A... That never was

[christo]

In April 1993, on my traditional pilgrimage outside Thessaloniki, I came across sitting in a breakers yard this loco.

Photo Balkanmodels: April 1993 Diavata Thessalonikis.

There was barbed wire, there was a dog but...

christo.

[BarbaPanagos]

interesting little engine, maybe an x-ΔΕΗ property?
let's wait for the experts


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[christo]

I went in, anyway. Thankfully the dog was tight but was barking like mad. I took another shot, this time closer. It looked something like a Kof II

Photo Balkanmodels: April 1993 Diavata Thessalonikis.

The dog made such noise that the owner of the yard appeared from nowhere followed by a couple of his mates. I had to think fast on account of trespassing, breaking and entering and any other offense I may had committed. I told him that I was an interested buyer but I was interested in the origin of this loco that is why I came for a closer look. He was not convinced till I told him that I lived in England and I wanted to export the loco to my residence. Then his eyes saw $$$ and began to tell me the origin of the loco. He said a Greek guest-worker bought it in Germany and tried to sell it to OSE who were always suffering from a shortage of shunting engines. OSE could not buy it so the individual sold it to him. I told him that the next day I would return to check the paperwork but I never did. Of course there is no proof that he was telling me the truth...

christo.

[BarbaPanagos]

amazing what a rail fan can do (and say) for a couple of shots and some info
if he only knew, he would have at once the hounds unleashed

http://www.accountancyage.com/IMG/780/2 ... 1348763057

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[christo]

BarbaPanagos it was 21 years ago. I was much younger then and faster physically as well as metaphysically....

christo.

[BalkanExpress]

HAHAHAHAHAHAA

[christo]

Snap up a bargain of this locomotive that never was: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIMA-36033-VTG- ... 3f4a932a10

christo.

[BalkanExpress]

I am still amazed with that 'cheap' set...

Regards

BalkanExpress