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 Posted - February 21 2016 : 10:46:15 PM
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Just won a bunch of steamers off of eBay and think I made a very good deal. Total cost per locomotive is $20, including shipping.
First up: Mantua 0-4-0 switcher. It is complete and test show it just needs a good cleaning and
lube job.
Second up: Mantua 4-4-0 General. This is in the same shape(mechanically) as the switcher.
However, this one is getting restored.
Third up: American Flyer 0-6-0 with smoke and chuffer. A little cleaning and lube and it's ready to
go. This one will also undergo restoration. Had to get another boiler front for it.
Fourth up: Mantua 4-6-2. Another win. Cleaning and lube and ready to run. Am thinking of
restoring this one as well. The previous owner tried to put a smoke unit in this one and I'm
gonna replace the shell (have one from a previous buy). Also needs a drawbar.
Last up: Mantua 2-8-2. It also runs but needs cleaning and lubing. Needs a drawbar, but have
those in stock.
Who knows? I may just restore all of these little beauties. The General will go into my
collection for sure. Will decide about the others after I'm finished.
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Posted - February 21 2016 : 11:54:50 PM
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Nice lot! I've got a couple 0-6-0's by Flyer! Third one has a MDC Round House 0-6-0 chassis under it with Kemtron cylinders and valve gear.
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - February 22 2016 : 01:50:40 AM
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The switcher's complete? I don't see connecting rods and valve gear in that photo.
Feedback-hungry attention w****
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Posted - February 22 2016 : 6:11:13 PM
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Zelda's right. Might be a wheel spinner. Is that Mikado? Paint it pink
and call it a day. Nice trove overall. I'd be all over
that little General.
Edited by - Chops124 on February 22 2016 6:13:45 PM
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