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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2012

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted

      Okay, found it! Go to Google, type in:

      youtube trans siberial railway part 1

      Click on the first video link at the top and sit back for the ride. Fascinating journey across Russia, Mongolia, etc. In the last third of part 7 (there are 12 parts total) they go into the changing of the bogie wheels.

      But here's a quick video on that... and more recent I believe:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hbvjVwOtdY

      Takes place on the border between Mongolia and China.

      Dan :cheers:

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2012

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted

      I saw a great travelogue at one point years and years ago that showed how on one of the Soviet RR's... can't remember for sure if it was the BAM or the Trans-Siberian, how they had to stop before going into China, lift the train cars off the tracks, replace the wheels and put them back on track on the other side as the guage of the tracks changes between the two countries.

      No idea why they didn't just transfer everyone... but I guess they felt it was easier to just change the wheels and keep on going. :cheeky: But it was fascinating to watch it being done.

      Dan :cheers:

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      My Soviet Orders, Medals and Badges

      in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations

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      Thank you for taking the time and effort, much appreciated to see your great collection.

      First off Gary I'd like to welcome you to GMIC. Also I'm honored that you chose to make you're first post in one of my threads.

      It's my pleasure. Always happy to share with those that appreciate such things.

      So do you collect Soviet/Warsaw Pact ODM's and militaria? If so would love to see your collection. Looking forward to your posts.

      And again, welcome aboard! :beer:

      Dan :cheers:

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      Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen

      in Germany: Weimar Republic & Deutsche Freikorps

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      Actually Chris, I've seen some fakes but generally poorly made. I would not mind one for my collection... a real one that is, but for ages my only sources for militaria have basically been Ebay and the sales section here. So far, I haven't seen one listed here, although there may have been in the past and I missed it. On Ebay, after seeing some fakes I've been skittish about making a jump, on the off chance when I have $$'s to spare here and there.

      Currently there are a few of them on Ebay. Highest are $250, a couple for $137.55. No idea for sure if they are okay or not. But that seems a bit pricey to me. But then again no idea what they go for at shows or among collectors.

      Then a couple I think are rather suspicious... this one $29.99 plus shipping out of Israel which appears to be pot metal garbage.

      Then this one at $1.51 plus shipping from the UK... not sure and the pics are small... but I've gotten that whenever i see a screwback I get extremely suspicious as a TON of fakes seem to have come out, most of them the cheap pot metal stuff that have screwbacks... I just steer clear. Also, in my experience on Ebay small pics that are hard to see details are there to help throw folks off.

      Seems also, that anything with enamel seems to get pricey... real or fake. But you name it, someone out there seems to be faking just about anything right down to cheap pot metal stuff that none of us would even look twice at but there are tons of folks buying it... no idea why other than that they are totally uninitiated or just have more money than brains. It's like George Carlin once said... Take two pieces of wood, nail them together and some smuck will buy it from you. :wacky::speechless:

      Dan :cheers:

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2012

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted

      Right on target! :beer: Surprisingly I could not find anything on the web after doing searches many different ways, that stated his likeness was used on the Order of Alexander Nevsky.

      http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2012/post-873-0-71592500-1326294858.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2012/post-873-0-96662700-1326294833.jpg

      Next one is all yours. :jumping: :jumping:

      Dan :cheers:

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      THE SOVIET QUIZ - 2012

      in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria

      Posted · Edited by Hauptmann

      Question #8:

      You might say I've lived a rather frosty existance. I was awarded two Hero Orders amongst many other awards and honors... an HSU and a Hero of the Russian Federation. My name fits rather well with my work.

      I've worked on land bases as well as research ships, submersibles, planes, helicopters and plan to use an airship as well.

      Who am I?

      What do I do?

      Name my awards and honors.

      Whoever answers all three of the above wins the point.

      Dan :cheers:

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