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Brianstyco
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 Posted - April 29 2014 :  9:25:54 PM Link directly to this topic  Show Profile  Add Brianstyco to Buddylist
Scored this new in box -un-assembled - all pieces in the kit - This was a steal at 6.00 plus shipping of around 3.00 - Most of these go for way more assembled
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gmoney
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I is sooo jealous of you!
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I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
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kovacste000
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 Posted - May 01 2014 :  09:55:58 AM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add kovacste000 to Buddylist
It just goes to show that sometimes you can find really good stuff for dirt cheap or really bad stuff for a ton of money. Yours is on the first one, the good one.
-Steve

"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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Brianstyco
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Thanks gmoney and kovacste000 - been a while since i got an item without bidding war - on t his -i couldn't believe it as most go for $20 and higher - very happy to get this on the low
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NickelPlate759
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 Posted - May 01 2014 :  11:10:35 PM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add NickelPlate759 to Buddylist
Neat to see one of these hoppers in kit form. Nice catch.

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I is sooo jealous of you!

Originally posted by gmoney - April 30 2014 : 9:52:35 PM



Uh-oh... Ben hacked Glenn's computer.
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Brianstyco
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 Posted - May 02 2014 :  06:59:13 AM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add Brianstyco to Buddylist
Thanks Nickelplate - rare to find in box like this and for good price - all of Tyco's operating hoppers can get pricey
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microbusss
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quote:
Neat to see one of these hoppers in kit form. Nice catch.
quote:
I is sooo jealous of you!
Originally posted by gmoney - April 30 2014 : 9:52:35 PM


Uh-oh... Ben hacked Glenn's computer.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759 - May 01 2014 :  11:10:35 PM


Ohhh I did not
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kovacste000
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Thanks gmoney and kovacste000 - been a while since i got an item without bidding war - on t his -i couldn't believe it as most go for $20 and higher - very happy to get this on the low

Originally posted by Brianstyco - May 01 2014 :  10:22:04 PM

No problem, Brian.
-Steve

"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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gmoney
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Nelson, Ben's just a bad influence! Tyco's operating hoppers are one of my addictions and the C&O is one of only two I don't have, and have never even seen in person. That "Ben-ism" just seemed to express my thoughts perfectly! A really nice find, Brian!
Glenn

I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
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Brianstyco
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 Posted - May 03 2014 :  05:58:35 AM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add Brianstyco to Buddylist
Glen - Thanks - couldnt believe i was only bidder on this - there was another seller who had over 10 of these listed at same time -some had issues such as missing steps bad paint fade and other defects
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Retired Alex
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 Posted - May 03 2014 :  08:53:06 AM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add Retired Alex to Buddylist
How do these operate? I have 2 hopper cars (don't know the make) that have operating doors in the bottom, they have to be driven over special tracks that force the doors open.
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walt
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 Posted - May 03 2014 :  09:23:38 AM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add walt to Buddylist
Very nice, Brian !!
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Brianstyco
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 Posted - May 03 2014 :  6:06:34 PM Link directly to this reply  Show Profile  Add Brianstyco to Buddylist
Retired Alex - Yes these operate via a special track section that comes with the unloading hopper car set by Tyco or early Mantua/Tyco version

Thanks Walt
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