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 Posted - January 05 2016 : 11:56:00 AM
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I'm looking for a Tyco train set called "The Diesel Flyer" from the early 1970's.
Would like a complete used set or even a sealed set.
I have a photo of the complete brown box train set that I can send you if you contact me (couldn't see how to upload a photo here).
Thanks!
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Posted - January 05 2016 : 1:23:08 PM
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Tyco appears to have listed "The Diesel Flyer" train set in the late 60's and 70's meaning Red Box and Brown Box versions would have been available, although based on catalogs the contents appear virtually identical. Boxed sets can be difficult to track down, especially when you're looking for a specific one. There's actually one on ebay right now and would appear there have been two other sets listed in the last month. Probably your best bet. Happy hunting! 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tyco-Train-The-Diesel-Flyer-Vintage-1970s-/281900208195?hash=item41a28fd043:g:3RwAAOSwJkJWiT~E
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Posted - January 05 2016 : 2:30:12 PM
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DaCheez,
Thank you for the ebay link but the train set is not for sale, its a Wanted Ad.
The description says "looking for this train set" and "there is nothing for sale in this auction".
Thanks again for your help and I'll keep looking!
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Posted - January 05 2016 : 2:48:33 PM
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hi diesel flyer,that seller is in for a shock hes got 8 bids so far,should have put wanted in title
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Posted - January 05 2016 : 5:02:45 PM
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quote:DaCheez,
Thank you for the ebay link but the train set is not for sale, its a Wanted Ad.
The description says "looking for this train set" and "there is nothing for sale in this auction".
Thanks again for your help and I'll keep looking!
Originally posted by Diesel Flyer - January 05 2016 : 2:30:12 PM
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Huh...look at that.  I didn't bother looking at the description. Still, I see two completed auctions in about the last month so they're out there.
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Posted - January 07 2016 : 12:40:25 AM
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It would be simple enough, I would surmise, to recreate
the set as most of the items look fairly common, though
confess I have not seen a Tyco F7 in blue Santa Fe
livery. Or, do you want the original tamale, as it were?
The main thing with uploading photos is to click on the camera, click
browse, and then upload the file accordingly. Dashes and whatnot
will foul your attempts.
I also learned the hard way that before uploading the picture to the
Forum, one must reduce the size, I do this by clicking on "paint", then
resize, and reduce the image to 1,000 pixels in latitude.
Hope you get it. Keep us posted.
And the next day a young man brings in that same Tyco Santa Fe. Sorry for bad
image, my pawn shop special is on its last legs.
Edited by - Chops124 on January 08 2016 8:33:02 PM
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Posted - January 11 2016 : 10:15:43 PM
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Thanks for your reply Chops124
I could put the set together like you mentioned as all the cars are pretty common but I want the box too. Looking for a complete boxed set.
That is the correct engine too by the way that you posted the picture of.
You mentioned to post pictures here to click on the camera but I do not see a camera or camera icon anywhere on here. Either I am blind or it just doesen't show up on my end.
Can you point me in the right direction as to where it is? I would like to post a photo of the complete Diesel Flyer set.
Thanks!
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Posted - January 23 2016 : 1:31:15 PM
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Here is that train i'm looking for.
I'll even take just the box or a partial set.
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Posted - February 04 2016 : 11:34:36 PM
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That is pretty cool. Back in the Day that would have
made a kid like me do flips (now a days it's all
video games and social media).
Which brings to mind why I like this Forum so much.
You and I can have this conversation. Would a
classic set like this ever grace the pages of one
of the model railroad glossies?? Not on your life.
I will keep an eye out. I know an antique dealer
(Tinplate Henry) and he knows I am a Tycohead.
If anything turns up I'll let you know. His prices
are pretty rock bottom.
Edited by - Chops124 on February 04 2016 11:36:11 PM
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Posted - February 06 2016 : 4:29:46 PM
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Yes, it was a great set when I was a kid and I loved it!
Had hours and hours and years of fun with it. Its still a great set in fact .
The only difference was my set came with 3 tractors on the flatbed car instead of the 3 culvert pipes. I'm so glad I got the tractors too cause they are way cooler looking and more fun to play with than the 3 pipes.
Thanks a lot for keeping an eye out for me!
Also, while your keeping an eye open i'm also looking for the 70's Tyco train box that had a photo of 3 trains on it at the top. It was their standard box they used for several different train sets so they didn't have to make separate boxes for each train.
I want just the box but will buy any partial or complete set to get the box.
Here is a photo of that box
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Posted - February 09 2016 : 8:33:12 PM
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Way cool, Diesel Flyer, I live for that kind of passion.
I will definitely keep my radar up if I come across
any of these boxes or sets, partial or full. I like the
tractors more, also.
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Posted - March 28 2016 : 8:19:04 PM
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This turned up on ebay. Appears to that which you described, NIB.
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Posted - March 28 2016 : 8:25:48 PM
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quote:Yes, it was a great set when I was a kid and I loved it!
Had hours and hours and years of fun with it. Its still a great set in fact .
The only difference was my set came with 3 tractors on the flatbed car instead of the 3 culvert pipes. I'm so glad I got the tractors too cause they are way cooler looking and more fun to play with than the 3 pipes.
Thanks a lot for keeping an eye out for me!
Also, while your keeping an eye open i'm also looking for the 70's Tyco train box that had a photo of 3 trains on it at the top. It was their standard box they used for several different train sets so they didn't have to make separate boxes for each train.
I want just the box but will buy any partial or complete set to get the box.
Here is a photo of that box
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Originally posted by Diesel Flyer - February 06 2016 : 4:29:46 PM
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I just saw this one Ebay posted for $125 today. NIB. Real nice.
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Posted - March 28 2016 : 9:28:52 PM
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Hi,
Thanks for the call and tip on the diesel flyer train set, thats it alright.
However, I'm looking for it in the 70's Brown box version cause thats the one I had.
I really want that brown box set again.
Getting closer though and I really appreaciate you thinking of me.
Thanks again!
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This turned up on ebay. Appears to that which you described, NIB.
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