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    Thread: New Trains Featured at 2015 Plarail Expo w/Suzukawa
Post: RE: New Trains Featured at 2015 Plarail Expo w/Suz...

Looked at the C58 SL this weekend. I like the steam engine, but am ambivalent about the carriages. All details are printed only, including the windows and doors. Not molded.
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 08-30-2015, 03:36 PM
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    Thread: Help pls to ID this freight train
Post: RE: Help pls to ID this freight train

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately the seller won't part with the DD51 on its own. /pout
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 05-16-2015, 03:08 PM
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    Thread: Help pls to ID this freight train
Post: Help pls to ID this freight train

Hi everyone, Might anyone be able to help me identify this train model? Or at least give some years of production pls? Pics below. The locomotive looks like a DD51, but I don't know if the logs ...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 04-18-2015, 03:31 PM
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    Thread: Plarail Advance mods
Post: RE: Plarail Advance mods

Very cool :)
Posted by Readymade in Modification Gallery , 03-13-2015, 02:02 AM
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    Thread: Where to find spare battery cover?
Post: Where to find spare battery cover?

Hi everyone! Recently got a train as part of a second-hand set. But the battery cover (the plate with the 2 wheels) is missing. Anyone know where I could find a spare? Here's a pic for reference -...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 03-09-2015, 12:21 AM
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    Thread: Do You Recognize This Building!
Post: RE: Do You Recognize This Building!

Looks like a custom job. Traditional Chinese characters, which read "Hong Kong Harbour Mission Church". This is a real-life church. https://zh-tw.facebook.com/pages/%E5%9F%BA%E7%9D%A3%E6%95%99%E6%B...
Posted by Readymade in General Forum , 03-07-2015, 02:10 PM
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    Thread: Old J18 - Crossing with Chime
Post: Old J18 - Crossing with Chime

It's old, but much cuter than the current J18 (Small Crossing). Took me a while to decide to open the box. But the current J18 seems to have a nicer chime. http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx253...
Posted by Readymade in Show Us What You Bought , 03-07-2015, 02:06 PM
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    Thread: How do you store your trains?
Post: How do you store your trains?

My Plarail collection is growing, and I was wondering how best to store trains. Right now I chuck them in the same large box as all the track parts, but I'm not all comfortable with that. Besides, I g...
Posted by Readymade in General Forum , 02-24-2015, 03:21 PM
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    Thread: Where's this grey bridge from?
Post: RE: Where's this grey bridge from?

Thanks for the sympathy :) Frankly am not that hot on the set so will give it a miss.
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 02-24-2015, 08:58 AM
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    Thread: Korean Plarail Thomas?
Post: Korean Plarail Thomas?

Came across this recently. Looks like Korea-licensed Plarail? https://d2xngy2dw7hums.cloudfront.net/media/photos/products/2014/12/27/thomas_and_friends_train_set_1419681908_5679a39c.jpg https:/...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 02-23-2015, 01:11 PM
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    Thread: Where's this grey bridge from?
Post: RE: Where's this grey bridge from?

Small update: so it turns out the seller actually has all the pieces for the 700 Series Hikari Rail Star set except the locomotive, but insists on selling every part individually. Buying all the parts...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 02-23-2015, 01:05 PM
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    Thread: Where's this grey bridge from?
Post: RE: Where's this grey bridge from?

Thank you! Got the set -- 700 Series Hikari Rail Star Set.
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 02-17-2015, 05:39 AM
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    Thread: layout ideas please?
Post: RE: layout ideas please?

Found 2 Japanese sites that look useful for those looking for layouts -- This site has layouts used in Plarail sets: http://kuncho-train.com/zumen-top.html This site has more layouts using all...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 02-15-2015, 03:07 PM
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    Thread: Where's this grey bridge from?
Post: Where's this grey bridge from?

Hi! Could someone help tell me if this grey bridge is compatible with Plarail? Also, which set is it from? http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx253/strangeknight/TOMYbridge_zps3a097326.jpg (http://...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 02-15-2015, 02:56 PM
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    Thread: Tsukuba Express Elevated Rail Set
Post: RE: Tsukuba Express Elevated Rail Set

If it's any help, there's a Doctor Yellow set in the current lineup that is similar, with the auto transfer track. But it uses blue tracks and isn't elevated. Link to item on Amazon.co.jp (http://...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 02-11-2015, 01:37 PM
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    Thread: Tomy/Plarail Lookalikes
Post: RE: Tomy/Plarail Lookalikes

Super Wrote: (01-14-2015, 03:55 PM) -- Readymade Wrote: (01-14-2015, 02:01 PM) -- Yes I can read Japanese :) -- Fantastic. Great to have someone that might consider helping members with translation...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 01-15-2015, 12:17 AM
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    Thread: Is this really Tomy???
Post: RE: Is this really Tomy???

Nope, not from Taiwan but (mainland) China. Another vid by the same person. Does the set come with a custom station? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOET9wFF4dE Hmm Taobao has a sales listing with ...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 01-14-2015, 03:05 PM
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    Thread: Peach Rapit gets 2015 release Feb 26th
Post: RE: Peach Rapit gets 2015 release Feb 26th

Yeah, the Nankai Rapit lends itself well to robots :) Should check out the "Neo Zeon Version", which ran from 28 Apr 2014 to 30 Jun 2014. This was a collaboration with the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn f...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 01-14-2015, 03:01 PM
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    Thread: Tomy/Plarail Lookalikes
Post: RE: Tomy/Plarail Lookalikes

Yes I can read Japanese :)
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 01-14-2015, 02:01 PM
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    Thread: 2013-2014 Catalogue Scans
Post: 2013-2014 Catalogue Scans

Hi everyone! Recently picked up a Tomica and Plarail Catalogue 2013-2014, and scanned the Plarail-related pages. Thought you might be interested too. http://s761.photobucket.com/user/strangeknight...
Posted by Readymade in Takara/TOMY/Plarail/Tomica world , 01-13-2015, 01:16 AM
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