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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Suggestions? GR Collectibles
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Anonymous
on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 11:26 AM
I have been asked to purchase a gift for our executive. All we know is that he is interested in g-gauge as he wants to build outside. He grew up in Chicago and we would like to give him something wonderful. Any recommendations on brand and engine to consider?
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:36 PM
I would suggest an LGB item #23872 Union Pacific Mikado steam locomotive, with sound for $948.89, which you could purchase from St. Aubin, a dealer which I have found to be reliable.
Here is the website:
http://www.lgbpola.com/lgb/lgb_locomotives.htm
I believe this item would be appreciated by your executive.
Yours truly,
Bill C.
South Jersey
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:44 PM
Alternatively,If he does'nt like it,you could send it to me [:D][:D][:D]
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vsmith
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December 2001
From: Smoggy L.A.
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Posted by
vsmith
on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 3:12 PM
How about this...
Bachmann's Eureka & Palisades 4-4-0 with the prettiest paint job I haveseen yet on a LS locomotive. about $350 retail so not too bad pricewise and its one hell of an attention getter!
If its too much $ let us know what you were thinking and we can narrow the suggections down a bit.[8D]
Have fun with your trains
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Sunday, October 3, 2004 3:06 AM
I would recommend an LGB Starter set, it would cost a lot less than a Mikado and be more useful. I am not enamoured with Mikados, they seem to give more trouble when running because of there size and configuration and unless you have a mighty layout, you would not hav anywhere to run it. You woud also be amazed at how much guts they havent got. I will back my big DR Mallet against one any day.
I started with an LGB starter set I have added a few more carriages and a post office and it is a really good little fun train. I am considering getting a motorised tender to go with it increasing its power and providing much better sound.
Rgds Ian.
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Tom The Brat
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August 2004
From: North of Chicago
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Posted by
Tom The Brat
on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 8:07 AM
Perhaps a building from Smith Pond Junction?
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