Has anyone seen these front coupling trains before

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I don't know about Jauce but Japamart has a a Shopping Service feature where they will order from any Japan Online shop and have it shipped to their warehouse just like the method used for the Japan Yahoo Auctions. Of course there are the fees associated with that. Maybe you should check to see if Jauce also offers this service since they are who you normally use.

almost be worth joining japamart just to use that service. whats involved in getting them to buy elsewhere, super? i wouldnt mind these engines just to have something different.

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I have not used this service yet but I know its a neat feature. This page might explain it better than I could.
http://japamart.com/sspecial.php

interesting reading, thanks. will have a look after work if jauce has such a service, but if not i may join japamart as well.