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Well, that's very grand of you RP, I don't know though, getting them OUT
of Canada is going to be a hat trick. The hold is only for 24 hours, so if
the clock runs out I'll be sure to let you know.
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quote:Well, that's very grand of you RP, I don't know though, getting them OUT
of Canada is going to be a hat trick. The hold is only for 24 hours, so if
the clock runs out I'll be sure to let you know.
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Get cheez over there! 
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Posted - June 30 2020 : 11:42:52 AM
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I'm trying!!! He's off line and the clock is ticking!!! I feel like Diana Rigg
tied to the rails!!!!
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Posted - July 01 2020 : 4:47:08 PM
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An Ebay auction I did the low opening bid on and 6 days latter I won for that first opening bid.
Nine HObbyline cars. Must to have been DUMB luck. Now I need some Toledo, Peoria, and Western logos to replace the damaged and missing ones.0
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Posted - July 01 2020 : 9:28:05 PM
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WHOA. Nice lot, Frank. Congrats!
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quote:I'm trying!!! He's off line and the clock is ticking!!! I feel like Diana Rigg
tied to the rails!!!!
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â June 30 2020Â :Â 11:42:52 AM
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You will like it when you get it I hope.
This one was from a South Hicksville train club. Guess it was too colorful and toylike for their layout.
I used a black marker for the trucks.
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Posted - July 02 2020 : 12:43:10 PM
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I went back today and bought both engines. The shark was held in the back for Chops, which I thought was impressive as: a) I didn't know they would hold stuff and, b) even I wasn't 100% positive which Value Village I saw it at, yet Chops found it by phone.
Both engines are in good cosmetic shape. The Alco is missing its pinion gear, but the motor does run. The shark tries to run, but something is binding.
RP, since you and Chops seem to have settled the shark, are you still interested in the Alco?
Here's the beauty queen with her sisters. The engine in the back was restored and given to me by Tony L., the middle is my slightly scuffed original example, and the front is the thrift store engine which is arguably in the best shape of the three.
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Posted - July 02 2020 : 2:24:14 PM
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I believe I only have the Canadiana boxcar someplace
Tyco made a matching caboose too
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Posted - July 02 2020 : 5:41:45 PM
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Wow, that trio of Sharks is impressive, DaCheez - congrats!
Yep, I'm definitely still interested in the Alco - I'll take it! I've PM'd you.
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Posted - July 02 2020 : 5:44:20 PM
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quote:
Yep, I'm definitely still interested in the Alco - I'll take it! I've PM'd you.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - July 02 2020 : 5:41:45 PM
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I want one too someday 
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Posted - July 06 2020 : 9:33:17 PM
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Returned from the Nicholas Smith Train & Toy Store today with yet another haul, this one 100% Tyco stuff. I've said it before and I'll say it again - this train store is hands down the best in terms of new & especially used model trains, in all scales!
Notable finds include:
Dummy Tyco "Red Box Era" Blue Bonnet F9's - A & B units ($10 each)
Holly Sugar covered hopper - $10
Pipe Unloader (manual) - $2
Rio Grande caboose - $6
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| Score on the A and B units. Go ahead, super detail them. You know you want to.
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Posted - July 07 2020 : 12:46:56 PM
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| The SF units look like they're in nice shape. Gotta love those Red Box engines!
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Posted - July 07 2020 : 12:50:25 PM
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quote:Score on the A and B units. Go ahead, super detail them. You know you want to.
Originally posted by kristofer4301Â -Â July 07 2020Â :Â 02:05:28 AM
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A tyco purist wont unfortunately. Those Fs are like a blank canvas!
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Posted - July 07 2020 : 9:27:47 PM
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Thanks guys!
But Alex is right - no detailing allowed on those SF "Red Box" dummies - they are just too beautiful.
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Posted - July 07 2020 : 10:03:34 PM
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| Tycos are the best project canvases! Respect to Robert for keeping them original however.
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Posted - July 08 2020 : 08:40:22 AM
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quote:Tycos are the best project canvases! Respect to Robert for keeping them original however.
Originally posted by kristofer4301Â -Â July 07 2020Â :Â 10:03:34 PM
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Truth!
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Posted - July 09 2020 : 6:02:33 PM
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Bachmann Spectrum 4-8-2 Mountain
$40
I just ordered a tender for it. I’m going to re-letter and decal this for the ATSF.
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Posted - July 10 2020 : 9:12:37 PM
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Nice, Kristopher! Can't wait to see it finished.
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| Awesome! What kind of tender?
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Posted - July 11 2020 : 6:38:39 PM
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kool
great stuffs you got, RP
that Holly Sugar dump car is 1 of 2 I needs
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Posted - July 11 2020 : 10:58:42 PM
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quote:kool
great stuffs you got, RP
that Holly Sugar dump car is 1 of 2 I needs
Originally posted by microbusss-July 11 2020: 6:38:39 PM
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Thanks busss! 
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Posted - July 12 2020 : 11:46:49 AM
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quote: quote:kool
great stuffs you got, RP
that Holly Sugar dump car is 1 of 2 I needs
Originally posted by microbusss-July 11 2020: 6:38:39 PM
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Thanks busss!
Originally posted by RP model railroads - July 11 2020 : 10:58:42 PM
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other one being the Brach's Candies hopper
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Posted - July 18 2020 : 1:45:15 PM
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Still waiting on that tender for that streamer to arrive. 
Anyways today I made my way to Pearson’s Model Trains in Valdese NC. Which is about 30 minutes from where I live.
The store had a decent amount of Lionel but not a lot of used/old/junk stuff which I love to go through.
I managed to find these two OK Streamliner kits however. I got a really good deal on them and I am excited to put them together sometime. They also threw in the new Lionel catalog! I’m going to put up the Santa Fe shark set and probably a ten-wheeler or that Southern freight set. Still undecided.
Anyways here’s the stuff. I got a vista dome and a baggage car (I think).
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Nice passenger coach kits! Can't wait to see them built.
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Posted - July 19 2020 : 01:08:10 AM
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OK! That is a blast from the past. Haven't seen those in like
forever. Not superlative, not mind-bending, not hyper realistic,
they are just OK! Love it. I look forward to seeing these, too.
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Posted - July 19 2020 : 10:00:29 PM
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Aquired these paper collectables
 
will be going up on e bay soon
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| That Ye Olde Stuff is wonderful.
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Posted - July 20 2020 : 12:14:44 AM
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| Love those OK streamliners! I have a small fleet waiting on a "someday" rebuild. They're not the most realistic, but they make up for it with their authentic aluminum sheen.
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Posted - July 20 2020 : 08:54:37 AM
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| Those books sure do look old!
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Posted - July 20 2020 : 10:57:34 AM
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| They be The motor maintence book is about REAL diesel motors The books are going up on ebay this week
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Posted - July 20 2020 : 12:33:07 PM
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quote:They be The motor maintence book is about REAL diesel motors The books are going up on ebay this week
Originally posted by thesiding - July 20 2020 : 10:57:34 AM
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Neat! How much?
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Posted - July 20 2020 : 1:48:34 PM
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Bought this a few weeks ago. At Willis Hobbies and Mr Cheapos records store near Mineola New York.
A slot car and a Rick Ross CD. Yes I do like some rap music. Go figure.
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Posted - July 20 2020 : 2:54:56 PM
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Turns out a lot of rappers were and are Model Railroaders
Did you get to Willis Hobby? It is "literally" spitting distance from there
(di not know they sold toys)
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Posted - July 22 2020 : 11:39:33 AM
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| My mistake You BOUGHT THE car at Willis CD at Mr. Cheapo how was Willis?
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Posted - July 22 2020 : 11:41:44 AM
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quote: quote:They be The motor maintence book is about REAL diesel motors The books are going up on ebay this week
Originally posted by thesiding - July 20 2020 : 10:57:34 AM
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Neat! How much?
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3Â -Â July 20 2020Â :Â 12:33:07 PM
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The books are on e bay now starting at 1.99 along with other rail related stuff including Marx HO or at least later on with the Marx
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Posted - August 04 2020 : 12:41:29 PM
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A few HObbyline keepers from e-bey arrived yesterday with 5 or 6 odd line cars. The different lines are Mantua/Tyco, Rivarossi, Marx, and Varney.
frank
Here is the odd stuff.
toptrain
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| Cool stuff. Hope you can get that rust colored gunk off the B&O cars.
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Posted - August 04 2020 : 1:51:55 PM
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Nice items you bought Frank. These days safer thru the mail than visiting one of the shows.
Edison show cancelled but possibility something before the end of the year. Maybe.
Then again there is always next year.
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Posted - August 04 2020 : 1:55:01 PM
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quote:My mistake You BOUGHT THE car at Willis CD at Mr. Cheapo how was Willis?
Originally posted by thesiding - July 22 2020 : 11:39:33 AM
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Willis Hobbies looks a bit anemic and different. Supplies slow in coming in.
Still it is there for us to visit and enjoy.
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Posted - August 04 2020 : 4:41:44 PM
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no trains found at garage sales since the Lionel purchase in March 
still lookiting tho
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Posted - August 04 2020 : 9:33:34 PM
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Nice finds, Frank! Congrats!
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Posted - August 05 2020 : 9:23:32 PM
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hey I went back a few pages & Chops has the same Lionel set I got! 
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I do? 
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quote:I do?
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oh read it wrong 
its Brian4321 who has that set 
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Posted - August 07 2020 : 10:23:52 AM
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Thank heavens! I thought I was having another
Sleepy Joe moment.
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Posted - August 07 2020 : 5:35:48 PM
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quote:Thank heavens! I thought I was having another
Sleepy Joe moment.
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DITTO!
sorry my bad hehe
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well what do you know
I found one AHM CNW loco for $5 that was $10 at a garage sale!!
YAYNESS!!
has "Route of the "400" " on the other side
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Awesome find, and cheap!
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