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 Posted - August 17 2014 : 11:35:44 AM
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My AOTW is a fishing boat souvenir I got at Sharkey's at Ocean Shores a year or two ago.
-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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Posted - August 17 2014 : 1:58:54 PM
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Here's a rare Tyco billboard. This is the original Trains and Speedways print... Don't see this one often...
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 4:10:55 PM
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quote:Here's a rare Tyco billboard. This is the original Trains and Speedways print... Don't see this one often...
Originally posted by walt - August 17 2014 : 1:58:54 PM
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Cool! Is it one of those Tyco billboards that are supposed to light up? Whatever the case, sweet find.
-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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Posted - August 17 2014 : 6:00:16 PM
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quote: quote:Here's a rare Tyco billboard. This is the original Trains and Speedways print... Don't see this one often...
Originally posted by walt - August 17 2014 : 1:58:54 PM
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Cool! Is it one of those Tyco billboards that are supposed to light up?Whatever the case, sweet find.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â August 17 2014Â :Â 4:10:55 PM
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Yes, the bulb is visible just above the printing...
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 6:17:20 PM
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quote: quote: quote:Here's a rare Tyco billboard. This is the original Trains and Speedways print... Don't see this one often...
Originally posted by walt - August 17 2014 : 1:58:54 PM
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Cool! Is it one of those Tyco billboards that are supposed to light up?Whatever the case, sweet find.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â August 17 2014Â :Â 4:10:55 PM
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Yes, the bulb is visible just above the printing...
Originally posted by walt - August 17 2014 : 6:00:16 PM
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How did I not notice that? Man, I feel like an idiot right now.
-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."
Edited by - kovacste000 on August 17 2014 6:27:05 PM
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 7:03:22 PM
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My AOTW is a Tyco ( Pola ) Rolling Bridge, not a common item. Haven't negotiated a price with the boss yet, but it's in my possession, anyway. :) I think I have all the parts to it, too. Kind of clunky operation, but a fun item.
(Photo taken on an AMC Hornet hood )
Jerry
  
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 7:47:45 PM
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Nice bridge Jerry...GIMMEEEE
Possession is 9/10ths of the law, right? 
I found a real example of this type of bridge used near Wildwood NJ. Don't know if it is in fact still there. We are going there in September, maybe I'll see if I can find it.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 7:50:31 PM
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MY AOTW (what I'm calling it anyway) is a Union Pacific-opoly board I found at a flea market. Missing a lot of stuff, I think most of the tokens are there. I'm going to put it up on the wall in the train room.
 
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 7:56:28 PM
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actually drill a hole in the middle, glue tokens around the hole, add a clock mech & voila!
You got a clock!
Walt - I think its a blinky bulb I read someplace that its a blinking billboard
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 9:22:37 PM
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quote:actually drill a hole in the middle, glue tokens around the hole, add a clock mech & voila!
You got a clock!
Originally posted by microbusss - August 17 2014 : 7:56:28 PM
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Hey that's a great idea
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 9:27:13 PM
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Yes, Ben. Tyco billboards blink .. Glad the Life-Like billboards don't blink...
Glad you have the bridge, Jerry!
Edited by - walt on August 17 2014 9:28:36 PM
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 9:36:30 PM
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quote: quote:actually drill a hole in the middle, glue tokens around the hole, add a clock mech & voila!
You got a clock!
Originally posted by microbusss - August 17 2014 : 7:56:28 PM
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Hey that's a great idea
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â August 17 2014Â :Â 9:22:37 PM
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That's actually a pretty cool idea. JNXT, I totally think you should do this.
-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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Posted - August 17 2014 : 10:52:02 PM
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quote:(Photo taken on an AMC Hornet hood)
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â August 17 2014Â :Â 7:03:22 PM
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Ben, you going to let him one-up you like that?!?
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Posted - August 17 2014 : 11:25:14 PM
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YES!
Here is a Bachmann BN trackster van Paid $40 for it 
missing front grill & bumper
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Posted - August 18 2014 : 10:48:53 AM
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quote:MY AOTW (what I'm calling it anyway) is a Union Pacific-opoly board I found at a flea market. Missing a lot of stuff, I think most of the tokens are there. I'm going to put it up on the wall in the train room.
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â August 17 2014Â :Â 7:50:31 PM
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I couldn't think of a more fitting railroad to make a Monopoly game about!
Edited by - ChessieRR on August 18 2014 10:49:05 AM
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 02:06:08 AM
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The tug "Mojave" off the Felinite Wharf on the El Paso Model
Train Club, by long time modeler, Fred Sunderman. Terrific AOTW
posts, they just keep surprising me again and again. Link below
is a short video of the wharf in use, it is operational. You guys just
keep inspiring me with all your cool stuffs and great photography.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVZ72eGrLOE
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 02:24:39 AM
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| Nice, Jeff. Isn't the Tyco SOS car colorful!
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 08:05:49 AM
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quote:YES!
Here is a Bachmann BN trackster van Paid $40 for it
Originally posted by microbusss - August 17 2014 : 11:25:14 PM
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Ben, you paid HOW MUCH?! The Deal-meister, the yard sale KING of Nebraska, Dollar-man, paid THAT much for that?!   Wow, you must have had it BAD for that BN green... I think I paid no more than 15 for mine. Wonder how many HO cars I can repaint in BN green to get you to spend THAT kind of money. Whew...I don't think I've even seen them sell on Ebay for that much. 25 maybe. Wow. I now know Ben's weakness....
Jerry
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 09:48:27 AM
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| He meant $4, Jerry...
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 11:03:53 AM
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quote:He meant $4, Jerry...
Originally posted by walt - August 19 2014 : 09:48:27 AM
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nopes Honest it was $40
It was from a antique store in Omaha
Now I wants 3-4 of the Conrail pickups , the bus & the 2 equipment trucks
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 3:12:52 PM
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quote: quote:He meant $4, Jerry...
Originally posted by walt - August 19 2014 : 09:48:27 AM
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nopes Honest it was $40
It was from a antique store in Omaha
Now I wants 3-4 of the Conrail pickups , the bus & the 2 equipment trucks
Originally posted by microbusss - August 19 2014 : 11:03:53 AM
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That's a lot of money! For something like that at least.
-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."
Edited by - kovacste000 on August 19 2014 3:13:36 PM
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 3:14:10 PM
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This Woodland Scenics tractor and disk have been sitting in a box for a few years. I've finally gotten around to building and painting them. They're a diecast kit that I assembled while I had the epoxy out for a locomotive repair. The tractor bears a real likeness to a John Deere Model H, so I painted it green and yellow even though allegiance to a past employer makes me wish it were Allis Chalmers.
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 4:08:39 PM
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quote: quote:He meant $4, Jerry...
Originally posted by walt - August 19 2014 : 09:48:27 AM
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nopes Honest it was $40
It was from a antique store in Omaha
Originally posted by microbusss - August 19 2014 : 11:03:53 AM
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And it's missing parts...They seen you coming!
Edited by - walt on August 19 2014 4:21:26 PM
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 4:43:35 PM
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quote: quote: quote:He meant $4, Jerry...
Originally posted by walt - August 19 2014 : 09:48:27 AM
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nopes Honest it was $40
It was from a antique store in Omaha
Originally posted by microbusss - August 19 2014 : 11:03:53 AM
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And it's missing parts...They seen you coming!
Originally posted by walt - August 19 2014 : 4:08:39 PM
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I have been told that an item is worth what someone will pay for it....so that is a $40 BN van
Definitely antique store pricing
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - August 19 2014 : 7:09:47 PM
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quote: quote:He meant $4, Jerry...
Originally posted by walt - August 19 2014 : 09:48:27 AM
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nopes Honest it was $40
It was from a antique store in Omaha
Now I wants 3-4 of the Conrail pickups , the bus & the 2 equipment trucks
Originally posted by microbusss - August 19 2014 : 11:03:53 AM
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I hate to break it to you, but I got mine for... free, and I don't even particularly like the little thing. They hardly run at all. For that price though yours had better be running like a watch!
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Posted - August 21 2014 : 8:26:49 PM
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I'd really like to play that -opoly game, but I never had much luck with Monopoly.
My contribution this week is a Wiad 307EB mobile crane.
I was gifted it a few years ago. I think it's very cool.
I've seen unpowered versions in the old mags for a few bucks.
This powered version went for well over $200 in the 60's or early 70's.
Love it!
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Posted - August 21 2014 : 8:53:35 PM
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quote:I'd really like to play that -opoly game, but I never had much luck with Monopoly.
My contribution this week is a Wiad 307EB mobile crane.
I was gifted it a few years ago. I think it's very cool.
I've seen unpowered versions in the old mags for a few bucks.
This powered version went for well over $200 in the 60's or early 70's.
Love it!
Originally posted by PGE33Â -Â August 21 2014Â :Â 8:26:49 PM
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That is EXTREMELY cool....wow....a terrific piece.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - August 22 2014 : 5:34:58 PM
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The Aerotrain just seems to always come back. This is one by hot wheels that is obviously patterned after the GM Aerotrain. it is amazing what an influence these trains had culturally considering what a dismal flop they were from an engineering and marketing standpoint. Quite a shame because it looks awesome in red....would have been a crazy warbonnet! 
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Posted - August 22 2014 : 5:37:11 PM
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quote:Quite a shame because it looks awesome in red....would have been a crazy warbonnet!
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â August 22 2014Â :Â 5:34:58 PM
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Giving me ideas
If I ever get my hands on an Aerotrain I may try that!
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - August 22 2014 : 5:59:03 PM
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quote:The Aerotrain just seems to always come back. This is one by hot wheels that is obviously patterned after the GM Aerotrain. it is amazing what an influence these trains had culturally considering what a dismal flop they were from an engineering and marketing standpoint. Quite a shame because it looks awesome in red....would have been a crazy warbonnet!
Originally posted by metalsmith1Â -Â August 22 2014Â :Â 5:34:58 PM
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That would be cool to see that.
-Steve
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