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 Posted - October 20 2023 : 5:50:18 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/133966066899?hash=item1f30fff4d3:g:cXQAAOSwJRFhuJl3&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8Mao40s1PcyrYvXFta3NJIMcx42SNgkJIrWgcLt%2B1qjzuPrsox4XVh3QDyvvPHn2tbLCfOBBaMyU3yTCbtwQo5%2B0tRnlkPiOK57UXQ9dC54Bgg3DkIeUB%2F%2F6dhwmFo8vGK2VmOPRx2sAApSFewYx21JCHYZXOzxsP1qwk6p%2BSRSwm%2F%2FYjrKCP5kd%2FLweBN1YGDMbyYKH2SWA1fjnfPQ%2BDOpKB36RyjUPwnFmpYIz5noefHepW25gE3SZjRlfGFsbqxUGAS9pReeiM5aJ0SqgxHUMw1DaBz4tSslE06qdTNoQs9Jom%2F9YxJ9RBTA8UzT7%2BA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5SI_vDpYg
Edited by - Chops124 on October 20 2023 5:50:46 PM
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Posted - October 21 2023 : 5:33:13 PM
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whats the question or problem?
I do have a flatcar with crates on it with Eastwood RR on it but its a Model Power & this loco might be one
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Posted - October 21 2023 : 8:26:34 PM
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I was a little confused at how it's stamped Mantua. Did Model Power
buy the name? It certainly looks like a Tyco shell, but is the mechanism
a sturdier updated version?
Also, I'd never heard of Eastwood RR, much less on a Tyco product.
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Posted - October 21 2023 : 9:32:22 PM
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Where did you see Model Power? Maybe I overlooked it, but I didn’t see Model Power mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Glenn
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
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 Posted - October 21 2023 : 9:51:56 PM
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Part of a Mantua train set sold decades ago.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284956461190
Mantua HO Eastwood Special Train Set Short Line RR
ftmuseumcollections777 100% Positive feedback
ftmuseumcollections777 (725)
100% positive feedback
$76.50+ $20.00 shipping
Est. delivery Thu, Oct 26 - Mon, Oct 30Estimated delivery Thu, Oct 26 Mon, Oct 30 2023
Condition
New
Item description from the seller
Rare find in collector storage unit of rare trains these were discovered in original packaging
buying as you see them.
• Eastwood short line RR heavy 36" tank car
• Heavy flat w crates Eastwood
• Eastwood short line RR heavy 36" caboose
• Eastwood short line RR heavy 41" STL box car
• Eastwood short line RR FTA diesel
• Eastwood short line RR heavy 43" gondola
Shipping and Returns
Est. delivery
Thu, Oct 26 - Mon, Oct 30
From Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States
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Seller does not accept returns
This item is covered by eBay Money Back Guarantee
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Posted - October 21 2023 : 10:20:41 PM
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Photos from that eBay listing.
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Posted - October 22 2023 : 12:00:20 AM
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Wow, so this is new! So, this is a set, and it's under the Mantua banner, so, really, this is a Tyco by default?
A Google search did not turn up a railroad of that name. Is this fictitious?
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Posted - October 22 2023 : 08:15:41 AM
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quote:Wow, so this is new! So, this is a set, and it's under the Mantua banner, so, really, this is a Tyco by default?
A Google search did not turn up a railroad of that name. Is this fictitious?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â October 22 2023Â :Â 12:00:20 AM
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What I could gather from the internet is that Eastwood was a company involved in things like car parts, and that this is from a promotional set.
Carpe Manana!
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Posted - October 22 2023 : 2:57:24 PM
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| Aha!
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Posted - October 23 2023 : 02:21:43 AM
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quote:Wow, so this is new! So, this is a set, and it's under the Mantua banner, so, really, this is a Tyco by default?
A Google search did not turn up a railroad of that name. Is this fictitious?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â October 22 2023Â :Â 12:00:20 AM
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There was a split between Tyco and Mantua in the late 1970s. I don't know all the history off hand, but the gist of it was Tyco was purchased by Consolidated Foods in the early 1970s, and in the late 70s the original family revived the Mantua name to continue producing trains. The company changed hands a couple of times after that.
The set in the ebay listing appears to be a somewhat recent product as it doesn't have the 1980s version of the MU2 motor.
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Posted - October 23 2023 : 12:33:44 PM
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quote: quote:Wow, so this is new! So, this is a set, and it's under the Mantua banner, so, really, this is a Tyco by default?
A Google search did not turn up a railroad of that name. Is this fictitious?
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â October 22 2023Â :Â 12:00:20 AM
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There was a split between Tyco and Mantua in the late 1970s. I don't know all the history off hand, but the gist of it was Tyco was purchased by Consolidated Foods in the early 1970s, and in the late 70s the original family revived the Mantua name to continue producing trains. The company changed hands a couple of times after that.
The set in the ebay listing appears to be a somewhat recent product as it doesn't have the 1980s version of the MU2 motor.
Originally posted by DaCheez - October 23 2023 : 02:21:43 AM
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last Mantuas were made about 2001
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Posted - October 27 2023 : 09:29:17 AM
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quote:
There is also a crane car with boom tender for the Eastwood set. I'd post a pic of mine but everything is packed after another house move.
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Posted - January 05 2025 : 6:55:36 PM
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I have two of these sets. Eastwood is an auto body parts supplier based in Pottstown, PA and has several locations across the country. This set was a special run given to employees as part of a Christmas bonus in the 1990's (I forget what year - I'll dig out the paperwork from one and update the post)
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Posted - January 13 2025 : 12:40:34 PM
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Wow, that's really interesting, for us Tyco Geeks.
Remarkable how these "unicorns" keep turning up.
I recently purchased a Mantua center cab that looks
factory lettered for "ANR." Australia National Railways.
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Posted - January 15 2025 : 1:56:55 PM
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quote:Wow, that's really interesting, for us Tyco Geeks.
Remarkable how these "unicorns" keep turning up.
Originally posted by Chops124Â -Â January 13 2025Â :Â 12:40:34 PM
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yes I agree
even this a HARD to find caboose!
no this isn't my pic I found it on the Tyco FB page  
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