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    egyptian railways (ENR)

    Very sad to hear about that, Sir Partsman! I'm just wondering why the well known model loco manufacturers (Athearn, LifeLike et al) never attempted to produce the export version of these GE U-locos (U5, U8, etc)..The only one I knew of is a Brazilian model railroad manufacturer FRATESCHI. I got...
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    egyptian railways (ENR)

    Hello Sir : The Philippine National Railways has commonality with the Egyptian National (?) Railway ?) in being user of GE locomotives, U-18 (PNR), C-18 (ENR). I read it somewhere that the export version of GE was produced in Canada. The model of this prototype is very rare (except that produced...
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    egyptian railways (ENR)

    Hello Sir : The Philippine National Railways has commonality with the Egyptian National (?) Railway ?) in being user of GE locomotives, U-18 (PNR), C-18 (ENR). I read it somewhere that the export version of GE was produced in Canada. The model of this prototype is very rare (except that...
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    Filipino Guard Shack

    Hi, Jon : So, I've been right all along with my guess!! The first time I saw the subject I noticed the Filipino accent immediately...It resembles the Crossing Shack at Buendia/Quirino Avenue, Makati, Philippines...very nice rendition and imagination!!! Muhammad Farouk
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    Robin,(Matthyro) This hurts

    I can't find words to add to the above. I, too, have never met the Man. But to someone coming from a country where this hobby is prohibitive and non-available (ast most times) an alternative had to be found (scratchbuilding). Robin is THE inspiration!!! Muhammad Farouk S. Tan Recipient of...
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    Terrorist Hits London .uk

    To all Fellow LONDONER model railroaders: My and my family's sympathy and condolence go with the people of London and England at large. This heinous act is not only a crime to the people of London but also to the greater majority of the peoples of Islam. This conduct is unbecoming Muslims...
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    egyptian model railroading

    Salaam, Mohamed : I bought the Frateschi models from SFHobbies. You can visit its website on /www.sfhobbies.com.br/. faroukstan /www.sfhobbies.com.br/www.sfhobbies.com.br/
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    egyptian model railroading

    Salaam, Mohamed: A nice crisp shot of a very well maintained loco (was it shot in the winter?!). I found this pic from website long ago that I can't remember the address. This an example of the GE U14/20 in Philippine National Railways livery. The...
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    egyptian model railroading

    Hi, Mohamed : Nice model locos you got there... Your first one look similar to Frateschi model of a GE U20C in service with Philippine National Railways. Model picture is to the left. Pictures of the real mccoy are features of JonMonon thread on PNR RAILWAYS.... Maa assalamah Muhammad...
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    ultimate building to model!!

    I'm not so familiar with the thing to get something out of the image. But, is it an outhouse (to answer nature calls?!)...Is the top fully "leak proof"????
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    Extreme bashing, I guess...

    I seconded Cyborg's suggetion therefore there is another contraption wheezing the streets of Gotham City! Now, its Robin and Batman going "LOCO" mobile:D . However, a very creative piece of craftwork:thumb: . MhmdFAROUK
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    My Father's Illness

    Jon ... Missed your write-ups and you! I know how it feels to having parent/s very ill...I lost my mother to cancer in 1986. Like the rest I can say be STRONG and submit to the will of God... Mhmd Farouk
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    Philippine Railways (PNR) Derailment :(

    Jon : First things first! I'm deeply moved and most honored with you addressing me "KUYA" (in Tausug it's KAKAH). I'll talk to your more on this on other venue.... Nipa hut? Yes, it could be! I entertained doing a scenery that used to exist (until end of the the 50's) that is occupied now by...
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    Philippine Railways (PNR) Derailment :(

    It's a nice a idea that of coming up with RTR/KITTED PNR models. But, I doubt on the attainable of the 500 number. NMRA memberlist have only two Filipinos registered. On top of that, I don't see any of the 3, or 4, Manila hobby shops carry railroad items. On this one can gage the condition of...
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