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Posted by Postwar Paul on Sunday, April 21, 2019 10:51 AM

My research has come up with '39 production. She only has a number plate on the left side.

 Paul

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Posted by Postwar Paul on Sunday, April 21, 2019 10:48 AM

Teledoc,

 can you tell me anything about this 1688 ?

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Posted by Postwar Paul on Sunday, April 21, 2019 9:33 AM

It sounds like I've hit a nerve with this thread !

Laughwe all must be suffering from the same affliction...

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Posted by teledoc on Sunday, April 21, 2019 8:39 AM

I’m in a different position, with Prewar multiples.  I have 18 “Torpedo” 1688’s.  The major reason is they are all different castings, from 1936-1942.  No two are alike in the external castings, plus there were three distinct motors used during their production.  An article reprint on the forum, in Timeless Classics, ran an article about the first issued 1688E, that had forward facing cab windows, unlike the rest of production.  While searching to locate this elusive version, I noticed way more variations, than most people knew existed.  I have every variation made.  There has to be something wrong with my thinking. LOL.

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Sunday, April 21, 2019 8:37 AM

Nothing wrong with doubling-up Paul, if it's something you like.

After all, they ain't makin' any more of 'em.

And Happy Easter everyone!

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, April 20, 2019 11:42 PM

Happy easter to you too, Yes it is very normal. 

Life's hard, even harder if your stupid  John Wayne

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Posted by Postwar Paul on Saturday, April 20, 2019 11:05 PM

Thank you, guys !

 I guess I'm in great company, and I will consider this affirmation that this behavior is normal !

I just realized how many times I've bought the same engine twice, I guess I enjoyed it so much the first time !

Happy Easter !

Paul

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, April 20, 2019 9:28 PM

Good evening all,

Well, I do have two 384E, one is a Lionel Classic and the other is a MTH.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, April 20, 2019 8:59 PM

No I wouldn't do anything like that. Let's see I have 

five 224E's 

three 2359

Three 262's

two 259's

three 736's

three 675's 

Three PA-1 NYC 

Three PB-1 NYC 

Should I go on? lol

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Posted by Postwar Paul on Saturday, April 20, 2019 7:57 PM

She is very free rolling, but will need all the usual servicing:

 

 cleaning, brushes, tender pick up wires, etc...

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Posted by Postwar Paul on Saturday, April 20, 2019 7:53 PM

She is really clean cosmetically, with just one missing marker lamp

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Posted by Postwar Paul on Saturday, April 20, 2019 7:49 PM

When I like something, I tend to buy it twice.

 

 

 So, I have 2 Lionel turbines, 2 Lionel 2025's, and today I bought a second 2035

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Terrible two's
Posted by Postwar Paul on Saturday, April 20, 2019 7:46 PM

 I don't know if anyone else does this :

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