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 Posted - June 16 2012 : 8:44:57 PM
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I just came in and noticed the auction and was the only bidder. It comes with the nonpowered unit but it has no trucks and no box. I thought I probably would pay that much at a show so I went for it. This is my first Tyco E-8.
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Posted - June 16 2012 : 9:43:54 PM
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 I got mine for at least $30 I think at a train show in Denver & the only problem I had was that teency pinion gear It slipped & raced the engine  So I had a friend fix it & idk how he did it
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Posted - June 17 2012 : 2:58:46 PM
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I had those on my watch list! I moved and have no internet. Good price!
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Posted - June 17 2012 : 4:00:29 PM
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I love San Fran and the Golden Gate, so I have always liked that engine... Will purchase on someday most likely...
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Posted - June 17 2012 : 4:32:28 PM
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I'm hoping that the City of SF runs as good as the other 6 axle Tycos have run for me. Come to think of it I don't think I've ever had a chance to buy any Tyco E-8s at train shows for a reasonable price that is. I might try to power the nonpowered unit with one of my extra 630s running gear or custom paint it for the PRR.
Sorry Justin, I just lucked into them, I hope it was luck.
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Posted - June 17 2012 : 8:30:12 PM
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I found one Tyco BN E8 last year at a show, for $12 I brought it home. Don't see the E8's that often, as far as Tyco goes, at the Mid-Atlantic shows I go to.
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Posted - June 17 2012 : 9:46:02 PM
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quote:I just came in and noticed the auction and was the only bidder. It comes with the nonpowered unit but it has no trucks and no box. I thought I probably would pay that much at a show so I went for it. This is my first Tyco E-8.
Originally posted by Alco Fan - June 16 2012 : 8:44:57 PM
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Sorry, it's been pointed out that it's an E-7
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Posted - June 17 2012 : 11:55:27 PM
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| Don't you just love it when you're the only bidder? XD. I bought a BN E-unit a couple years back at a show for $20. They're neat engines :)
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Posted - June 18 2012 : 1:54:42 PM
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Its ok Alco Fan. Haven't gotten internet at my new place and been using free Wi-Fi at my workplace, Krystal's!
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Posted - June 18 2012 : 2:12:12 PM
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quote:Don't you just love it when you're the only bidder? XD. I bought a BN E-unit a couple years back at a show for $20. They're neat engines :)
Originally posted by DaCheez - June 17 2012 : 11:55:27 PM
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Cheez you're so right and it doesn't happen very often. I had sort of lost interest in them.since I had not had any luck.
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