sanda Kan has been producing for Lionel and Hornby in the past as well.
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Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,935 Location: Auckland,
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:I learnt fron another Forum that the "koploper" 37421.X modell is being made by a subcontracter in China named "Sanda Kan" That's not very pleasing to hear.[:(]
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Joined: 27/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 11,071 Location: Murrumba Downs QLD
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote: Originally posted by mvd71<br /> Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:I learnt fron another Forum that the "koploper" 37421.X modell is being made by a subcontracter in China named "Sanda Kan" That's not very pleasing to hear.[:(] Sanda Kan is the biggest Model Train Subcontractor/Manufacturer in China and approx 15 months ago were purchased by Kader Manufacturing Trust who own: Bachmann, Williams, Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish, Liliput and Bachmann China brands and manufactures products for them at its facility in China’s Guandong province. Sanda Kan, also based in Hong Kong, manufactures model trains and accessories at several facilities in mainland China and has made items for Athearn, Atlas, Hornby, Life-Like, Lionel, Marklin, and Walthers, among others. NN |
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: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,935 Location: Auckland,
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Yes, but I'm one of those perculiar people who likes the idea that Marklin is made in Germany. And funnily enough, I also like to think that they are made by Germans[:0]
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Joined: 27/08/2005(UTC) Posts: 11,071 Location: Murrumba Downs QLD
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by mvd71 <br />Yes, but I'm one of those perculiar people who likes the idea that Marklin is made in Germany. And funnily enough, I also like to think that they are made by Germans[:0]
You will never know. Maybe the new Production Manager/ADVISOR (LH) may know but he will never tell. Remember it was not too long ago that he claimed that nothing from Maerklin was made in China |
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: 20/02/2005(UTC) Posts: 1,729 Location: Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Must say I was rather puzzled by this news as well.
One of the reasons that I except the higher prices of Marklin and others, is the believe that the goods are being produced in a country where people are paid a normal salary and are working in decent working conditions.
On the other side, why does this modell has to cost € 399.95 euro's when it is produced in the same factory which produces cheap Bachman products??
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Joined: 30/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,894 Location: Keene, NH
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My new 36743 Belgium steamer arrived last week. On it is a sticker that says "Made in China". Cleary some production is happening in China. On the other hand, my 36601 BLS lok was "Made in Hungary". |
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Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,935 Location: Auckland,
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Wasn't there a rummor circulating a few weeks back that Herr Pluta was trying to bring production back to germany to help correct some quality issues?
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Joined: 10/12/2009(UTC) Posts: 575 Location: The Netherlands
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THE NEW KOPLOPER OLYMPIA (M. 37422) IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!   See Märklinstore Amsterdam under "Nieuws" and "Producten". RMW Edited by user 09 January 2010 00:06:11(UTC)
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Joined: 29/08/2003(UTC) Posts: 1,915 Location: Netherlands
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My dealer also got some Olympia koplopers. It is a very nice model.
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Joined: 10/12/2009(UTC) Posts: 575 Location: The Netherlands
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New pictures NS Koploper Olympia:[img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/het-eerste-goud-is-binnen/image[/img] >>> NOW AVAILABLE IN HOLLAND RMW |
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Joined: 11/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 700 Location: Cheshire, UK
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RMW wrote:>>> NOW AVAILABLE IN HOLLAND RMW ... and I have mine in England! It's an excellent high-quality product, with superb printing and graphics. Well worth the long wait! Nigel |
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I saw this on YouTube:See this (NS Koploper): And one of the Märklin NS Koploper Olympia: RMW Edited by user 12 January 2010 20:10:25(UTC)
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Nigel Packer wrote:RMW wrote:>>> NOW AVAILABLE IN HOLLAND RMW ... and I have mine in England! It's an excellent high-quality product, with superb printing and graphics. Well worth the long wait! Nigel Congratulations with your new märklin NS Koploper Olympia. RMW |
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Joined: 30/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 1,894 Location: Keene, NH
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I was in Amsterdam last weekend and saw one of these (Olympic) in the Marklin shop there. Wonderful paint job...well worth the wait for anyone wanting one of these! |
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Joined: 10/12/2009(UTC) Posts: 575 Location: The Netherlands
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mmervine wrote:I was in Amsterdam last weekend and saw one of these (Olympic) in the Marklin shop there. Wonderful paint job...well worth the wait for anyone wanting one of these! Hi Mark, Sorry OT, but it is a Märklin STORE  . A "shop" (or shop-in-shop) is something else. Yes, the Koploper Olympia is very nice  . RMW |
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Nigel Packer wrote:RMW wrote:>>> NOW AVAILABLE IN HOLLAND RMW ... and I have mine in England! It's an excellent high-quality product, with superb printing and graphics. Well worth the long wait! Nigel Also in USof A. Nigel and I bought our sets together at the Marklin store in Utrecht. Dave Pryor |
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mrmarklin wrote:Nigel Packer wrote:... and I have mine in England! It's an excellent high-quality product, with superb printing and graphics. Well worth the long wait!
Nigel Also in USof A. Nigel and I bought our sets together at the Marklin store in Utrecht. Dave Pryor Congratulations! Enjoy your Koploper Olympia  . RMW |
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RMW wrote:NS Koploper [img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/de-koploper-komt/image[/img] 2. NS Koploper "Olympia" (Special Edition) [img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/-1/image[/img] 3. Goal! New NS Koploper (37421.1) (Special Edition) Special Edition under control of Märklin Netherlands. € 399,95[img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/goal/image[/img] 4. Schiphol Airport. New NS Koploper (37421.2) (Special Edition) Special Edition under control of Märklin Netherlands. € 399,95 [img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/schiphol-als-koploper/image[/img] NEW NS KOPLOPER "PRINSES ALEXIA EXPRESS" :Special Edition under control of Märklin Netherlands. € 399,95[img]http://www.marklin.nl/nieuws/koploper-met-kroontje/image[/img]  See for more information: Märklin NL. RMW |
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