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Starting this off with the result of a convoluted trade.
Bought a box of Flyer and Triang track for $20 at my last show (I wanted a battery powered diesel in the box). Traded the Flyer stuff plus $20 for a Marx HO battery set. Guy I bought the battery set off of is a Tyco collector. Told him I was looking for a Silver Streak. He has one, says he'll bring it to his booth in our local flea market and I can get it for $30. So at this point, I owe him $50.
Told him to come by my table adn sold him an On30 set for $60, so I ended up getting $10 out of the deal.
So... my LOTW is a Silver Streak. It was my first "real" electric train and has some sentimental value there. Plus it's just cool. (Got the Caboose and a couple chrome tankers too)
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 01:48:58 AM
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Nice Silver Streak! My Ken Kidder 2-6-0. Runs nicely now.
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 07:23:23 AM
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justin,snap,nice locos these,ken
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 09:13:40 AM
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Keeping the steam up here,  , a Mantua 4-6-2 I bought awhile back, haven't worked on it yet.
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 12:28:19 PM
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ok this one should go in JOTW but hey price was right
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 1:09:44 PM
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Jerry, the 4-6-2 is by Athearn!
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 1:26:14 PM
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Oh my Microbuss... She's look good in a dead-line diorama. Looks like it was the victim of a Civil War raid.
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 1:33:02 PM
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quote:Oh my Microbuss... She's look good in a dead-line diorama. Looks like it was the victim of a Civil War raid.
Originally posted by DanMacKÂ -Â October 02 2016Â :Â 1:26:14 PM
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considering the CP Jupiter was not in the Civil War
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 2:25:49 PM
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Thanks Ken! Turns out the motor sits on a pivot mount that allows adjustments. Was sitting up to high to engage.
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Posted - October 02 2016 : 2:36:20 PM
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quote: quote:Oh my Microbuss... She's look good in a dead-line diorama. Looks like it was the victim of a Civil War raid.
Originally posted by DanMacKÂ -Â October 02 2016Â :Â 1:26:14 PM
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considering the CP Jupiter was not in the Civil War
Originally posted by microbusss - October 02 2016 : 1:33:02 PM
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Well no... lol
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Posted - October 03 2016 : 09:44:57 AM
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My LOTW...
A Sakura 0-4-0 B&O Dockside switcher picked up with a nice lot of engines this weekend...
Sean
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Posted - October 03 2016 : 11:29:34 AM
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Ah, the classic Silver Streak. A great memory. Was that a take-off on the
Gene Wilder film of the same name?? BTW, I'd love to see the whole
set of the chrome tankers and the caboose together. That would be a
great fantasy Tyco SOTW.
Great steam exhibition. I really like those 0-6-0's. They appear
to be when manufacturers were starting to make high scale offerings.
My LOTW this week is an Athearn BB F unit making her daily wage.
Pulled a 15 car drag of assorted Bachmann's like a walk in the park.
She never broke a sweat. I really like those Blue Box Athearn locomotives.
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Posted - October 03 2016 : 9:24:50 PM
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Back with the steam, this is ANOTHER Oriental Limited/ Samhongsa hybrid.
#8000 un-decorated Light Mikado.
This was in a "junk" box, but more like a gift basket.
A fine runner, and a great puller.
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Posted - October 03 2016 : 9:37:30 PM
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My LOTW is the Canadiana Alco 430. Definitely one of the coolest schemes they ever made for it. This one was a shell when I bought it. I repowered it with a MU-2 and applied some fresh handrails to it.
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Posted - October 03 2016 : 9:56:11 PM
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| Nice Canadiana but it needs Alco Sideframes ;)
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Posted - October 03 2016 : 10:42:27 PM
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quote:My LOTW...
A Sakura 0-4-0 B&O Dockside switcher picked up with a nice lot of engines this weekend...
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - October 03 2016 : 09:44:57 AM
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OMG
You know that each one of those engines is worth around $50-$120 right?
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 12:57:38 AM
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One of the rarest Mantua's out there.......least as far as their 70s-90s production goes.
This one was a one year only (1981) release. And after years of searching finally found one. Hooker Chemical 0-4-0T Booster seen with my new athearn hooker chemical tank car.
I buy, repair, and collect
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 09:55:57 AM
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quote:Ah, the classic Silver Streak. A great memory. Was that a take-off on the
Gene Wilder film of the same name?? BTW, I'd love to see the whole
set of the chrome tankers and the caboose together. That would be a
great fantasy Tyco SOTW.
Great steam exhibition. I really like those 0-6-0's. They appear
to be when manufacturers were starting to make high scale offerings.
My LOTW this week is an Athearn BB F unit making her daily wage.
Pulled a 15 car drag of assorted Bachmann's like a walk in the park.
She never broke a sweat. I really like those Blue Box Athearn locomotives.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â October 03 2016Â :Â 11:29:34 AM
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I don't think that is an Athearn BB, it looks more like an Atlas FP7 to me.
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 10:18:58 AM
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positive its an atlas (roco drive) fp7 ken
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 11:50:47 AM
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Mantua 2-6-0 Mogul
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 12:41:18 PM
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so sweet,love it barry
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 1:04:59 PM
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quote: quote:My LOTW...
A Sakura 0-4-0 B&O Dockside switcher picked up with a nice lot of engines this weekend...
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - October 03 2016 : 09:44:57 AM
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OMG
You know that each one of those engines is worth around $50-$120 right?
Originally posted by trainman280Â -Â October 03 2016Â :Â 10:42:27 PM
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It was only a couple years ago, a Varney Joe with full valve gear and a Sakura were each fetching $180-$220. Lately however, it has been difficult to get $80 for the Varney and over $100 for the Sakura.
I have a few good Varney chassis with all steps to swap with this one, however when I looked close, I can see this is a first generation chassis and the valve gear is not Central Valley, (Probably because the chassis pre-dates the availability of the CV gear)
The brush on the back side of the rear driver is the only contact point and is the dead giveaway for the earlier chassis. I might just repair the steps and call it a day with this one.
Sean
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 1:07:59 PM
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My Loco for the week,
Sporting a new DCC decoder and will see some track time as soon as I start putting the layout back together.
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 4:09:17 PM
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I am hooked on that orange switcher. Thanks for the 411 on my
misidentified locomotive.
Nice Black Widow, Ray. Looks like you've been busy. Did you
move or decide to redesign the layout?
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 7:21:00 PM
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quote:I am hooked on that orange switcher. Thanks for the 411 on my
misidentified locomotive.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â October 05 2016Â :Â 4:09:17 PM
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I believe there is a diesel switcher like that too
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 8:29:37 PM
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A couple just went on eBay for around $35.00 and $22.00 respectively. SCVR 66, did you get the 0-4-0 that just went for $75.00?
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 8:46:27 PM
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That Irishman dude has been auctioning off so really nice stuff lately. <Currently has all of the Deluxe F7As with the screw down MU-2 unit. Might try to get another one to complement my CN F7A.>
I would swap the trucks out on that Canadiana but I like the GP-20 trucks better. I am no stickler for realism. If I wanted to put it back to the original Alco PowerTorque I could. Also nice chrome roof Streak. I need to get one to match my red roof one. It's hard to find them with the chrome in perfect condition though. Yours looks really good!
That hooker 0-4-0 is really nice. The orange paint scheme looks really neat.
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 10:44:08 PM
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 11:12:40 PM
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| custom Amtrak or factory?
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Posted - October 05 2016 : 11:57:30 PM
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kristofer, I didn't even notice it was a full Chrome, man... I'm slacking, lol
Nice Geep Mike! I'm gonna say Custom MB
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 12:18:43 AM
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Yes. Within the last maybe 5 years that's the second one I've ever seen on eBay. $75 for the practically brand new condition it's in with the box? Can't complain! Been looking for YEARS for it.
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 12:24:16 AM
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It has to be custom or a prototype. Tyco never made an Amtrak GP-20(I wish they did :/) If it's custom then the person who painted it in those Amtrak colors did a very nice job. Looks factory to me! Also nice 4301 number boards. Does anyone have any factory examples of 4301 'boards showing up on geeps? I know 5628 boards made it to the Alcos but I haven't seen any vice versa.
The chrome roof can be easily overlooked. I can't decide on which version I like better.
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 12:32:26 AM
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| SCVR, nice score! That Amtrak unit looks cool indeed.
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 4:12:52 PM
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quote:I am hooked on that orange switcher. Thanks for the 411 on my
misidentified locomotive.
Nice Black Widow, Ray. Looks like you've been busy. Did you
move or decide to redesign the layout?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â October 05 2016Â :Â 4:09:17 PM
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A layout extention. Took it to 6 by 9. Still not big enough but good for now.
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 6:03:50 PM
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Well I went out to see my friend in Long Valley NJ today. After doing a few little things to help him, he showed me he's recent E-bay finds. He is trying to get some interesting things for the train shows. First thing he shows me is a Aristo-Craft mountain. Needless to say it will see no train show. He had a complete Gilbert Hudson. The old 6volt one. the first one they made. It even had its reversing unit in the tender. I tested it and heard it clicking. The lettering is all good and clear. Well today I'll post my new 4-8-2. Sean check out the road name.
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Posted - October 07 2016 : 06:54:52 AM
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my third 1949 first issue mikado turned up today,complete kit including instructions and parts bottle,painted in what i consider european colours,ie black body and red wheels,ken
better photos to follow,have 2 of these on the go,plus the hustler,busy days
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Posted - October 07 2016 : 08:18:01 AM
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Hi Ken ! Your Mantua fleet is growing. How would one look with a set of smoke deflectors on it, and the frame and pilot also in red. I have seen the Chinese Mikado painted that way. With grease and oil all over the nice red paint the engineer and fireman would have all they could do to keep the frame and wheels clean.
frank
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Posted - October 07 2016 : 08:43:42 AM
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food for thought frank,was thinking of a full strip to match my second version,ken
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Posted - October 07 2016 : 09:25:22 AM
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quote:Well I went out to see my friend in Long Valley NJ today. After doing a few little things to help him, he showed me he's recent E-bay finds. He is trying to get some interesting things for the train shows. First thing he shows me is a Aristo-Craft mountain. Needless to say it will see no train show. ... Sean check out the road name.
frank
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Frank.... I am already drooling!
Sean
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Posted - October 07 2016 : 10:10:51 AM
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quote:custom Amtrak or factory?
Originally posted by microbusss - October 05 2016 : 11:12:40 PM
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Factory...
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Posted - October 07 2016 : 10:42:43 AM
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the amtrak gp20 is listed in the 88/89 catalogs ken
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Posted - October 07 2016 : 11:52:11 AM
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| I was under the impression that item was made by Tyco! Turns out it's a Mantua! I need to do some more reading on those catalogs to sharpen my knowledge! My favorite paint scheme I saw on there was the SPSF Kodachrome merger. I'll definitely keep an eye out for that one. Anyways nice GP-20.
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Posted - October 08 2016 : 11:06:33 AM
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quote:
Mike
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Oooooooo! Sweet!
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Posted - October 08 2016 : 3:54:32 PM
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Always interesting units shown on this thread. This next one is in N scale and made by Mehano.
Nice graphics.
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Posted - October 08 2016 : 11:48:40 PM
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quote: quote:I am hooked on that orange switcher. Thanks for the 411 on my
misidentified locomotive.
Nice Black Widow, Ray. Looks like you've been busy. Did you
move or decide to redesign the layout?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â October 05 2016Â :Â 4:09:17 PM
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A layout extention. Took it to 6 by 9. Still not big enough but good for now.
Originally posted by raysouthernpac - October 06 2016 : 4:12:52 PM
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It will never be big enough. LOL
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