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Greetings from the Croatia.
This forum was recommended to me BriansTyco, member of this forum.
I am a lover of HO scale model trains.
My first train set was a "Mehano" (Slovenian manufacturer) Canadian National CN8502 train from 1983. I still have this set.
I like the American model trains so I have a few.
In my country there is no store model trains. I buy model trains exclusively through e-Bay.
I was surprised with the detail and quality of driving on Tyco Mantua models.
"Mehano" is very stingy as regards the detail and quality.
Thank you Brian for your recommendation of this forum.
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Posted - January 25 2011 : 5:25:43 PM
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| hi my name is ken and i welcome you from uk,and hope you will not be afraid to ask questions or post photos we like that ken
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Posted - January 25 2011 : 6:53:30 PM
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Welcome, Sulle, to our humble little train forum  . Wow, interesting to meet people from other parts of the world that Americans rarely get to touch base with. HOpefully you'll enjoy your visits here. I practically LIVE on this forum at night after work.  Welcome aboard, and don't be afraid to post often.
I could start by asking a few questions about your Model train situation. How many model gauges are represented in your country? Ever heard of TT, is that around at all? ( Russia was heavily into that scale, I think ). HO is surely around, how about others like Tinplate Lionel? Just curious as to what's running over there.
Jerry Casper
Virginia, USA ( mid-atlantic region, near Washington, DC )
Operator and collector of HO trains, DC and DCC
also owns various quantities of : Lionel O-27, N gauge, G gauge, TT scale Euro.
" When life throws you bananas...it's easy to slip up"
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Posted - January 25 2011 : 7:11:31 PM
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Hey - My Friend!! Glad to see you on Here - and the crowd roars - You will make many more friends here! I can't wait to see pictures you may post in future - Brian
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Posted - January 25 2011 : 7:24:40 PM
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Hey Sulle. Welcome to the forum! As well as Tyco, I have a number of Mehano engines which I really like. None of them are quite as old as yours though...I'd love to see some pictures
Eric
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Posted - January 25 2011 : 10:16:17 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Sulle. Have fun looking around  . Hope to see some pictures of your trains.
He who dies with the most toys, WINS!!
Kevin
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Posted - January 25 2011 : 11:26:33 PM
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I love the Internet! You meet people from all around the world. I hope you find this site as warm & friendly as I have.
jerry
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Posted - January 25 2011 : 11:48:20 PM
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| welcome, friend Watch for my "Dumpster-Cam"
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Posted - January 26 2011 : 07:42:51 AM
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| I live in the city of Osijek and my models are stored in boxes at my brother in Belisce 30 km from Osijek. Currently in Osijek have two models for repair. I'm waiting for the parts that I bought on e-Bay. Living in own apartment 50m2, which is full, so I do not have space for all models. I put my models in boxes and waiting for better days. This year we start building the house in Belisce so I have a plan to build a basement room just for me and my models. When I went to Belišće I'll take pictures of my models so I'll put them on the forum.
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Posted - January 27 2011 : 08:06:27 AM
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Welcome Sulle.
Have fun!
Do you have an interest in diesel or steam locomotives?
Alco Fan
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Posted - January 27 2011 : 4:28:36 PM
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| Hi Sulle. Glad you're here. Hope you enjoy it. It's good to have more people from all over the world. Thanks for checking us out.
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Posted - January 27 2011 : 5:06:39 PM
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Welcome Sulle. I as a child was fasinated with trains. Now as a old man it is still the same. Enjoy the hobby.
frank
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Posted - January 27 2011 : 7:18:03 PM
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Hi Sulle. Welcome to the Forum. Hope you will enjoy our little corner of the Internet... Carl
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(Too Much Is Never Enough )
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Posted - February 02 2011 : 01:49:54 AM
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Greetings from Croatian
Here at last we passed the crowd. I celebrated the birthday of my daughter. 3 days I had a flat full of people and children. Last night I managed to take pictures of my models that we are in Osijek.
Currently at home I have these models. These models are being repaired.
I'm waiting for new parts (ordered)
Mehano Canadian National CN8502 (year 1983.)
installation of new railing
waiting for lubrication and cleaning
new wheels with gears, motor housing has broken
I have to replace the rubbers
Athearn Rivarossi Engine Santa Fe 350 (year 2005.)
good condition but i must replace Kadee Metal Couplers & Gear Boxes
I have to replace the rubbers
waiting for lubrication and cleaning
Mehano 8407 CP Rail (year 2002.)
waiting for lubrication and cleaning
I have to replace the rubbers
Tyco Mantua Alco C430 Diesel Santa Fe (year 2009.)
I have two identical models. One is new and this is in very poor condition.
waiting for new parts (ordered)
I have to replace the rubbers, bulbs and cleaning wheels
waiting for lubrication and cleaning
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Posted - February 03 2011 : 07:11:51 AM
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WOW Sulle! What you call poor condition, would be like MINT in my view. That Santa Fe looks too be in very good condition, appearance wise that is. This will be a fine piece after your repairs are finished. Nice looking group engines
He who dies with the most toys, WINS!!
Kevin
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Posted - February 03 2011 : 07:52:07 AM
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quote:Greetings from Croatian
... I managed to take pictures of my models that we are in Osijek.
Currently at home I have these models. These models are being repaired.
I'm waiting for new parts (ordered)
Originally posted by Sulle - February 02 2011 : 01:49:54 AM
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Other than age-related maintenance items and upgrades ( to knuckle couplers from loop-and-hook? ), Sulle, you appear to have a nice collection of engines that are in good shape otherwise. I think most of us American and Canadian collectors and operators would be proud to have those in our own train sheds. And any other worldwide members as well, not to leave them out.  Very nice indeed.
Jerry , east coast, USA ( near Washington, DC )
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 Posted - February 03 2011 : 6:21:39 PM
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Hi Sulle,
Welcome aboard. Looks like you have fit right in! Thanks for sharing your pictures with us.
Mike
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Posted - February 03 2011 : 9:48:35 PM
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Howdy from Texas over there in Croatia! Welcome aboard!
~ Dave
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Posted - February 04 2011 : 05:36:56 AM
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quote:Welcome Sulle.
Have fun!
Do you have an interest in diesel or steam locomotives?
Originally posted by Alco Fan - January 27 2011 : 08:06:27 AM
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Thank you
I am interested in the steam and diesel locomotives. But in my country the steam locomotives are more expensive than diesel locomotives. Because, I am more oriented to diesel locomotives, but I like the steam locomotive.
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Posted - February 04 2011 : 06:35:44 AM
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quote:
I am interested in the steam and diesel locomotives. But , I am more oriented to diesel locomotives,
Originally posted by Sulle - February 04 2011 : 05:36:56 AM
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Got any specific diesel engines on your future Wish List to acquire ? By that, I mean a specific engine type and road name, not just randomly acquired or collected.
Jerry
" When life throws you bananas...it's easy to slip up"
Edited by - AMC_Gremlin_GT on February 04 2011 06:36:47 AM
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Posted - February 04 2011 : 09:05:49 AM
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quote:quote:
I am interested in the steam and diesel locomotives. But , I am more oriented to diesel locomotives,
Originally posted by Sulle - February 04 2011 : 05:36:56 AM
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Got any specific diesel engines on your future Wish List to acquire ? By that, I mean a specific engine type and road name, not just randomly acquired or collected.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â February 04 2011Â :Â 06:35:44 AM
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Thus it looked like somewhere in the middle of 1960 years when the legendary Gutman narrow-gauge railroad still smokes between Osijek and Belisce. Steam locomotive were called "Ciro" Gutmann Gabor 33 restored locomotive with the 19th century, which belongs to oldest locomotive that can be seen on Croatian territory. It is a very rare model steam locomotives.
I've lived in Belisce 25 years. Today I live in the city of Osijek 30 km away from Belišće.
I am currently in the procurement of data and drafting of this model. I'd like to make it from thin sheets brass .
My greatest wish is to have this model steam locomotive in HO scale. This is very difficult to perform but not impossible.
This is Gutmann Gabor 33 called 'Ciro' :-)
My other wishes of steam locomotives is:
Pico Baureihe 41, DB Deutsche Bahn
Northern, 4-8-4
JZ(exSHS)05,06 i30. JZ30014
4-8-8-4 Big Boy Union pacific
4-6-6-4, Challenger Union Pacific
Beautiful steam models, but very very expensive for me. Maybe someday.
and my last wish is:
Model Of Diesel Loco, Class 661 Of Ex Yugoslav Railways (JZ) In H0 Scale
There is model of most famous Ex Yugoslav diesel-electric locomotive.
Model is plastic with metal details.
4 of 6 axles powered via drive shift from center placed motor.
Very rare and very expensive diesel loco. I wish to have one :-)
"Karavela" JZ661-149
Sulle
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 9:00:20 PM
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| Sullie - Hello my friend -Hope to hear from you soon - Nice pictures above - Have sent you a pm -Brian
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 9:29:30 PM
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Sulle,
WECOME ABOARD! I'm glad to see other countries represented here, and to that, like AMERICAN railroading.......
I am the "Yellowstone" HA, Names John, and like alot here have a all time favorite locomotive, which happens to be the Baltimore And Ohio 2-8-8-4, "EM-1" Yellowstone.
How about yourself, for a favorite locomotive?
~John
Many have tried to, and failed, ya just can't repair stupid...
Do NOT try to Idiot-Proof anything!!!! God, will simply create a better......IDIOT!
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Posted - April 13 2012 : 02:49:14 AM
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Hello there, great that the interest really extends a very long place with a lot of people coming from all "corners" of the globe and various walks of life.
Though when you come to think of it, it actually is not hard to gain interest over the models that you could get and see as they truly are great.
Just one of the best things about being able to collect and run through them when you have the time.
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