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My diecast Mantua 0-4-0T engine. I noticed the lack of a brass bell and a diecast one is present/molded in!
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 10:04:44 AM
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my loco this week is a ken kidder mogul,ken
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 11:09:43 AM
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Switching to Diesel power, my LOTW is a CN Mantua, I think? an F-9. one of my few Canadian engines I own, ran across this one in a PA antique shop last year. I love the colors.
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 11:51:38 AM
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Rivarossi B&O 2-10-2.
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 12:25:48 PM
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Recently acquired from north of the border, this Lindberg SW7 rests near the STC offices. The frame may be slightly warped, but the body is solid and the well-worn and weathered coat belies the anonymous workaday ethic of a true soldier with a heart (that is, motor) that won't quit while it sings a gruff yet soothing song. Can't decide if I'mma leave her like this or treat to a repaint. Moxie is hard to replace.
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 12:56:08 PM
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neat SW7, spider How about just SCM or SP on the cab only with a number? 
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 1:01:50 PM
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Bachmann Bluebox Are a great deal. Got this for 30 bucks shipped. Smooth runner.
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 1:13:47 PM
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I'll post my 2 Tyco E-7s
Need the NH & BN ones!
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 1:16:38 PM
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N scale Con-Cor Pacific from across the pond...
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 1:38:47 PM
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Actually Ben;
that Lindberg is an SW600 and Tony tidied it up real nice...
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 3:52:03 PM
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Busss,
Nice E-8s. I don't have a one.
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 4:00:08 PM
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 current project, 90s bachmann f7. It was one of my first diesels i ever got, working on the rear power truck.
I buy, repair, and collect
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 4:03:07 PM
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That was my first loco SCVR66. Not a bad engine actually. Got it in a trainset for Christmas back '98. Out lasted my Life Like GP38-2's!
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 4:47:33 PM
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really?! I can't confirm if it's my first but definatly in the top 3 my first was an IHC 2-6-0 ATSF #7809 from the zenith limited set (photo in my bachmann f7 thread) I hope i get this old F unit running, i have soo many F7s, i have 2 athearn warbonnets which run incredible and have numerous other roadnames of f7s
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 7:16:43 PM
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A repainted Alco with handrails added from a So76 purchased at a show for the handrails.
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 7:33:24 PM
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Hey AF:
Whats the going rate these days for a set of GP20 or 430 handrails still sealed in the plastic bag?
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 8:05:21 PM
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Romcat,
I'm guessing somewhere around $10 or more shipped. I paid $10 for these rails and got a loco too at a show.
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 8:21:30 PM
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`bout what I figured AF.
I have a couple sets of brand new in the packet railings I'll have to post....
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 9:12:10 PM
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quote:Busss,
Nice E-8s. I don't have a one.
Originally posted by Alco Fan - February 19 2012 : 3:52:03 PM
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mmm nope they E-7s according to this: http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/tycobrownboxdiesels/id17.html
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 9:40:58 PM
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Here's the Burlington E-unit. Minty fresh 
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 11:28:27 PM
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Here's the NH E-unit...
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Posted - February 20 2012 : 08:25:37 AM
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hi ben this is way i check what e number goes with each,e6a shovel nose 3 single squarish windows,e7a bulldog nose 5 squarish windows,e8a bulldog nose 4 round windows,e9a bulldog nose with same windows as 8 only exterior difference was headlight flush fitted,but since some e8s were retro fitted with these lenses the only reliable way to check was by its power pack ie motor,ken
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Posted - February 20 2012 : 10:08:12 AM
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ah I see Good info ken Thanks
Serious jealousy for the locos, Mike & DaCheez  They just as nice as my CofSF UP loco
Which btw came in the box
Still it was crazy of Tyco to come out with those locos Especially since at the time they were only making Amtrak passenger cars 
Red Box had NH & UP passenger cars & would work with the E-7s Also there was Burlington & that'd work with the BN unit hehe
Now you know why I want to find them cars
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 Posted - February 20 2012 : 1:02:26 PM
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Hi All,
Some really nice engines this week. I like the E units alot.
My Wife and I picked this up this past weekend at a Flea Market. From a seller set up outside the building of all things. Kinda tells how warm the weather is here this winter. I have not run it yet, It needs a new pair of shoes (traction tires) first and a lube oil and filter. I am a huge F unit fan, so this fits right in and I did not have this livery. I will post the set in the Garage sale report forum.
Thanks for looking.
Mytyco
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Posted - February 20 2012 : 7:51:36 PM
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quote:
Schooled by Busss.
Thank you sir!
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Posted - February 21 2012 : 01:21:00 AM
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Last in the batch of oddballs my brother brought me back from his honeymoon. AHM trolly. Has the exact same drive as my custom B&O switcher so it moves along pretty good!
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Posted - February 24 2012 : 5:50:58 PM
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I recieved a trolley like that years ago. I need to dig it out.
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