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Offline MarklinFan  
#1 Posted : 11 August 2008 03:07:31(UTC)
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I have a WIAD No. 306 Besandungsanlage in the original box that came with a Marklin train set purchased from an individual.

On one side is stamped, "MADE IN WESTERN GERMANY". The box indicates it is for HO Gauge trains.

It is a plastic structure that appears to be in new condition and has the original instructions.

I cannot find it in my dictionary, and the online translation programs are no help. Would someone be kind enough to tell me what it is? A light? A signal tower?

http://home.earthlink.net/~talismanrlh/WIAD01.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~talismanrlh/WIAD02.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~talismanrlh/WIAD03.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~talismanrlh/WIAD04.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~talismanrlh/WIAD05.jpg

Might it have some collector value, or is it just for a layout?

Thanks.
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Offline Hoffmann  
#2 Posted : 11 August 2008 03:30:53(UTC)
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Hoffmann

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Hi MarklinFan,

It is a Sanding Tower ( it supplies Sand to the Locomotives ).

As for Value I have no clue.

I think Wiad also made a portal crane with a remote contolled Bucket.

Martin
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Offline steventrain  
#3 Posted : 11 August 2008 19:28:30(UTC)
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steventrain

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I think Wiad production stopping about 1975.

The Wiad make Electric operating Crane, Etc.
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 DaleSchultz  
#4 Posted : 11 August 2008 23:07:48(UTC)
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DaleSchultz

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sanding tower is correct.
Faller makes one too - my Faller kit can be seen at http://layout.mixmox.com/1/Faller_120146
Dale
Intellibox + own software, K-Track
My current layout: https://cabin-layout.mixmox.com
Arrival and Departure signs: https://remotesign.mixmox.com
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Offline MarklinFan  
#5 Posted : 24 August 2008 22:53:47(UTC)
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Thanks so much for your kind help!

I have listed the Sanding Tower on eBay at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/e...em&item=160275888537

Kindest regards for your responses.
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