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 Posted - August 06 2016 : 10:53:48 PM
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A little different but I love the Chessie colors...
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Posted - August 07 2016 : 1:50:01 PM
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I like those Chessie colors too Walt.
MY COTW is a NWSL momentum car. It has a big ole flywheel inside and when you kick the car into a yard or siding, it keeps on rolling for quite a while, just like a real car would.
I only have one car, but I have heard that if you had a train of these and tried to stop it suddenly, the train would push the locomotive around the track.
Edited by - Redwoods on August 07 2016 1:50:58 PM
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Posted - August 07 2016 : 2:04:08 PM
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Interesting car!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - August 08 2016 : 7:22:29 PM
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quote:
devin "give me the ugly steam none of that streamlined stuff"
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Posted - August 09 2016 : 12:15:41 AM
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Good for a hot summer day...
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Posted - August 10 2016 : 8:37:35 PM
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I just uploaded a bunch of pictures today, from some lots I finally brought into my possession. Hard choice to make for COTW!  But I'll pick one.
In a big lot over a year ago, I pulled out a bunch of convention and commemorative cars, this Irvine Athearn one being one of those. I finally called it mine this week. :) Not sure how rare it is, but I've seen many model railroading tribute cars, but first time I've seen an Athearn one. I hope to make up a consist of the tribute cars one day and run them all together, the ones that I have, anyway. :)
Jerry
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Posted - August 11 2016 : 7:16:23 PM
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Have a pickle with your Popsicle. Revelle piece, ca. 1960's.
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Posted - August 11 2016 : 7:21:19 PM
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quote:I just uploaded a bunch of pictures today, from some lots I finally brought into my possession. Hard choice to make for COTW! But I'll pick one.
In a big lot over a year ago, I pulled out a bunch of convention and commemorative cars, this Irvine Athearn one being one of those. I finally called it mine this week. :) Not sure how rare it is, but I've seen many model railroading tribute cars, but first time I've seen an Athearn one. I hope to make up a consist of the tribute cars one day and run them all together, the ones that I have, anyway. :)
Jerry
Originally posted by AMC_Gremlin_GTÂ -Â August 10 2016Â :Â 8:37:35 PM
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I have the same exact car and the box. I got it at a auction. It was in a flat with about 10 or so cars. The flat cost me $10, so I paid about $1 for it. About a year ago I saw it on EBay buy it now for $75. I don't think anyone bought it.
Yardmaster 54
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