Another information leak from Märklin management...
Today, the final decision was made on the 2009 Insider model

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I know, my friend ... But it adds to the thrill [xx(]

What about the old style M current conducting couplers. Until now I have borrowed two horses from the local farm and attached each to one end of the coaches to be uncoupled. Setting them off at a gallop the coaches eventually do uncouple.

David

Kangaroos on wheels !!!

Whatever comes next

And one seems to have taken a leak! Do kangaroos drink beer

There are two -- precisely -- and they're non-functional.

I saw one old narrow-gauge steam loco on display in the harbour of Reykjavik. I will post a photo when I'm back home.

In the weekend it was a short holiday, with my wife.

Now it's work, but we finished rather early today.
We will not finish this early (11 AM local time) the rest of the week.

Coolness, Damon [:p] - Svein, we do envy you ...

[:I] Sorry, I missed this topic while posting a photo here https://www.marklin-users.net/fo...ault.aspx?g=posts&t=7357

Have a great trip!

Hi Svein,

The loc. really has a "friendly" look with its big eyes (windows) and black nose.
Thanks for sharing.

Enjoy your trip.

I waited until you posted your picture...

https://www.marklin-users.net/fo...ault.aspx?g=posts&t=5277

I haven't seen that topic before.

Thanks, Damon

At last, the IEC Cream Stick!

IEC Announcement
We have Uncoupling Success.

The IEC met this morning and after a long and exhausting Discussion/Debate it was decided the this new Uncoupling Device should be revealed to the Wider Community.

The statement by Intruder "have to send it all the way to Australa for Upgrading" was addressed by the IEC and it was confirmed that upgrading can be done in the privacy of your own home/Train Room etc. The IEC will not mandate upgrading Methods.
Chairman Palle of the IEC announced that "We should not impose the method of Upgrading this uncoupling Device on Users. That is their Private Choice".

This means that you wil not have to go to the expense of hiring Canoe Paddlers to send the Uncoupler Device away for Upgrading
Also there is no Setup or configuration to be carried out prior to use as an Uncoupler except to upgrade the Uncoupler to a new State/condition.

As announced Previously the Device is Ambi-dextrious this means that the one model will be suitable for both Left and Right Hand Uncoupling. THere is no need for a decoder or Power supply so the new Upcoupling device is suitable for all types of layouts and eras.

The uncoupler while originally constructed of a substance that may , by some, not to be environmentally friendly is however recyclable. It also cames in a Variety
of colours so you may colour co-ordinate your uncoupler to your rolling Stock.

The uncoupling device may be used in its new state, thus protecting you valuable collection of Rolling Stock, as shown on the left of the Next Photo.
In its original state, As delivered, it may be used for:
Uncoupling, (Protecting Valuable Equipment from Unslightly scratches,
Oiling,
removing excess oil
removing excess ear wax.



THe Uncoupler on the Right is shown after being Upgraded (In your own Train room). THe Lower end is shown with the protective covering removed after it becane too dirty or tattered to be used in uncoupling.

By removing the protective covering the object is again suitable for uncoupling. Normally you would do this to both ends of the new UNcoupler. However one of the Members of the IEC showed how one could make a Tree by spreading the protective material.

Next Photo:
IEC members discussing the new Uncoupler. (One member missing as he was taking Photos:



Full makeup of the IEC:
Back Row: Bob Hunt, Adrian (xxup), Me (Nevw)
Front Row: International member Palle (pserup), Rowan , Kimball.



After this exhausting Discussion the Committee retired for a well Earned Lunch. (as seen cooking on the Bar-B-Q)
After lunch Palle continued on his way to North Queensland.

Nev

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Well done guys. Nice to see you all looking well and fit and enjoying life.

Now to business. As the canny Scot I regret i am unable to sell the uncoupler in Europe on your behalf. I have however arranged for another guy to do so and he will be pleased to send you the A$10,000 each. My fee for finding him is £10,000 and on recept of this I will forward his name to you.

Monument Valley has been mentioned in this thread and as all are aware John Black and myself are retiring there and I understand that John has already put down a deposit on our behalf. We will therefore have the sole rights to the uncouplers in this area. Geronimo and one of my clan members guard the area and have been told to watch for illegal uncoupler running.

You guys are lucky you can meet and enjoy Marklin and beer etc...maybe I should move to OZ.

David

On behalf of the FD THanks Guys,
It was a Pleasure and look forward to the Next one.
I am sure Palle enjoyed his brief stay with us.
Nev and the FD (Rita)

Great!!! This must be a recordbreaking meeting, highest number of forum members being together!

Per.

Per,
Never thought of that, it was just a good morning/afternoon.
We have had a gathering of 4 at the recent Brisbane MRR Show.

Nev

Was the now well established Marklin Outsider's secret obligatory ritual, of the ceremoneouts consumtion of icecream and the consequent birthing of a hand uncouplers, required whenever three or more members congregate, observed?

Yes, Bart, the "formal marklin-users.net meeting" DOES require the wearing of a tie.

However, all except one member had some testing done with his tie, and a yet secret uncoupler, that uses part of the ............

Unfortunately, during this testing, the tie was ruined, and was no longer wearable. Only one tie survived.

regards
Kimball

Hang on! Who ate the ice cream??? [:0][:0]

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Per.

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" My fee for finding him is £10,000 and on recept of this I will forward his name to you. "

David

A canny Scot indeed!


"Good heavens, what a discussion about almost nothing."

Puerellum ,as Ned Kelly said,

"Such is life."

Svein,
I will order one tie and one tie clip.
Nev