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 Posted - February 02 2009 : 4:25:21 PM
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my car of the week a Marklin HO 4572 at&sf "TEXAS CHIEF" tinplate boxcar ken
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Posted - February 02 2009 : 7:16:35 PM
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Cool...Marklin tinplate...my Esso car, a freebie.
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Posted - February 02 2009 : 8:43:28 PM
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Hey guy's,
Cool cars. Here's one I've been hunting for and finally found.
Tom
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Posted - February 03 2009 : 8:28:04 PM
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I was lucky a few weeks ago, I got this with a small lot of random manufacturer cars, this was the only Tyco in the group.
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Posted - February 04 2009 : 9:14:45 PM
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Here's a new arrival that was a bit surprising:
Had seen this one a couple times, wasn't sure of its origin. But now in hand I can clearly tell that it is factory Tyco paint job. But even more impressive, this car uses the rare original 50' boxcar tooling with unfastened wieght and smooth inner chassis - an easy sure date to 1968. The cars build date says as much too, a rare case where it actually has meaning.
Anybody have any 1968 hobby magazines that might explain how this was originally obtained (sold separately, or free bonus w/ order, or something else)?
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Posted - February 05 2009 : 1:36:37 PM
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quote:Cool...Marklin tinplate...my Esso car, a freebie.
Originally posted by shaygetz-February 02 2009: 7:16:35 PM
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Hi Bob! I think this poor car needs axles, or do you use it as a stationary oilbunker?  post picture from the underside to see if some axels will fit!
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Posted - February 05 2009 : 2:29:07 PM
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quote:
Hi Bob! I think this poor car needs axles, or do you use it as a stationary oilbunker? post picture from the underside to see if some axels will fit!
Erich
Originally posted by Erich-February 05 2009: 1:36:37 PM
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Oh, they're there alright, and zinc pest free.
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Posted - February 05 2009 : 2:37:05 PM
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quote:quote:
Hi Bob! I think this poor car needs axles, or do you use it as a stationary oilbunker? post picture from the underside to see if some axels will fit!
Erich
Originally posted by Erich-February 05 2009: 1:36:37 PM
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Oh, they're there alright, and zinc pest free.
Originally posted by shaygetz-February 05 2009: 2:29:07 PM
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Realy! after i took a closer look i could see a bit of them  sorry!
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Posted - February 06 2009 : 2:43:14 PM
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Love the "Esso" Markin tinplare. Smurphuy!
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Posted - February 06 2009 : 2:55:39 PM
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| yeah nich one
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Posted - February 06 2009 : 11:11:35 PM
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| Thanks, guys. It's my beloved's favorite car.
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