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         We managed to have up to 7 trains run
        simultaneously (clockwork and battery), requiring an increased attention
        to what is going on - "normally just" 5 trains - and beside
        that we answered the questions all the visitors had. Such as: "Is
        this still produced? Do you build this train new now? That is made in
        Japan, isn't it? That's not digital? (no joke!!!!) Can't you switch the
        switchers / points electrically? On
        the other hand the older generation, which was reminded of younger
        times, willing to enter beyond our barrier, sit down and start playing
        with us. And often the words
        "Take a look - I had that toys as well. Can't remember where they
        are now". Or "I trashed it...." - some remembered"...still
        on the attic. Got to get it back downstairs".  Folks
        - get the train out and play it !!!! If
        you don't want to or can not play the Biller toys - let Jörg and me do
        it! By the way: "Extreme Billering"
        makes extremely hungry :-)  |