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Lionel's No. 97 Coal Elevator - Postwar Vs. 1999 Reissue

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Lionel's No. 97 Coal Elevator - Postwar Vs. 1999 Reissue
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 20, 2004 2:20 PM
I'm trying to determine if I should purchase a postwar or reissue of Lionel's Coal Elevator and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts. I want the item for a layout and to use it.

I like to play with my toys.
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Posted by nitroboy on Saturday, March 20, 2004 4:05 PM
The reissue is ALOT quieter. But thats about it. The rest is pretty much the same. I would buy one of the new ones for the layout.

Dave
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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 20, 2004 6:01 PM
Thanks Dave!

Mike
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 21, 2004 5:25 AM
I have a new one and it operates just fine. It looks good on any traditional train layout. I have a Prewar section of my layout so I have my #97 coal loader near my #840 Powerhouse, #92 floodlight, #270 bridge, #127 station, #437 signal tower and #78 block signal. It fits in nicely
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