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Offline kimballthurlow  
#1 Posted : 26 September 2009 07:26:36(UTC)
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kimballthurlow

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Steve mentioned this in another topic, and I was quite taken with his words.
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:I still love running my O gauge trains: The more toy like, the better -- with no need to count rivets, use a scale ruler, or worry about prototype realism -- it's all about having fun. Not only that, but the older I get and the more my eyes begin to strain with the smaller scale stuff, the more I appreciate the simplicity of the robustly-built O gauge items. Not only that, they're easier to work on in terms of maintenance and trouble-shooting. (I should stop right here... got a feeling this might be a topic for another trhread!)

I also take great pleasure in things from a by-gone era. I do enjoy my Märklin HO digital sound layout, and the realistic track plans.
But the simplicity of the O gauge has its own appeal.

I did not pay much for this R900 clockwork. As a result I am not frightened to have a go at refurbishment, with a touch up body spray, and new wheels. 2 pictures.

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Kimball
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge.
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Offline Eurobahnfan  
#2 Posted : 26 September 2009 08:04:06(UTC)
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Eurobahnfan

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Hi Kimball,

It looks as though you're on your way to a great restoration project. There's just something about breathing new life into a tired toy from years past. Last year, I repaired the streamliner my father receieved for Christmas in 1938. I don't know who enjoyed seeing it run around the Christmas tree again... him, me, or my daughter. The oldest piece in my collection is a Lionel 254 electric, built in 1927, and she still handles the load with ease.

Can't wait to see how your project turns out. Best,

Steve
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Offline skeptic49  
#3 Posted : 26 September 2009 15:39:12(UTC)
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0 gauge is my smallest gauge!Smile Most of my trains are U.S. Standard gauge or 2" gauge.

My eyesight has never been great, and I really like being able to see what I'm collecting and running.

Tinplate in whatever gauge has a unique charm all its own. The R900 has that classic tinplate look to it and I'm sure it will look great when its finished. Good luck with the restoration.
Jim in Philadelphia

See my online magazine - Tinplate Times at http://www.tinplatetimes.com
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Offline john black  
#4 Posted : 30 September 2009 17:23:46(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by kimballthurlow
<br />I also take great pleasure in things from a by-gone era

So true, Kimball ... Smile[:p][^]
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