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Christmas is coming...
#1

Hi everyone,

Would love to put a Porsche train set underneath the Christmas tree this year, does anyone know of any that are out there or where I could shop besides eBay?



Any unique Porsche toys anyone has seen for sale?



Thanks and Happy Holidays,

Steve
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#2

Marklin is a German manufacturer of high quality HO model trains modeled after European prototypes. They have in recent years produced some very limited run locomotives and cars that are Porsche related. The most recent is a model of a DB freight locomotive. This locomotive is AC digital with full sound. It is now only available on Ebay and will cost something in the neighborhood of $500 plus shipping. There are some car sets available for this locomotive that are automotive carriers loaded with HO scale Porsches, similar to the 1/87 scale models that Porsche sells through the catalog. These cars go for about $200 for a set of two. You will need track, transformer, and digital controller. So all together your looking at an expensive outlay, say $800 to $1,000.



I belong to a group known as European Train Enthusiasts. We are a model train club that is devoted to European Trains.
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#3

Thanks for the info. I checked it out on ebay, it would be great if they sold it as a set.

I think it will be out of my budget for this year, but I will keep searching! Chris if you know anyone selling a set, please have them contact me as I think it would be a great addition to my Porsche collection.

I thought I heard about a set the Porsche Museum was selling, but I am not headed over there anytime soon. Does the Porsche museum have an on-line shop?



Thanks again for the info.

Steve
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There have been special sets sold only through the Porsche Museum Store. They are typically limited to 1000 sets and they sell out fast. As you might imagine a European model train club is populated by European car owners, Porsches included. Some of the club members have been at the Porsche Museum when these limited addition sets were available and made purchases.



Unfortunately, none of them come with track, contollers, or power supply. So if you don't already have that stuff, it is an additional purchase. The ETE Chapter that I belong to includes a special interest group that collectively owns a large modular layout that we set up in vaious museum venues and operate. We have just begun our annual 7 week Holiday Season run at the Blackhawk Automotive Museum in Danville, CA. Since this is an auto museum, it is common to see trains with an automotive theme running on the layout. I'll have a digital camera with me on the days that I am operating the layout. If any Porsche Trains make an appearance I'll photograph one for you.



My own Porsche Train is still being assembled. I bought a set of the 1/87 race cars that Porsche sells online and loaded them up on an empty auto carrier. A classy looking set up to say the least. At least one member has a 1/87 Porsche Dealership that has been placed on display at the Blackhawk Museum. BTW the Museum has some excellent Porsches on display.



You can see some pictures of the mmodular layout at the club website www.ete.org
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Wow, what a great hobby on top of another great hobby.

I saw the one on eBay, but am not ready to put out that kind of money on myself at Christmas time.

I checked out some of the displays, very impressive. If you are ever in Pennsylvania there are many train displays and a visit to Strasburg in Lancaster is a must.



Thanks again for all the great info.

Steve
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