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 Posted - August 22 2016 : 11:12:50 AM
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Got this and the gondola behind it at an antique shop for $2. Have been trying to get it to run. At another shop, someone is trying to sell tyco cars at $15 a piece, Rivarossi Berkshires for $295, and a BL-2 like the one below for $65. Crazy.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 11:20:07 AM
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| Cool deal. I've notice that about antique shops; not many bargains.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 11:30:29 AM
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My Loco of the week is this customized Athearn PA. It is very nice and it is has huge flywheels for lower take off speeds.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 12:39:31 PM
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That was a pretty good score for being in an antique shop. They are normally out of their minds
on pricing stuff.
This weeks loco is a Mantua Big 6 that I listed back on Aug 6 as I received it. It finally got out
of the shop and is awaiting the finishing decaling.
I ran out of PRR decals and had to order some more(old age and brain farts). It has turned out to
be a surprisingly good running little loco. Motor is very quiet and it pulls 8 freight cars rather
easily.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 12:46:38 PM
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Athearn Uboat doing the rounds.
That BL2, one of my favorite locomotives, might have a split gear. A production run of
AHM BL2's were notorious for that, so I'm told. Motor whines and nothing moves?
Likely, then, a split pinion gear. Tyco is even worse for that.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 1:06:12 PM
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quote:
Athearn Uboat doing the rounds.
That BL2, one of my favorite locomotives, might have a split gear. A production run of
AHM BL2's were notorious for that, so I'm told. Motor whines and nothing moves?
Likely, then, a split pinion gear. Tyco is even worse for that.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â August 22 2016Â :Â 12:46:38 PM
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The motor wines and nothing moves in forwards, but if I turn the motor it starts moving. Its very loud in reverse and I can see sparks at the top of the motor. Will clean the contacts and look at the gears.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 1:37:13 PM
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Love those Big-sixes. And Little-sixes too. Speaking of 0-6-0s, here is one of my favorites, a recent release from Rivarossi.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 1:46:43 PM
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nice transportation loco,mine is a bowser nyc k-11,just needs decals to finish a tidy up,ken
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 2:31:27 PM
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Nice looking Big 6 oldtimer!
I have a question, what's the driver diameter on that? I'm sourcing for a project and I'm looking for 53" or thereabouts drivers.
$2 for that BL2 is a steal, even if it doesn't run 100%.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 3:04:35 PM
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Nice locos everyone!
For my LOTW, I chose my Bachmann k4 PRR that I FINALLY finished superdetailing the fireman's side!
Look at ALL THAT PIPING!
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 3:17:47 PM
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| Sounds like a split gear. Anyone else?
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 5:13:56 PM
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quote:Nice looking Big 6 oldtimer! What's the driver diameter on that?
Originally posted by DanMacKÂ -Â August 22 2016Â :Â 2:31:27 PM
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I just measured some Big 6 drivers. The old kind with pizza cutter flanges have a 50" diameter at the tread. The new kind with the RP25 style flanges are 52".
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 6:29:51 PM
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| Got the BL-2 running the best I could. Looked at all the gears, they're fine.
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Posted - August 22 2016 : 8:29:53 PM
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quote: quote:Nice looking Big 6 oldtimer! What's the driver diameter on that?
Originally posted by DanMacKÂ -Â August 22 2016Â :Â 2:31:27 PM
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I just measured some Big 6 drivers. The old kind with pizza cutter flanges have a 50" diameter at the tread. The new kind with the RP25 style flanges are 52".
Originally posted by scsshaggy - August 22 2016 : 5:13:56 PM
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Awesome! That'll be just about perfect!
Now to find a pair of basket case Little Six's, lol
Now back on topic... My LOTW is the IHC/Mehano 2-8-2 from my recent President's Choice acquisition. Had one years ago when they came out. Long ago sold it, but I'm rebuilding my roster slowly and surely.
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Posted - August 23 2016 : 07:56:40 AM
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quote:Got this and the gondola behind it at an antique shop for $2. Have been trying to get it to run. At another shop, someone is trying to sell tyco cars at $15 a piece, Rivarossi Berkshires for $295, and a BL-2 like the one below for $65. Crazy.
Originally posted by chevelle454Â -Â August 22 2016Â :Â 11:12:50 AM
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I would guess that the antique dealer really doesn't know what the items are worth. Some antique shops do charge a lot for most of the items in there shop. There are too many second hand stores, that think they are antique shops.
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Posted - August 23 2016 : 08:49:59 AM
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quote: quote:Got this and the gondola behind it at an antique shop for $2. Have been trying to get it to run. At another shop, someone is trying to sell tyco cars at $15 a piece, Rivarossi Berkshires for $295, and a BL-2 like the one below for $65. Crazy.
Originally posted by chevelle454Â -Â August 22 2016Â :Â 11:12:50 AM
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I would guess that the antique dealer really doesn't know what the items are worth. Some antique shops do charge a lot for most of the items in there shop. There are too many second hand stores, that think they are antique shops.
frank
Originally posted by toptrain - August 23 2016 : 07:56:40 AM
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The engine was in pieces when I got it. The headlight is missing.
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Posted - August 23 2016 : 1:33:32 PM
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Im surprised that the handrails on the BL-2 aren't broken! I mean it was $2 after all....
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Posted - August 23 2016 : 3:17:42 PM
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Now to post a photo or two. Lindsay PRR PA1 A pair. # 5757 and # 5758. All metal Alco PA1's.
Frank
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Posted - August 23 2016 : 7:20:13 PM
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Posted - August 23 2016 : 7:44:26 PM
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$2 for a Bl-2 is a steal. Does it have the 3 pole or 5 pole enclosed motor? The early 5 pole motors are much better runners. I probably have about 15 of these engines by AHM. Plus a few P2k Life-Like versions. I just acquired a Willaims O gauge BL-2 week before last for $50 through my shop. I love the red and black RI scheme. I've been wanting an O gauge version, but didn't want to spend $150 on one I've seen on Ebay and the web. This one has some amateur detailing issues that didn't bother me, so I bought it. :)
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Posted - August 24 2016 : 8:42:45 PM
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quote:Got this and the gondola behind it at an antique shop for $2. Have been trying to get it to run. At another shop, someone is trying to sell tyco cars at $15 a piece, Rivarossi Berkshires for $295, and a BL-2 like the one below for $65. Crazy.
Originally posted by chevelle454Â -Â August 22 2016Â :Â 11:12:50 AM
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The neat thing about your BL 2 is that the real one is still running. Ive got about 20 of those old beauties still, and enough spare parts to keep them going for a hundred years. Let me know if you need something, I'll fix you up.
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Posted - August 24 2016 : 10:02:43 PM
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quote:Love those Big-sixes. And Little-sixes too. Speaking of 0-6-0s, here is one of my favorites, a recent release from Rivarossi.
Originally posted by Redwoods - August 22 2016 : 1:37:13 PM
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I saw one of them on a YT video & it was in England 
Boy did it look odd with buffers 
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Posted - August 25 2016 : 09:46:06 AM
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quote:Got this and the gondola behind it at an antique shop for $2. Have been trying to get it to run. At another shop, someone is trying to sell tyco cars at $15 a piece, Rivarossi Berkshires for $295, and a BL-2 like the one below for $65. Crazy.
Originally posted by chevelle454Â -Â August 22 2016Â :Â 11:12:50 AM
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chevelle - never clean that BL2 shell, the natural 'weathering' looks great.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - August 25 2016 : 11:14:22 AM
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quote: quote:Got this and the gondola behind it at an antique shop for $2. Have been trying to get it to run. At another shop, someone is trying to sell tyco cars at $15 a piece, Rivarossi Berkshires for $295, and a BL-2 like the one below for $65. Crazy.
Originally posted by chevelle454Â -Â August 22 2016Â :Â 11:12:50 AM
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The neat thing about your BL 2 is that the real one is still running. Ive got about 20 of those old beauties still, and enough spare parts to keep them going for a hundred years. Let me know if you need something, I'll fix you up.
Originally posted by time warp - August 24 2016 : 8:42:45 PM
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I have a pair of these but the Proto 2K version. Might sell one.
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