Next off the block is a deal struck with my Dutchy mate , who a couple of weeks ago sent me a photo of a spoorwegen/triebwagen ( or rail motor) he recently found with a very crude spring drive mechanism to see if I knew anything about it ... I didnt, and still dont ! ... but at the time he postulated it might be a well made, home built contraption with the crude spray paint livery obviously done with a template, masking sheet... But it really appealed to the "collector " in me , however I knew he probably wasnt going to part with it ( I wouldnt lol ) so I didnt really ask ... and then this week he emails me saying he's found another one listed on a local Dutch Buy/Sell page , along with some ADRIA carriages and tender ... Right says I .. this must become ours! so we made an offer and it came thru
I am keeping the railmotor, the Distler(?) ESSO wagon and the ADRIA tender ( its better than the one I have) , he will keep the tracks, mettoy bridge, and ADRIA carriages ( to restore) and we both got a good deal ! This second Railmotor is a bit rougher than his original example , but as the spray job is identical , its now obvious that some small Dutch Manufacturer must have made them ?
If any of our Europe Specialists can put a name to these I would be super grateful , otherwise they will be forever added to the Mystery Pile ( and I HATE the mystery pile! )
Driveline...
Dutchy's railmotor
And Mine ( which needs a connecting rivet )
Both reunited after who knows how many years ?
Dutchy assures me they appear to be styled after a form of railcar in the Netherlands in the 50's
Any ideas Brain Trust ?
