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[Super]

I love getting packages in the Mail especially when they come from Japan.

Here we have a smaller package opening with a couple of long wanting, rare, items.

First off an excellent condition Lady in her original box which I couldn't pass up on the price. Lady is quite easily found in Japan and for a lot cheaper, even with Fees, than here in the States where she is very sought after. She is a revenue purchase for me.

Four additional Troublesome Trucks matching Lady. I really like the gold banding on these and should look quite nice defaced. and pulled by a Disney Steamer.

Three more black Wagons which brings my total to six which is plenty. These are waiting in the repair shed for a wheel swap of the red to grey.

90 Degree Grey Track Curves. I have only seen these from one Seller who is well known for a lot of interesting listings especially of things sold new that were only available in bigger sets. I have no idea where these came from but I wish they would have been the lighter grey. Sometimes you just can't tell from the Listings pictures. As you can see they are a much sharper turn than two regular blue tracks put together in a lot less space. Nice for those tricky parts of a Layout.

Grey Tanker/Green Container Cars New in original package. Ever since I saw Gerisplarail1 get one of these I wanted one too. It is a one time, Event Exclusive but I am not sure what Plarail Expo year. No retail release for these and I have two more sets on the way as I love the grey and black Tanks. Not as plentiful to get. An added bonus, for me anyway, is that the flatbed that comes with these has Tomy black couplers.

And finally, what I consider one of my rarer scenic pieces....the elusive vintage, small red, Plate Garter bridge, new in its original package. This is what I consider to be one of the three rarest bridges from Tomy's past. The others being the large red Plate Garter Bridge and the white, Arched Bridge which also came in cream and brown colors. I now have one of the three and 2 of the 4 top bridges I have long been after.

[ripley802]

Great scores Super. I love the look of Lady and in the box is better. I scored one not too long ago and agree they can be found pretty dirt cheap in the Japan auctions versus somewhere like eBay.

Still can't wait to see your new layout build.

[Super]

Thanks Ripley

Still need to do a few more videos of this Layout, each new one with something removed or moved around for a slow take down. I am currently waiting on the next video for the completion of the, over rail, Monorail Station so that can be removed for the video after that. However I am stuck at the point of populating the station. I am torn between populating the station with PlaKids like all the other scenic pieces in the layout or, because the way the Monorail sits at the station platform, using HO characters which fit the scale better. PlaKids would stand higher that the Monorail cars. Film crew is standing by for when I decide so filming can begin immediately.

will the long trains derail on the tight curves?

[Super]

Might not but I haven't tried it yet.