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Some Parken History
« on: October 11, 2020, 01:52:28 am »
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Re: Some Parken History
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2020, 02:12:13 am »
Neat find Jim, thanks for sharing  :)

Pretty impressed by the drill, but not all that much new concerning Parken toy steam, eventhough it does surprise me quite a bit, to hear that they still make and sell the engine...according to the blogger.

Should other as i be slightly impaired, when it comes to aussie steam, Tony´s websites here is where i usually dig out my info:
https://www.freewebs.com/ozsteam/parken.htm
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Re: Some Parken History
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2020, 09:50:06 am »
Very cool Jim, a Parken is way up at the top of my want list... Really like the color of them
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Re: Some Parken History
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2020, 06:18:39 pm »
I just got off the phone from a terrific chat with Michael Haussegger (“Pardy” Haussegger's son) and they are making the Parken steam engine again, a run of around 100.

He told me lots of history about his father, the company and how his Dad used to sell them. I have his email address now and will be sending him some info through the day and when I find out more I'll post it up.
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Re: Some Parken History
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2020, 08:27:36 pm »
That's very interesting Jim .... I've found it is often very worthwhile contacting original sources if you're looking to learn a thing or three.

Sounds like you've done just that!!!
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