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Old steam mfg. catalogs
« on: November 28, 2021, 05:57:49 am »
Many times I see members refer to old catalog manuals when identifying steam engines, accessories...ect. where do I find these catalogs to have for myself ?
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Re: Old steam mfg. catalogs
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2021, 07:15:32 am »
What catalogs are you looking for? Many of the German ones are reprints published over 30 years ago and are now out-of-print. That said they can often be found on Ebay if you keep looking. The Schiffmann series is probably the best for German engines (2005 I think, but no accessories) and may still be available in Germany (?).

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Re: Old steam mfg. catalogs
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2021, 07:24:49 am »
What catalogs are you looking for? Many of the German ones are reprints published over 30 years ago and are now out-of-print. That said they can often be found on Ebay if you keep looking. The Schiffmann series is probably the best for German engines (2005 I think, but no accessories) and may still be available in Germany (?).
Hi Brent, I'm not really sure what I'm looking for...but the Schiffmann series sounds like a good start  :) I guess I'm just interested in finding what you folks use when referencing things.
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Re: Old steam mfg. catalogs
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2021, 07:47:57 am »
The only Carette reprint I'm aware of is "The Great Toys of George Carette" (1911) which sometimes shows up on Ebay. There are also several for Bing and a whole series of books (catalog reprints) on Marklin toys and trains.

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Re: Old steam mfg. catalogs
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2021, 08:49:35 am »
There are 2 on EBay right now $214.00 ea.
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Re: Old steam mfg. catalogs
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2021, 09:11:03 am »
Usually $60-$80, rarely cheaper nowadays.

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Re: Old steam mfg. catalogs
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2021, 03:34:10 am »
Ask Dampfmaschine he is like the catalog expert id believe.   hes been super helpful here!

The schiffman catalogs are the ones to have i believe?

He will most likely tune in on this thread.
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