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 Posted - August 25 2013 : 09:51:30 AM
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another junkbox find, while table-diving, this Conrail caboose is by Bowser, I don't have much of anything by Bowser, looks to be in good shape, and I have a few Conrail items, so....it found a new home for $3.
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 10:04:29 AM
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nice one jerry my cars this week athearn blatz 3 different running numbers,ken
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 Posted - August 25 2013 : 10:15:35 AM
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A special Tyco gondola 
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 3:12:03 PM
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Mantua PFE reefer. It has plastic roof and ends, cardboard sides, and a metal bottom.
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 5:14:33 PM
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Here is my car of the week, the only problem is I'm scared to put her together because I not good at putting thing together. Not sure it I would have gotten it had I known it was a kit.
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 6:02:32 PM
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Jerry, I almost bought that! I had it out on the table and was about to pay for it until I saw the broken steps.  I think we had the same dealer here at the Greenberg show in NJ, who was selling everything for $3 from a box under the table. I ended up getting a GI Joe Plymouth and a Tyco NH B unit for $5 instead.
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 6:49:44 PM
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 I want that car, GG-1 Guy
That 1 of 4 Walthers Tongue-in-Cheek models 
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 6:53:42 PM
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quote:A special Tyco gondola
Originally posted by microbusss - August 25 2013 : 10:15:35 AM
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What's so special about it?
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 6:58:10 PM
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quote:Jerry, I almost bought that! ..was about to pay for it until I saw the broken steps. I think we had the same dealer here at the Greenberg show in NJ, ... I ended up getting a GI Joe Plymouth .. instead.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â August 25 2013Â :Â 6:02:32 PM
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Yes, I saw the other GI Joe pieces ( Gon, tanker , caboose ) in rather decrepit shape, so I passed on those, but I would have bought them otherwise. I can live with the broken steps, and fix them later. Just don't see many Conrail cabooses, really. Did the guy have his wife helping him? This is the guy(and lady) I bought the Tenshodo UP brass diesel from, for $8.  Other stuff I bought from him was a Tootsieroll tanker, a B&O 0-4-0, a bunch of rolling stock from the box under the table, the Tyco GT 4301, etc. I came back as the show was closing and bought a Tempo BL-2 FEC from them as well. I was happy to trade my dollars for their stuff. Not overpriced.
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 7:00:12 PM
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quote: I'm scared to put her together because I not good at putting thing together. Not sure it I would have gotten it had I known it was a kit.
Originally posted by GG-1 Guy - August 25 2013 : 5:14:33 PM
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I have no doubt you'll have willing buyers if you chose to part with this piece, it's a hard one to find. I like it myself. Let us know if you decide you want to part with it.
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 7:35:30 PM
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| gmoney - look at the pipes They are Nite-Glow!!
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 7:43:11 PM
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That was the couple! The GI Joe loco had no defects except a missing horn, so I may paint it over. No steals like that Tenshodo diesel that I found (wow!), but their prices were refreshingly reasonable. They some more interested in moving stuff, rather than dragging it from show to show. There a re a lot of dealers who could learn something from them.
Those Bowsers are nice PRR prototype cabeese, and I was going to buy it in spite of the CR livery, but seeing the missing steps killed it for me. Just as well, since now you get to enjoy it.
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Yes, I saw the other GI Joe pieces ( Gon, tanker , caboose ) in rather decrepit shape, so I passed on those, but I would have bought them otherwise. I can live with the broken steps, and fix them later. Just don't see many Conrail cabooses, really. Did the guy have his wife helping him? This is the guy(and lady) I bought the Tenshodo UP brass diesel from, for $8. Other stuff I bought from him was a Tootsieroll tanker, a B&O 0-4-0, a bunch of rolling stock from the box under the table, the Tyco GT 4301, etc. I came back as the show was closing and bought a Tempo BL-2 FEC from them as well. I was happy to trade my dollars for their stuff. Not overpriced.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â August 25 2013Â :Â 6:58:10 PM
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 Posted - August 25 2013 : 7:50:57 PM
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I has a Rambo set complete Minus the stickers
I made it into a US ARMY train
Need to get the engine redone since I made the loco into a dummy 
Only thing I missing from the A-Team set is the flatcar!
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 8:13:21 PM
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quote:gmoney - look at the pipes They are Nite-Glow!!
Originally posted by microbusss - August 25 2013 : 7:35:30 PM
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Part of the operating crane loader as found in the Golden Eagle set. The stakebed truck you posted in AOTW is probably from the same set.
Operating Crane Loader:
http://www.ho-scaletrains.net/tycoactionaccessories/id79.html
Golden Eagle set:
http://tycotrain.tripod.com/tycotrains/id102.html
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Posted - August 25 2013 : 10:00:54 PM
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cool Now I needs the Pipe Loader
ONE more pic & its a Mantua
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Posted - August 27 2013 : 4:10:20 PM
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forgot this turned up as well,ken
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Posted - August 27 2013 : 4:44:43 PM
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** OLD GLOBE all metal tank car UNION STARCH Co.
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Posted - August 27 2013 : 4:51:46 PM
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the thing that ALL model companies forget on BN cabooses is The ends are yellow! 
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Posted - August 27 2013 : 5:11:06 PM
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hi ben,thats not the only thing they miss off em,thats why most are classed as toy trains,ken
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Posted - August 27 2013 : 6:47:05 PM
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Frank, sometimes you come up with some really interesting old stuff!
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Posted - August 27 2013 : 10:14:40 PM
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*** Glenn I think I get all the old stuff nobody wants. It seems that when I pick it up and it is heavy, then I look at it. There is enough of the light weight plastic around.
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Posted - August 28 2013 : 12:58:20 AM
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quote: quote:Jerry, I almost bought that! ..was about to pay for it until I saw the broken steps. I think we had the same dealer here at the Greenberg show in NJ, ... I ended up getting a GI Joe Plymouth .. instead.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â August 25 2013Â :Â 6:02:32 PM
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Yes, I saw the other GI Joe pieces ( Gon, tanker , caboose ) in rather decrepit shape, so I passed on those, but I would have bought them otherwise. I can live with the broken steps, and fix them later. Just don't see many Conrail cabooses, really. Did the guy have his wife helping him? This is the guy(and lady) I bought the Tenshodo UP brass diesel from, for $8. Other stuff I bought from him was a Tootsieroll tanker, a B&O 0-4-0, a bunch of rolling stock from the box under the table, the Tyco GT 4301, etc. I came back as the show was closing and bought a Tempo BL-2 FEC from them as well. I was happy to trade my dollars for their stuff. Not overpriced.
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â August 25 2013Â :Â 6:58:10 PM
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Speaking of GI Joe and trains.....I THINK I might have the GI Joe, tanker, was the "tank" all green with no lettering? Or if I don't have the GI Joe tanker, who made a Military green tanker, with no lettering on it? and for what set?
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Posted - August 28 2013 : 08:08:47 AM
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the Tyco tank car was made for the G.I. Joe & Rambo set
Altho the A-Team set has one It has a red stripe on it
Only thing I has for the G.I. Joe set is the loco
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Posted - August 28 2013 : 08:38:38 AM
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Bachmann Chessie...
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Posted - August 28 2013 : 09:56:20 AM
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quote:the Tyco tank car was made for the G.I. Joe & Rambo set
Altho the A-Team set has one It has a red stripe on it
Only thing I has for the G.I. Joe set is the loco
Originally posted by microbusss - August 28 2013 : 08:08:47 AM
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Ben,
I'm not sure if the tanker I have is TYCO, I have not looked to see. I just know its all green with a black frame. And is Military green.....
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Posted - August 28 2013 : 10:01:32 AM
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Mike,
Nice! I think, I have that same caboose too, I love the paint job Bachmann used as its one, (paint scheme) not often seen on models and I believe is the only time that paint scheme was used!
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Posted - August 28 2013 : 4:33:42 PM
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Hi All,
Great stuff this week.
This is mine in keeping with the caboose theme. It is a Bachmann from one of the "Diesel Express" sets.
Thanks for sharing.
Mytyco
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Posted - August 28 2013 : 9:44:15 PM
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That Union Starch tank car is pretty fine. I like the way the coloring and lettering has aged.quote:** OLD GLOBE all metal tank car UNION STARCH Co.
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Posted - August 29 2013 : 02:00:08 AM
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Well, my COTW.....
A caboose of sorts to keep up the caboose theme.....
EDIT:
Forgot to mention, this was picked up at the train show just over a week ago.....$1.00 and I thought for a complete TYCO wasn't bad! Only part missing, is the coupler box cover under the car end, and that's something I have! (Probably won't get one anyway,) as it will end up with Kadee couplers, that were ment for narrow gauge, or logging, as they are smaller and look a bit more "correct" to the car type.
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