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I have a goal to find these 3 locomotives, what engiens are you looking for?
1. Mantua shifter Conrail 0-4-0
2. MDC/Roundhouse 0-6-0T Barnum & Baily circus
3. Mantua 0-4-0 booster Hooker Chemical
I'm always fascinated with everyones taste so lets see it 
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Posted - January 31 2012 : 11:53:32 PM
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I will not rest until I have a 4-4-4 Jubilee in CPR colours. 
i am hoping the train Gods smile upon me this year and I will find one.
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 12:22:16 AM
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im guessing brass? Never seen one in my life
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 12:26:51 AM
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SCVR66 kindling fiery subjects too attractive for us to leave alone...  
I want an AHM/RivaRossi Casey Jones #382 4-6-O locomotive/tender in good running order.
I can afford about $50 tax/tag/title... in total.
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 01:13:05 AM
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No luck on eBay? I see them alot
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 03:56:22 AM
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quote:No luck on eBay? I see them alot
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â February 01 2012Â :Â 01:13:05 AM
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Ebay = PayPal, electronic money... I had a low limit credit card (Capital One) who wanted to freeze my account or raise the interest rate to 21%.
Not many eBay dealers want to wait for a money order. It's the only way I can move money.
Plus, the amounts of cost plus shipping... minimum trustable shipping is $20, with a good locomotive price starts at $30 bid or Buy It Now at $50-$60 PLUS SHIPPING... no. I can't do that.
I rely on trust of a friend/pen-pal/email friend, and this forum.
There are also other model railroad holy graills I have wanted, i.e. BL2 in Demonstrator colours, a MDC/Roundhouse "Critter" in both Demonstrator colours.
The Pennsy T-1... Baldwin Centipede A-A in Demonstrator colours...
Shucks, most every Demonstrator locomotive, of which the prototype is/was no newer than 1975-1980... you see, I am a caboose supporter, and friction-bearing trucks I am partial to.
The Demo' locomotive also includes steam locomotives, gas-electric locomotives, and electric locomotives such as the G.E. Little Joes... etc.
Atlas RS 11
Proto 2000 RS 27
Proto 200 E 8
I have a Demo' C636 by Bowser coming sometime this Summer. There are a lot of brass demonstrator locomotives that are only pipe-dreams...
on and on... John
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 05:33:44 AM
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I just saw a Proto 2K BL-2 in Monon colors start at under 10 bucks, but it flew out of sight as the price climbed with shipping costs. It sat at a low price for a week, then sprouted wings the last 2days of bidding.
I have warmed up to that particular diesel style, and it's being an ancestor to the EMD GP series makes it more desirable to me. It may not be prototype on my pike, but I freelance so it doesn't matter, I still am keeping an eye out!
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 07:56:01 AM
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quote:I just saw a Proto 2K BL-2 ... start at under 10 bucks, but it ... then sprouted wings the last 2days of bidding.
I have warmed up to that particular diesel style, and... I still am keeping an eye out!
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Originally posted by siouxlake - February 01 2012 : 05:33:44 AM
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For years, those Proto BL-2's would sit at shows, or you could get them for around $20 on Ebay....now, I rarely see one go under 30-40. I too notice they tend to sit until the auction ending, then climb steeply. I have two Proto version, and many of the old AHM units. Been trying to pick up a few other P2k chassis's for use with my older shells, but like you, Ron, they just go high so I pass. Oh well. My fav's are the custom ones i've bought, I've got a PRR, an AV I just bought ( Aroostook Valley? ), a B & O, among other fantasy roadnames that never used them. One day I'll get my entire BL-2 collection in one place and photo them.
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 08:01:38 AM
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quote:I have a goal to find these 3 locomotives, what engiens are you looking for?
1.
2. MDC/Roundhouse 0-6-0T Barnum & Baily circus
3.
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â January 31 2012Â :Â 11:05:08 PM
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Is this the central cab Climax? I just saw this one ( yellow, right? ) on Feepay last week, went for around $60-70 iirc. I was bidding on another 0-6-0 Climax centercab last week, but got outbid, went for over 40  Just thought it looked like a neat engine, logging variety which I really don't have much interest in operating, but still, like the looks of it, a steam "boxcab" is what it reminds me of. Anyway, good luck in your hunt.
Looks like it has the same chassis as the MDC boxcab, of which I have 3-4 of. Another reason I wanted one. Well, I'll keep looking.
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 08:49:56 AM
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A circa 1979 Westside Model Company O scale 2-8-8-8-4 Virginian "Triplex" with 3 Canon motors...
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 10:28:25 AM
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Wow shaygetz, I wonder what that WOULDN'T pull?
There are a bunch of smaller older loco's I always look for a shows. I'm a sucker for a odd or rare 0-4-0 steamer. I'd really like to run into some old Ken Kidder locos I think they are pretty awesome. Or any of the ATT 0-4-0 stuff for that matter.
But WAY at the top of the list, filed under "Impossible to find and too expensive to own" is this.
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 3:14:20 PM
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my want list
Bachmann DD40X #6922 with flashing light
Tyco 4-6-0 & the Chessie System steamer
AHM Krauss-Maffei ML-4000 in Rio Grande
UP Big Boy 4004, Challenger 3985 Northern 844
& UP diesel GP 18 I think 844
Oops I forgot I want these locos in this funny advert
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN7naLLeB0A&list=FLz9WPYG39dg4fUQjxYxLYkg&index=32&feature=plpp_video
Hey Ken where was that pic taken?
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 3:27:02 PM
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Guess I was lucky, my wife got me an original Proto BL2 in factory undecorated (that means painted black and fully assembled, but unnumbered and unlettered) for Christmas of '10.
Still haven't done much with it. I've swapped the front grab irons from engineer's side to fireman's side (a la the BAR) and added Athearn Blomberg frames, but that's it. I have to strip the factory black paint off, add some winterization hatches and break out the primer and BAR blue.
I'm a simple man though. I'd love to have some unbuilt Mantua kits. Mikes and Prairies top the list. Last local train show, a seller had a pair of unbuilt Mikes new-in-box (one with Vandy tender and Mark 2 drive, the other with standard drive and coal tender) for $20 each. Time I scared up some dough, both kits were sold. I consoled myself with an unbuilt Little Six kit for $8 and a new-in-box Mantua RTR 2-6-6-2T in Uintah Railway for $35...
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 4:02:05 PM
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Wow Shaygetz! I wonder why soo many motors?Heres my list:
Mantua:
4-6-0
2-6-2
Big Six and Little Six
2-6-6-2T
Hudson
RF-16A Shark Nose
Tyco:
GG-1
E-Unit
SD-24
Rivarossi:
Challenger
Hudson
Big Boy
FEF-4 4-8-4 #844
Other:
NYC Mohawk
S-2 Turbine
AC Gilbert 433 0-6-0 and a Hudson.
I think thats about it so far.
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 4:46:06 PM
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i only want 2,little and large so to speak,lindsay stubby plus frisco 4-8-2 (had it sold it,now want it back) ken
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 7:35:49 PM
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quote:Wow Shaygetz! I wonder why soo many motors?Heres my list:
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - February 01 2012 : 4:02:05 PM
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Aye,,,'tis a beast, especially when you figure it's near 3 feet long and 4 inches tall to boot....
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 7:36:22 PM
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| I would like a BIG BOY but I dont think Tyco ever made one but correct me if im wrong. Also like a 4-6-2 in the chessie colors.
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 7:55:24 PM
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I have one myself! Check out the post I made in your favorite rare loco. I got it $35 and near mint in the box! They're right up there with the Southern Crescent and B&O Royal Blue. Those two, I WANTS!!
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 9:01:59 PM
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Wait amcgremlin, do u own that center cab climax?! I'd buy it, and the circus 0-6-0t I'm lOokin for is one of mdc roundhouses engines, originally as kits all ive seen on eBay are assembled, the Barnum & bailey version I won't most but I'd also like the freedom train version.
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 11:32:39 PM
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quote:I have one myself! Check out the post I made in your favorite rare loco. I got it $35 and near mint in the box! They're right up there with the Southern Crescent and B&O Royal Blue. Those two, I WANTS!!
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - February 01 2012 : 7:55:24 PM
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Royal Blue? Uh brudder...  I coulda got one for $15 with a matching caboose... There was also a O-8-O in Royal Blue markings... $20...
SCVR66... see wha'cha done now? We've gone into frenzy with wishes, GOOD SHOW, GUY!
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Posted - February 01 2012 : 11:36:01 PM
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i'd like a royal blue 2-8-0, but they get to much attention and most to much work
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Posted - February 02 2012 : 04:15:13 AM
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Zebrails, I mean the Royal Blue 4-6-2. The RB 2-8-0 is very common. I have one.
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Posted - February 02 2012 : 9:39:37 PM
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quote:A circa 1979 Westside Model Company O scale 2-8-8-8-4 Virginian "Triplex" with 3 Canon motors...
Originally posted by shaygetz - February 01 2012 : 08:49:56 AM
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Wow, SG... any idea what the going rate is for one of those brutes? Given that it's brass, O scale, and no doubt rare, I'm guessing over a grand.
Chris, I'll second a vote for the ATT/Ken Kidder 0-4-0's, and add my own: Rivarossi's 1950's Espee Atlantic.
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Posted - February 02 2012 : 10:39:51 PM
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Ether way I Still want one, either the 2-8-0 or the 4-6-2
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Posted - February 03 2012 : 02:08:51 AM
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quote:Zebrails, I mean the Royal Blue 4-6-2. The RB 2-8-0 is very common. I have one.
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - February 02 2012 : 04:15:13 AM
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I found this one in a collection I bought which included the 2 power packs I recently traded away , a Mantua UP 4-6-2, 3 other locos and 17 pieces of rolling stock and other goodies for 50 bucks. Took a while to get going but once it did, it ran like a champ.
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Posted - February 03 2012 : 09:52:40 AM
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quote:Wow, SG... any idea what the going rate is for one of those brutes? Given that it's brass, O scale, and no doubt rare, I'm guessing over a grand.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â February 02 2012Â :Â 9:39:37 PM
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...a little north of that...more like $2500-3500, if you can find it...alas, sigh, groan...
I also wanted an HO scale Mich-Cal #2 12 ton Shay, but Ken fixed me up with this 18 tonner that fills the bill nicely and is only 3/8" longer...a real tiny booger sitting next to my 2-8-4 Berc...
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Posted - February 03 2012 : 2:57:49 PM
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quote:
...a little north of that...more like $2500-3500, if you can find it...alas, sigh, groan...
Originally posted by shaygetz - February 03 2012 : 09:52:40 AM
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I guess my estimate was a bit on the conservative side... 
Awesome little Shay you gotz.
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Posted - February 03 2012 : 3:07:46 PM
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this is the ho version and costs $1500
ho triplex
http://www.brasstrains.com/classic/Product/Detail/036867/HO-Brass-WMC-Westside-Samhongsa-Virginian-Triplex-2-8-8-8-4
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Posted - February 03 2012 : 4:27:01 PM
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| The HO Triplex would be a nice compromise, especially with 3 motors as well...
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Posted - February 03 2012 : 4:46:34 PM
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Ken:
MTH makes a primarily cast meatl gorgeous version of the Triplex in HO.....
As to the wish list it would be fairly simple initially:
EVERY BRASS HO MALLET EVER MADE, after that,...... hmmmm.
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Posted - February 03 2012 : 5:42:37 PM
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 see?? narrow gauge looks like toys next to standard gauge stuff hehe
Which is probably why I like narrow gauge
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Posted - February 03 2012 : 8:10:11 PM
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quote:The HO Triplex would be a nice compromise, especially with 3 motors as well...
Originally posted by shaygetz - February 03 2012 : 4:27:01 PM
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...and with the prototypical articulation you should be able to run it back & forth on a straight test track. 
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Posted - February 04 2012 : 09:46:35 AM
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quote: quote:Zebrails, I mean the Royal Blue 4-6-2. The RB 2-8-0 is very common. I have one.
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - February 02 2012 : 04:15:13 AM
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I found this one in a collection I bought which included the 2 power packs I recently traded away , a Mantua UP 4-6-2, 3 other locos and 17 pieces of rolling stock and other goodies for 50 bucks. Took a while to get going but once it did, it ran like a champ.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - February 03 2012 : 02:08:51 AM
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I got that one dressed in the union pacific paint,thing can pull my most heaviest trains,now I do want one like you have there. Very nice!!
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Posted - February 06 2012 : 8:24:42 PM
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quote: quote: quote:Zebrails, I mean the Royal Blue 4-6-2. The RB 2-8-0 is very common. I have one.
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - February 02 2012 : 04:15:13 AM
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I found this one in a collection I bought which included the 2 power packs I recently traded away , a Mantua UP 4-6-2, 3 other locos and 17 pieces of rolling stock and other goodies for 50 bucks. Took a while to get going but once it did, it ran like a champ.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - February 03 2012 : 02:08:51 AM
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I got that one dressed in the union pacific paint,thing can pull my most heaviest trains,now I do want one like you have there. Very nice!!
Originally posted by royal blue - February 04 2012 : 09:46:35 AM
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Thanks, in the same collection, i got the up loco that you have. I have 2 UP locos so am planning on stripping one and repainting it in SP colors. They can haul a ton and work great with minimal work.
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Posted - February 11 2012 : 4:50:48 PM
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I filled a portion of my wishlist today at the trainshow!:
Diecast 0-4-0:
Mantua 4-6-0's:
2-6-2 by Mantua:
Mantua-Tyco 4-8-0:
Tyco GG-1 and a pretty rare one/VHTF:
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Posted - February 11 2012 : 5:59:25 PM
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dude you scored!!! i wish march would come so i could go to the train show in bakersfield, hoping to get 2 mantua steamers, i love your 2-6-2 and the 4-8-0 the most
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Posted - February 11 2012 : 6:56:08 PM
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Why thanks! Never have seen the 2-6-2 in Western Pacific atire. Not too many 4-6-2's or 2-8-2's this year. Didn't see a single Mantua 0-8-0. Did see one 0-6-0. That was it this year.
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Posted - February 11 2012 : 8:32:24 PM
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cool, i've seen the rare 0-8-0 on ebay for like $80 NIB, i'd like to get the 2001 version of mantuas 0-4-0 shifter, because it has a working headlight/tender light, and looks better. they're hard to find
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Posted - February 11 2012 : 8:33:56 PM
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i'll be darned there are 3 mantua 0-8-0s on ebay now, suprising
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