Does anyone have any Munier French O-gauge trains? I have several original passenger cars, and I have recently restored another. I'm still looking for a source for decals for these cars. But I'd be happy to discuss French O-gauge in general. Regards- Richard W. in California
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Yes, I have a few pieces, notably the CIWL sleeper and restaurant car -- the latter I find fascinating because of the choice of prototype. However I do not collect Munier, and as an operator I don't "need" any further SNCF pieces, so I have passed on acquiring any of, for example, the DEV coaches -- although the versions in brass by his successor, Guillermet, were more tempting. [ If I felt the need for some DEV coaches I'd wait for the MTH ones, assuming they are produced.]
I think the best way to procure decals would be to correspond with a sympathetic individual in France.
With best regards, SZ
Thanks, SZ- I didn't realize that the Guillermet DEV coaches were brass! I have noticed other minor differences from the Munier. I don't like their dull paint however. I have been unsuccessful, so far, in establishing a contact in France. I have looked on French EBay for decals.
What I have are the full-length CIWL restaurant car (was there a sleeper also?), two full-length DEV coaches (one 1st Class and one 3rd Class), a long commuter car, and a short one (4-wheel), factory-built except for the 3rd Class DEV which I restored.
Thank you for your reply- Richard W.
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