yussufhippo
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This is just to say......hello! Just new on this forum I would like to introduce myself: Based in Konstanz, Lake Constance, south-western Germany, meanwhile, I have been collecting old German steam engines and steam toys (as far as my funds go...) for the last 25 years. Quite recently I have developed a liking for Bassett-Lowke live steam locos (though I was always proud of NOT being a model-railer...).
I have done some research on former GDR/DDR (East-Germany 1949-1989) steam engines with some rather astonishing results and I have been able to get together a quite substantial collection (plus information on the historical background of companies etc) in this field (however, I would like to underline the point that I am as a West-Berliner and West-German citizen, not the least nostalgic about the GDR...).
At the moment I try to get a lovely Doll two-cylinder running and I am desperately trying to revive a Maerklin Compound two-cylinder which was treated rather unfairly by previous owners...
Well, I look forward to getting some replies, notes and queries...
I mustn't forget to thank Odilon the Moose for making me realize there are some English steam engines as well 
Cheers
Thomas
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CuriousSteam
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Hello Thomas and welcome to the forum. 
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johnreid
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Welcome to the forum from Indiana USA
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IndianaRog
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Hello Thomas and welcome aboard from another Indiana, USA steamer. Your Marklin compound sounds like a very interesting project.
cheers,
Roger
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xlchainsaw
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welcome from liz and glenn brisbane australia. many german engines have found their way here to australia! hands on info on early german engines is hard to find but thanks to our german forum members we are just starting to find out more about them. so we look forward to your future posts with keen interest.
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Sandman
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Hi Thomas.
It's great to see you here.
I haven't steamed the Marklin yet, but I'll post a video when I do.
Your expertise will be most welcome, and I know that you'll have many interesting discussions with Mirko, who is also an expert in German engines.
I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay with us, and be prepared for many questions from our members.
See you on the boards.
Sandy.
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psantama
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Welcome to the forum. This is a great place, you will like it! PSM
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MooseMan
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Hi Thomas,
Wonderful to see you here....careful, this place is very addictive!
For the record, Thomas is the one who identified my EPD engine when I'd lost all hope of ever knowing what it was and where it was from.
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Les
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
I have an unidentified engine that you may recognise.
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Alf
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steamyjim
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Welcome to the forum
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Bugsy
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Welcome from Sunny Sweden!
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steamgranny
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25 years of collecting old German steam engines  This will be a collection to see!!
Welcome aboard & I already have a question concerning the GDR brand 'Sachsenmeister. Not that I own one but know someone who does.  (Mirko has kindly supplied useful information otherwise I wouldn't even know it was a GDR brand!  )
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prid
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logoman
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Lake Constance....I love it there, beautiful.
welcome!
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madeinenglang
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dampfmaschinenjoe 1967
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Willkommen aus dem hohen Norden Deutschlands !
Joe
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dervard94
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Hello and from Bournemouth, England
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Steve_S
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Welcome to the forum Thomas!
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Graham-Jilly
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Thomas from the great land down under
there a friendly lot here
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ozsteamdemon
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Hi Thomas , another big welcome from the land down under
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scalex
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A big WELCOME from NewZealand
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RocDoc
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A big welcome from Lincolnshire.
Pete
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Piston42
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Hi and welcome to the forum from France .
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peol
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A big welcome from Sweden, looking forward to see more of your collection.
/Peter
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kusuchi
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| steamgranny wrote: | 25 years of collecting old German steam engines This will be a collection to see!!
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Couldn't agree more. Can't wait!
A warm welcome to the forum from Richard and Andrew in the US Virgin Islands.
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boxman
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Welcome from Yorkshire!!
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Kritika
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Hi Thomas to the forum from the South of England.
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Mamodman123
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Welcome to the forum
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Paul H
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Welcome from Washington state, USA! I would be interested to see your collection as well. I too am a recent Bassett Lowke locomotive addict with a Great Western mogul and a desire to acquire another loco, hopefully an Enterprise.
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mogogear
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Well Paul made it to say welcome before I..so from just south of Washington state...Oregon say s hello.. or more accurately --
Mo says welcome aboard!!
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kevininasia
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Oops, a bit late, but welcome from Singapore. I'm also looking forward to seeing your collection.
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Dragon
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A fine and merry morning and to you from Sunny South West London.
Charles
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smokey
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Hi welcome from Aberdeen
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