NEW // JEP_Trains_Toys Yahoo Group // NEW

[lionelsuperotrack]

Perhaps this new group will not be for everyone but for some reason I have acquired an interest in French made Trains & Toys. What originally caught my attention was the JEP creation of a "Super O" similar track called Rails Plastique which actually predates the introduction of "Super O". It is pictured on the new site. Take a look and if you have a little adventure in your sole come on aboard! We will learn together.

JEP_Trains_Toys Yahoo Group
( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/JEP_Trains_Toys/ )

With our group is Daniel Chausseray, a Frenchman, with significant JEP knowledge.

Very best, Mike Spanier
TCA 85-21856

[daan]

Interesting site. But one thing wonders me, they tell that JEP stopped in 1965 due to the beginning of h0 to come up, but as far as I know only the tin-toy's where stopped then. JEP changed to Jouef (Jouets France?) and they made trains for a much longer time. They even where the first with a multi train operation by use of a Samota-like control.
The postwar models of JEP are also pretty ones, I have a few JEP's myself, and a postwar Bobo electric locomotive is also with it. Also the first manufacturer using 5 pole anchors in their motors, giving much smoother rides and lower starting speeds.
They also have some setbacks; the wheels lack strength, they are made from a rather weak casting without rims, so they can be damaged pertty quick and the gears are not beared in any way. They simply fitted the (nylon) gears onto cast-in axles on the motorframe and also these wear out quickly when not sufficienty lubricated. They have metal trucks, cast-iron (zamac) shells and are pretty heavy, like the postwar Lionels.

[lionelsuperotrack]

Daan - With your interest in JEP take a look at the site. You might find this 2 day old site of interest!

Very best, Mike

[lionelsuperotrack]

Daan - With your interest in JEP take a look at the site. You might find this 2 day old site of interest!

Very best, Mike