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Posted - April 14 2010 : 4:50:55 PM
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i have had these items for a number of years and just noticed 2 things,date of manufacture as a set 8/96 0n the freight car side,and matchbox cars were also known for their i to 75 series hence 175 on side of loco ken
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Posted - April 14 2010 : 5:07:36 PM
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I'll bet these trains came out when Tyco once OWNED Matchbox course 1-75 yeah but someone at the factory made #s 76 77 & 78 oops! Yes even have 2 sets of these mistakes
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Posted - April 14 2010 : 5:33:37 PM
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Hey Guys,
That train set would look great with with my vintage Macthbox collection LOL! The best of both worlds.
Mike
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Posted - April 14 2010 : 5:37:14 PM
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take a last look this unboxed set,its going back home to a member in usa, ken
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Posted - April 14 2010 : 7:50:43 PM
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very nice,like the old cars on there too.
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Posted - April 15 2010 : 07:34:56 AM
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what i really want but cannot find in a size i can read is the advert below ken
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