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Another old time train station - Marklin this time

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Another old time train station - Marklin this time
Posted by pbjwilson on Friday, June 3, 2005 10:13 PM
A few weeks ago I noted a Bing train station from the 1910 era. Here's a Marklin in outstanding condition, including old candle wax from the candles used to illuminate it! I marvel at these relics - their age, construction, history - Check it out - and if your bank account permits make a bid!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=485&item=5979810487&rd=1
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 4, 2005 3:53 AM
By the time the bidding gets done on that station. I 'd probably have to take out a sizable mortgage to buy it! [:O] It's a beautiful piece of lithography though. I'll look forward to seeing the final bid. Thank's for sharing it.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 4, 2005 12:31 PM
Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous! What I wouldn't do have one of those! As I've said before, nobody made better stations than the prewar German manufacturers. It wil be interesting to see what it goes for. There's 9 days left now, so the bidding will definitely increase a lot in that time.
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Posted by pbjwilson on Monday, June 13, 2005 6:54 PM
Oh boy! An hour and some to go and the price is way up there. Ought to be interesting where this ends up.
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Posted by csxt30 on Monday, June 13, 2005 7:52 PM
Half an hour to go & at over 4,100 , wow! That seller has a couple other Lionel Bldgs. up for bid also. Thanks, John
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 3:57 PM
$4161.00! Not bad!
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Posted by daan on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 4:53 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Sask_Tinplater

$4161.00! Not bad!

Yep, not bad, the seller did a good job.. It's a really early one though. I guess it's around 1900, since Märklin used electric lights as soon as they started to build electric trains.. This one is from the age of lifesteam and clockwork trains and is lit by candles.. And it has american text on it, which is very rare!
Daan. I'm Dutch, but only by country...

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