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 Posted - April 11 2012 : 6:24:24 PM
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Guys,
again, I have another unknown steamer that I just got as well.....Anyone know the maker?
Again, any help is greatly appreciated!
~John
Many have tried to, and failed, ya just can't repair stupid... 
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 6:28:38 PM
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wow that looks like one very old brass loco,are there any truck missing ie is it a 2-6-0 ken
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 6:35:53 PM
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Ken,
Yes they are off the locomotive.... I have the 2 wheel pilot truck so..... As it needs a new spring.....Otherwise not in to bad of shape! I also believe, I have the tender as well.....
~John
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 6:48:46 PM
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i am guessing an old mantua 8 ball mogul ken
ps one down bar of cab windows removed
http://www.hoseeker.net/mantuainformation/mantuacatalog19484950pg17.jpg
if it comes up for sale might be interested
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 7:20:51 PM
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Yes, it is a Mantua. My train buddy owns one. It's not a Santa Fe prototype. I just gotta ask him that magic number, THE PRICE!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 8:23:51 PM
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Looks like the roof has the dreaded "zincpest".
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 8:50:45 PM
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Hi John,
It is a Mantua 8-Ball 2-6-0. It was produced between the mid to late 1940's through the 1950's. Yours appears to me a later 1950's model. The 1940's and prewar model has a brass chassis.
Yours also seems to have some zimax rot to the cab roof...and maybe the beginnings on the steam chest.
Here is one of mine:
This is the box cover to show how they were intended to be built:
You can get replacement roofs from Dan Bush at Yardbirdtrains, provided he has any in stock.
Otherwise! Great model! I have a thing for those little Mantua locos, as can be seen in my parts stash below!
Sean
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 9:46:18 PM
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Thanks guys! I also have what looks to be a brass 4-4-0 as well, that I haven't got pictures of it yet as I just got him as well.......
Actually I take that back, I've got 2 brass 4-4-0's both tho, in some really sad shape! BUT, what I paid for the box, was well.........WELL worth it with everything else inside!
PLUS, I couldn't for the life of me, help myself!!!!!!
~John
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Posted - April 11 2012 : 10:11:42 PM
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quote:Thanks guys! I also have what looks to be a brass 4-4-0 as well, that I haven't got pictures of it yet as I just got him as well.......
Actually I take that back, I've got 2 brass 4-4-0's both tho, in some really sad shape! BUT, what I paid for the box, was well.........WELL worth it with everything else inside!
PLUS, I couldn't for the life of me, help myself!!!!!!
Originally posted by EM-1Â -Â April 11 2012Â :Â 9:46:18 PM
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If this is the 4-4-0, then it is the Mantua Belle of the 80's:
Sean
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