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 Posted - March 23 2008 : 12:13:59 AM
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I found this at an Antique Mall today and couldn't resist. I think it's a old Varney kit based on the draft gear that says that. I don't think it's an RTR. It has brass wheels an lots of detail. Looks like a block of wood wrapped with a paper decal. I'm sure somebody knows more than me about this. PRR is my sentimental favorite.
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Posted - March 23 2008 : 04:49:21 AM
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Hey AF:
Are the trucks sprung? That gen of Varney they usually are, I think.
-Gareth
PS: I'm partial to the "Standard railroad of the World" too!
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Posted - March 23 2008 : 10:29:52 AM
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I thought that too but they are not sprung. I should post a better picture.
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Posted - March 23 2008 : 12:59:31 PM
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The early Varney trucks weren't sprung, but were equalized. The sideframes were screwed onto a U shaped brass bolster.
Ray
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Posted - March 23 2008 : 1:16:43 PM
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Antiques this week, eh?
My oldest car kit would be this Mantua caboose from 1947. I don't have it in me to paint over an oldtimer's work so it gets to keep its rather rumpled look. The only thing I did was change out couplers and put on a set of trucks using the old Central Valley dress snap bolster assemblies from that time period. Larry over at HO Seeker sent me a copy of the original ad. When was the last time YOU sat at the workbench in a suit and tie, hmmmm?
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Posted - March 23 2008 : 7:09:00 PM
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How old does something have to be, to be classified as antique?? Ah well...this is probably the oldest thing I've got[:p]
I picked up this Athearn streamlined coach, along with a matching RPO at a local hobby shop a couple of months ago. The cars are made from kits and are from the 50's. They still have they're original couplers.
-cheez
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Posted - March 25 2008 : 12:21:35 AM
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Hi Guys. Here's one for Tony to add to the Red Box Section.
#327S PC Caboose. Picked it up at a Train Meet.
Numquam Immoderatio Satis Est
(Too Much Is Never Enough )
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Posted - March 25 2008 : 01:09:16 AM
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I have an old MDC kit built 36' Pennsy express boxcar. It has metal sprung trucks and grab-irons that must be added one at a time. I will post it ...
THERE!!!
Hey Mike, you question about how old your kit is... yeah, much OLDer than mine. Around the time Man stopped eating bananas just for the fun of it. Although the real purpose does slip my mind.
Okay, this is my entry. "Pennsy Empire Line express" if you would still call truss rods and vertical brake staffs as parts on a train car such as this as "Express" in the books of Ode.
John
I don't have a one track mind. It depends on the turn-out.
"I love your catenary!"
Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
Edited by - zebrails on March 26 2008 12:05:30 AM
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Posted - March 25 2008 : 11:45:14 PM
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If old is the way we are going this week, here is something I bought at a show in 1983. Could someone let me know the date of issue?
All metal kit...
Mike
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