Not sure what it is, but I bought it any way

Look for "K B N"  (Karl Bub, Nürnberg) on your station - this is a Bub station.

Rob,

 

   Thank you for the information.  I was unable to find any markings on the Litho.

 

     Kevin

I don't see it either.  I've seen it here:

 

Unlike Bing, Bub didn't always mark their products.

 

 

Hi,

 

   I went of the litho part and could not find any markings.  It is really a neat piece.

 

       Thanks,

 

          Kevin

Hi,

 

    Well, I repainted the roof and base.

 

   Kevin

 

Thereby significantly reducing its historic value.  Too bad. It was a beautiful piece of tinplate.

Hi,

    I generally avoid restoring a item unless there is a lot of paint  loss and or rust.  If that is the case then I feel that i am bringing a piece back to life.  The new paint colors are not as bright as the photos, looks like the flash on the camera did that.

         Kevin

In its current state its historic value was questionable.

 

Kevin- you resurrected a nice piece of tin plate, thanks for sharing.

 

You're right. It had questionable historic value and deserved a new coat of paint. I was wrong to have any opinion on the matter.  Feel better?

 

 

I would have repainted that thing too.

 

If you want something that will you can sell for more later, buy securities.  This train stuff isn't going to fund anyone's retirement.

 

Nice item, by the way!!

 

 

it had character.

I emphasize HAD!

LOL... well I'm glad we set you straight!

Some people just have to hijack a thread and bash the poster for the way they enjoy the hobby.  Sheesh........Greg 

Kevin it looked to be in poor condition and like you said you gave it new life. Thanks for sharing.

 

 

Jerry