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 Posted - April 18 2010 : 10:16:41 AM
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I've been interested in Playart diecast for some time, and now have acquired an HO bullet train engine. You rarely see any bullet / high speed trains modeled, I like the design of this one. I think they used some Lima and Model Power motors in them. This one is still in the box, nice, although has a cheesy plastic Pantograph. Still, I like it. Wouldn't mind having the entire set, either, money permitting. Just curious if anyone else has any of these.
Jerry
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Posted - April 18 2010 : 11:03:55 AM
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I have only what you have, the engine. I do know they make a "coach" in addition to the engine. At the very least that is. Of all the times I've seen more than one of these for sale it is only one engine and one coach, never any more. Odd.
This does however photograph nice from the front. Looks like a big happy face if you get the angle well.
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Posted - April 18 2010 : 12:25:23 PM
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hi guys lima made a version not sure if they made this but lima pantographs were plastic dummies,check them out,they did a full set ken
lima Japanese bullet set
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Posted - April 18 2010 : 1:07:27 PM
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a real neat train set  I want one too  I do have a Rio Grande orange grain hopper I got from train show for $2  made by Playart too
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Posted - April 18 2010 : 3:48:29 PM
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link removed
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Posted - April 18 2010 : 4:13:02 PM
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I picked up one of those sets last year at the Timonium show.
The whole set is in the Amtrak paint scheme,and runs well but really noisy.
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Posted - April 19 2010 : 6:10:49 PM
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Thanks Ken for linking to my website!
The pantographs of this train are quite prototypical, see this picture of the original train (I took this prior to retirement of the Shinkansen Type 0 in Oct 2008):
Playart made a version of the bullet train for JR (Japan Railways), Santa Fe (Warbonnet) and Amtrak. It´s a copy of the Lima model with the exception of the windows. It was sold by Model Power as well.
Martin
http://mmiwakoh.de/Eigene%20Webs/lima-modellbahn/index.htm
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Posted - April 20 2010 : 01:29:37 AM
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Here's the link back:
http://mmiwakoh.de/Eigene%20Webs/lima-modellbahn/Playart%20en.htm
Martin
http://mmiwakoh.de/Eigene%20Webs/lima-modellbahn/index.htm
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Posted - July 09 2011 : 10:07:52 PM
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Hi, I have the set of 4 carriages that you are discussing in this forum. I am going to sell it if anyone is interested in buying it?
I am located in Melbourne, Australia. But will post at buyers cost. I can email photos if interested etc. I got it brand new as a Christmas present back in the 80's. It is in very good condition even for its age. I don't have the track any more just the 4 carriages. Thanks, Nick
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Posted - July 09 2011 : 10:17:05 PM
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Sorry, I forgot to add it is 'playart'.
My email address is nickwrx@optusnet.com.au
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Posted - July 09 2011 : 10:28:14 PM
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quote:Hi, I have the set of 4 carriages that you are discussing in this forum. I am going to sell it if anyone is interested in buying it?
I am located in Melbourne, Australia. Thanks, Nick
Originally posted by nickwrx - July 09 2011 : 10:07:52 PM
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Long way to travel! LOL. I'm currently watching a Coke version of this Playart set. What set is yours? They made a Coke, a blue and white, and an Amtrak. I actually acquired a full Amtrak set awhile back. Still don't have a complete blue and white set yet.
Jerry
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Posted - July 10 2011 : 12:35:49 AM
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| It's the Blue & White version. Same as in the photos up the top of page...
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Posted - July 17 2011 : 01:26:55 AM
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Hopefully my photos upload here...
I thought I would add these to whoever may be interested in buying the set. Make me an offer and I will get you a price for shipping. Thanks, Nick (nickwrx@optusnet.com.au)
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Posted - September 17 2011 : 4:08:07 PM
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This Might Tick You Off-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-SCALE-AMTRAK-HIGH-SPEED-BULLET-DUMMY-LOCO-/300538755826?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item45f9817af2
He Has Coaches To. In 2 Types.
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Posted - September 17 2011 : 11:58:21 PM
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heh neat Amtrak Bullet Train I'd like to get one
I just picked up for $3 a BN Playart trailer today at RailFest
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Posted - September 18 2011 : 12:00:16 AM
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Trailer? Or Coach?
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Posted - September 18 2011 : 12:48:43 AM
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| semi trailer
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