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 Posted - September 09 2011 : 11:44:47 PM
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I have 2 Hustlers one is a Athearn I'm not sure about the other.
I also just got a General Electric Switcher not sure what make but it says made in Yugoslavia.
Any help would be great.
Thanks.
Ken  
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 07:07:24 AM
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ken the general electric maker was mehano,sure it was imported by a few companies,ahm being one, ken
http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/ahmhoscalelocomotives/id28.html
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 09:40:19 AM
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The one without the name Athearn is a Athearn. Later production from the 70's in the bluebox line of kits. The GE is an Ahm.
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 10:04:32 AM
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I See These At Shows All The Time.
Are They Worth Something?
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 10:21:38 AM
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| hi CNVIATyco,not sure if valuable,but highly collectable by a lot of people,so its down to how many are bidding for it as the prices vary so much,ken
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 11:55:08 AM
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quote:I See These At Shows All The Time.
Are They Worth Something?
Originally posted by CNVIATyco - September 10 2011 : 10:04:32 AM
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It's in the eye of the beholder...the one purchased today in mint condition for $26 on eBay, will just as easily be found in a $5 yard sale box lot with a bunch of other stuff next week...
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 3:31:43 PM
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quote:I See These At Shows All The Time.
Are They Worth Something?
Originally posted by CNVIATyco - September 10 2011 : 10:04:32 AM
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Since every one I've seen on ebay has sold, yes they're worth something. Much? depends. The AEC ( Atomic Energy Corp. ) Hustler is VERY sought-after, cheapest I've seen sold is $56. Sometimes in 3 figures. Most others are so-so, you can get some for $5 they're so common (Santa Fe / ATSF, etc ). While not really prototypical, they are fun to use and operate, and apparently a lot of people think so. Marx units usually sell 15-20 on Ebay, Tyco 5 on up, AHM and Athearn in the 10 and up range, too. Lionel HO Hustler is one of the most sought, it has gear drive, and usually 20 minimum they go for (Marx is gear drive, also ). The little Centercab GE's run a bit more than the end-cab Hustler units, usually 10-15 on up.
So, it basically depends on the unit and maker. I THINK the AEC is a LIonel Hustler. Those are the most sought, then the Marx, then AHM/Athearn, Tyco usually last. But they all usually sell.
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 6:50:07 PM
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Was there any reason they never put a road name on these??
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 7:09:15 PM
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The early ones had no roadnames. they were first solely like that since Athearn made trains for Lionel. Afterwards, they didn't make 'em fer Lionel. Then in 70's they added roadnames.
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Posted - September 10 2011 : 8:48:52 PM
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another Hustler that is uberly sought after is the NBC/RCA one with the track 
Here is one that doesn't run  But it was $1  Picked it up at a train show in Feb this year
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Posted - September 11 2011 : 08:07:03 AM
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quote:another Hustler that is uberly sought after is the NBC/RCA one with the track
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That one you refer to was given too the NBC executives by Lionel and was not the Husler, but rather the Husky, which with a few small differences, looked exactly the same.
It was white and the NBC logo was actually a paper decal glued to the side of the engine. There were only a few made for the top executives. The last one I saw sold for over $10,000 I think.
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Posted - September 11 2011 : 08:55:18 AM
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Since switchers are the LotW Sept 11-18 I thought I'd post another staple of switchers loccos an Athearn SW1200. This one I custom painted years ago, maybe 20, and never cleared so the decals had come off. Yesterday I added some new decals where needed and cleared the paint.
I remember seeing these locos as they crossed the street as I walked to elementary and Jr High school although they were in PRR brunswick green.
BTW: I have four Hustlers, two yellow, one red and one silver. Alot of my friends had Hustlers when I was younger also.
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Posted - September 11 2011 : 11:26:10 AM
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These two are the most rare Athearn Hustlers - the Allied Chemical was produced as a promotional piece in 4 paint scheme variations. The Lionel Rio Grande is one of the most sought after Lionel HO pieces made by Athearn. Only made for one year. These two will easily run 200 plus dollars.
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Posted - September 12 2011 : 7:25:12 PM
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Since everyone likes to be "hustled" here, thought I'd post more of mine. here's some really different ones, including an all-metal one from the '50's.
Here you can see many different makers of similar Hustler / shunter diesels. I think the best running one in the bunch are the green BN Tyco, and the Playart ( AHM ) yellow and black Santa Fe. The rest need some work.
Below is a pic of some of them opened up, to see the different drive mechs.
From worm gears to mesh gears to rubber bands, all types of different drives here. Hope you enjoyed the show!
Jerry
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Posted - September 12 2011 : 7:38:11 PM
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The little PL guy is a Whitcomb, and I'm surprised you don't have a Lindsay Stubby in that collection?
Might also want to consider a Triang "Dock Diesel"?
-Gareth
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Posted - September 12 2011 : 10:02:18 PM
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quote:The little PL guy is a Whitcomb, and I'm surprised you don't have a Lindsay Stubby in that collection?
Might also want to consider a Triang "Dock Diesel"?
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Originally posted by romcat - September 12 2011 : 7:38:11 PM
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I'll have to look through the archives to see what a Stubby looks like. Can't say I've run across one yet. Nor a Tri ang dock diesel. That's the neat thing about collecting certain types, you never know if you know all of them or not.
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Posted - September 12 2011 : 10:35:47 PM
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Jerry:
If you like the PL Whitcomb you'll love the "Stubby" Do you know the Lionel Navy Switcher" Think that without the outboard wheels, oh yeah, Siderods!
The Triang is cute to. I have a shell thats going on a Mantua Centre Cab chassis....
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 07:30:29 AM
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hi jerry below link to the triang not hard to get,but the stubby is another question,do not see them often,and sell well when they pop up ken
http://www.tri-ang.co.uk/docks.html
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 09:01:00 AM
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The Very Guy, Ken.
My shell is damaged some so I'm going to take liberties with it.
Ken, Are you aware of a prototype for this?
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 09:10:56 AM
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| hi gareth to my mind its fictitious,american bogies make me think that,as all diesels used here have rods on wheels ken
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 09:37:31 AM
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Hey (Brittanic) Ken:
Did you get my last two pm's?
Varney Southern and that Fictious Liveries Shunter?
Cheers,
Gareth
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 10:15:57 AM
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| hi Gareth sorry i did not reply yes i got them thanks ken
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 10:20:47 AM
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The NBC/AEC Lionel Husky Sean referred to, made by Athearnr:
If memory serves this sold for approximatel $10,000.00 (No typo)
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 10:24:00 AM
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And a Lindsay "Stubby"
Mine is incomplete, lacking the ends (footboards) but here are some nice shots!
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 10:37:18 AM
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| nice one gareth,a rare beast ken
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 10:51:29 AM
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I have to find the end pieces to complete mine... :(
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 2:35:23 PM
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quote:
Ahhh HAAA! So THAT'S where the Lesney Matchbox Shunter got it's shape from! Even has the same #5 on it.  So I DO have one, unpowered. I'll have to check on finding one (electrically powered ) some day - Ken ,are these HO or OO gauge? And what search terms do you use to find them?
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 3:35:31 PM
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| hi jerry on uk site its triang dock,that will pull up a few,regards scale i believe its oo,but triang were not very good at accuracy ken
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Posted - September 13 2011 : 7:04:54 PM
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quote:hi jerry on uk site its triang dock,that will pull up a few,regards scale i believe its oo,but triang were not very good at accuracy ken
Originally posted by catfordken - September 13 2011 : 3:35:31 PM
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Yup, found a few, wow, prices range from 173 lbs to 1.50 lbs. Sky high to way low. Interesting spread, why so high on some? These were all red, btw.
Jerry
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Posted - September 14 2011 : 07:24:36 AM
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| hi jerry,a few dealers over here tag items as rare,gostude,being one,check his items and what actually sells,mint in mint boxes are always top dollar,unboxed average condition,should pick up one from zero £s to £20 easy,i check new listings daily,looking out for buy it nows,where seller just wants rid of,got some good bargains,others to look out for are incorrect listings,where sellers have listed in wrong section etc ken
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