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 Posted - October 07 2012 : 09:07:44 AM
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Saw this on Ebay. Currently (Oct. 7) it's listed as: brass 0-4-0 switcher.
Who made it?
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Posted - October 07 2012 : 09:10:20 AM
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Try again with the image.
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Posted - October 07 2012 : 09:20:38 AM
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good old ken kidder,missing wood burner stack,ken
http://www.hoseeker.net/kenkidder/kenkiddercatalog1964pg1.jpg
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Posted - October 07 2012 : 10:48:17 AM
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Thanks. I usually go to HOSeeker before I post something here. But, as usual, I got bogged down looking at all the other stuff. Posting it here is much more fun and easier.
If I knew I could get a drive axle/wheels, I'd bid on it.
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Posted - October 07 2012 : 11:12:30 AM
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hi,seen them loads of times on ebay not that rare,seen them go in better condition,for $30-80,just keep eyes peeled, they do turn up often,ken
$41
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plantation-Engine-0-4-0-Brass-/150874243626?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2320ce422a
even $25
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plantation-Engine-0-4-0-Brass-/160877927581?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2575125c9d
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Posted - October 07 2012 : 12:31:35 PM
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I got mine with the tender for $15! Runs well.
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Posted - October 07 2012 : 12:38:22 PM
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| hi justin,and you were very very lucky,nice to see that bargains can still be had,ken
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Posted - October 07 2012 : 1:13:43 PM
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<sarcasm> THANK YOU </sarcasm>
Great - now I have ANOTHER thing to add to my wishlist. 
=)
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Posted - October 07 2012 : 1:21:59 PM
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| Well guys, I'm sorry to have been bidding against ya'll several times! I'd intersted in such a locomotive, and wanted to take a stab at this particular one, but I have that bad feeling they run like my AHM RS2 (blender).
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Posted - October 08 2012 : 8:10:54 PM
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I think they run pretty smooth, just fast. They have 5 pole motors and shouldn't grind like old Mehano AHM 3 pole motors.
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Posted - October 08 2012 : 8:21:19 PM
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Nelson's right. Runs great and some what quiet for a open framer! I own one like I have stated. In fact, here it is:
For $15, I couldn't go wrong and I didn't!
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Posted - October 08 2012 : 8:55:18 PM
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The Lil Minner is a ATT little engine. it isn't a 0-4-0t. it is a 2-2-0t. Only one axel drives. Barely pulls it self. A conversation piece. The plantation by Kidder is a 0-4-0t. The lil miner is 2/3 it's size. The best thing I know about this engine is that it dont need a whole lot of numbers. Number 1 will do.
* I hope you like it Sean.
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Posted - October 08 2012 : 9:15:04 PM
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The redneck got Kidder #2. Sean G got Kidder #5. My picture, Seans engine.
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Posted - October 08 2012 : 9:30:02 PM
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When I was a kid a friend of mine had an ATT Yardbird 0-4-0. As I recall it was quite speedy, but smooth running. These motors are much better versions of those found in some of the Aristo-Craft New One models.
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Posted - October 08 2012 : 9:38:54 PM
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Nelson, A modified yardbird came in mt ATT CP passenger set. Instead of a step front pilot , Mine has a cowcatcher. If i remember right when you bought the yardbird new for the 14.95. both pilots came in the box. one on and one spare.
* I never compared which one,s ran better. the aristo with the vertical shaft motor or the ATT.
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Posted - October 08 2012 : 9:54:09 PM
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Frank, I remember when you got that set, but I didn't get a Yardbird, much less for $15. The only one I know who got a deal like that was Justin.
One of your buddies was selling an 0-4-0T a while back, but he wanted $70.
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Posted - October 09 2012 : 10:04:33 AM
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When I got this set I thought all was Ok. There was no test track. $40. seemed a good price. When I checked the loco. Motor worm gear wasn't engaging drive gear. Brass frame was bad. Tried soldering and just couldn't get it right. At my friend Charlies house. Looking throuhgh trains found the one I got. So now my set is almost complete. I need a part for a passenger car. I sure I will find a parts car.
* Photo shows original 0-4-0 switcher. Second photo new loco. Notice the different smoke stack and domes.
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Posted - October 09 2012 : 11:37:38 PM
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Frank, I remember we were talking about the bent frame at the show. Too bad it was a total loss.
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Posted - October 10 2012 : 07:16:17 AM
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sorry NC shortlines,for misleading you on this one,here is the link to right info,ken
http://www.tri-ang.co.uk/OONew/attLocos.htm
http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/atttrainsresource/id123.html
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