Bucksco
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 | | 10/09/2008 12:58 PM |
| | Same rail. | | | |
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Cougar Rock Rail
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| | 10/09/2008 1:11 PM |
| Thanks Jack. You know life would be much simpler if you guys would all just kiss and make up!  +  +  +  = happy consumers!  Keith | | | |
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Fritz
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| | 10/09/2008 1:48 PM |
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Hi,
Some of the Code 250 rail profile makers offer their products with different sleepers. E.g. Sunset Valley:
Of course Metre gauge track 1/22th looks diifferent then standard gauge 1/29th or 3 feet narrow gauge 1/ 20th.
So its a good idea for the curtain rail profile makers all over this world to team up and offer various seizes and scales of ties for their rails as well.
Still I am amazed, that Piko uses the same profile as LGB. I wonder, if the Thiel, Aristo, AMS, USA-Trains, Train-45 etc profiles are compatible as well.
People over here which measured the Piko profiles, said it differs by a fraction of a Millimeter. Maybe they use different rails for export.
Have Fun
Fritz / Juergen
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Bucksco
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| | 10/09/2008 2:49 PM |
| Posted By Cougar Rock Rail on 10/09/2008 1:11 PM Thanks Jack. You know life would be much simpler if you guys would all just kiss and make up! + + + = happy consumers! Keith
I'm just a "Grunt" but as far as I'm concerned the divorce is final. Would you kiss your "ex"?
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krs
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| | 10/09/2008 4:00 PM |
| Posted By Bucksco on 10/09/2008 2:49 PM Would you kiss your "ex"? Probably not, but Märklin and LGBoA were never married.
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Fritz
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| | 10/09/2008 4:11 PM |
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as far as I'm concerned the divorce is final. Would you kiss your "ex"?
There is no "Ex " to kiss. It disappeared in thin air. Looks they are dancing with whoever happens to be around. Poor Gigoloes...
Have Fun
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Cougar Rock Rail
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| | 10/09/2008 4:35 PM |
| Ha ha ha!!
Yes Fritz, they have to be careful having so many dance partners...when the "Belle of the Ball" comes along she might think there is no room for her and just pass them by...  Keith | | | |
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Bucksco
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| | 10/09/2008 5:47 PM |
| Posted By Fritz on 10/09/2008 4:11 PM as far as I'm concerned the divorce is final. Would you kiss your "ex"?
There is no "Ex " to kiss. It disappeared in thin air. Looks they are dancing with whoever happens to be around. Poor Gigoloes...
Have Fun
Fritz / Juergen Far too cryptic for me. I'll just keep moving on.......
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Ltotis
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| | 10/11/2008 6:21 PM |
| Hmm, Might not have been married but they did have a relationship as brief as it was. LAO | | | |
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stanman
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| | 10/11/2008 9:28 PM |
| It's the "kids" that always get hurt.
In this case the "kids" are those of us with LGB equipment who might like to expand their fleet - or some day need parts or repairs for the stuff we already own. | |
Stan Silverman
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Spule 4
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| | 10/11/2008 9:57 PM |
| Posted By stanman on 10/11/2008 9:28 PM It's the "kids" that always get hurt.
In this case the "kids" are those of us with LGB equipment who might like to expand their fleet - or some day need parts or repairs for the stuff we already own. Amen. Here is to hope that something works out or a third party comes in to fill this void.....
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Madman
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| | 10/11/2008 9:57 PM |
| Thank you Stan. Yes, after the investment we have made, what now? | |
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Bucksco
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| | 10/12/2008 6:42 AM |
| PIKO PIKO PIKO PIKO PIKO PIKO-
Isn't that what this thread is about? | | | |
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krs
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| | 10/12/2008 6:57 AM |
| Sorry, but could you explain how PIKO, PIKO, PIKO, PIKO is going to help address the points Stan raised, ie .................those of us with
LGB equipment who might like to expand their fleet - or some day need
parts or repairs for the stuff we already own. The Quality of the Piko product is not the same as LGB, neither is the scale in most cases, you can certainly not get any parts from Piko to replace LGB parts - I could use a dozen ladders for the LGB 4040 tankers right now - and even the track system which was discussed in this thread just recently is more incompatible than compatible in everything thats bigger than R1. Knut
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Bucksco
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| | 10/12/2008 9:00 AM |
| Knut,
Perhaps you can explain to me how a thread about PIKO's new starter sets has anything to do with LGB? I take exception to your statement that PIKO products are inferior . Do you own any PIKO? I've "played" with both and there isn't a whole lot of difference.
As far as the PIKO track system is concerned it is the same rail size and it is the same width and height which means it can be used with LGB. It is a comprehensive "program" which means it has been designed to do more with less pieces- not designed to "mimic" the LGB system. It is a more intelligent design. All of the engineering has been done before a single piece was produced instead of being designed as things went along. I understand your frustration but your venting in the wronge direction. Your problem is in Europe- not here. The U.S. distributor of PIKO has absolutely no affiliation with Marklin or LGB of America. It is a new company with no ties or responsibility for LGB products. I'm sure at some point Marklin and the owner of the LGB of America name and distribution rights will work out that situation but it has absolutely nothing to do with PIKO , PIKO's U.S. distributor or me! | | | |
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vsmith
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| | 10/12/2008 9:07 AM |
| ...as the song says "Breaking up is hard to do"  | |
 Kitbashing, welcome to the Dark Side | |
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Bucksco
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| | 10/12/2008 9:13 AM |
| | Since PIKO's distributor is a new company there really is no "breaking up" involved. | | | |
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blueregal
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| | 10/12/2008 9:17 AM |
| | I guess you might say LGB stands for LONG GONE BROKE!! You'll just have to make do with what you have, and enjoy it, or find what's left on Evil Bay as it becomes available!! | | | |
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vsmith
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| | 10/12/2008 9:23 AM |
| | I was speaking about psychologicaly and emotionally effects on long term Red Box buyers, having to let go of something they were so sure was going fine, and as a result being unsure of any possible future new relationships. | |
Kitbashing, welcome to the Dark Side | |
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Spule 4
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| | 10/12/2008 6:51 PM |
| Two quick questions, if you still have the prototypes around.....
Height from top of rail to top of cab roof in CM/inches?
Height of cab door from floor to top in CM/inches?
Would prefer this from the BR80, but if it is not here, I bet the US loco will be close.
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