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 Posted - April 08 2008 : 8:22:43 PM
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just curious as to what is worth collecting in the tyco line...if anything, whats rare or neat...I do have 4 sharks but just cause I like the shark...they very rarely get run...sit up on a shelf...let me know what you think is the cool ones to collect...on layout I run mostly athreans and atlas, occassional buchmann...so I am not familar with the various tyco's....
"Though amid all the smoking horror and diabolism of a sea-fight, SHARKS will be seen longingly gazing up to the ship's decks, like hungry dogs round a table where red meat is being carved, ready to bolt down every killed man that is tossed to them . . ." by Herman Melville
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Posted - April 08 2008 : 8:45:16 PM
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| I think I may speak for several when I say that it's valuable if you enjoy the piece, gain enjoyment from its research---and wherever that may lead you--and hopefully can add to someone else's enjoyment by sharing what you know and have learned. Of course, this site, along with Tony Cook's (and GIC's), has a plethora of information on rarity/collectibility. Monetarily, that's tough with Tyco. I think two general rules (not MINE by any stretch) are 1) Something is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for it; and 2) The best way to make a small fortune in model trains is to start with a large one!!! Seriously, though, I try to 1) Collect what I like 2) Condition, Condition, Condition! (boxed is even better) and 3) Do it for the enjoyment, but you may gain a small windfall now and then...but don't quit your day job!
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Posted - April 08 2008 : 9:36:20 PM
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I think the best part about collecting Tyco trains is the hunt. Going to train shows and finding the different pieces one by one. Tyco made alot of different pieces, but many of them are closely related. So even if you just pick one roadname or engine type to collect, it will take you years to get them all. Some pieces are much harder to find than others, which makes collecting Tycos alot more fun.
To awnser your original question, I think it all depends what you like. The pieces that I collect are Tyco streamliners, and any Canadian Tyco. If I wanted to have a full set of every streamliner Tyco ever made, I would probably have about 50 cars and that's not counting the matching engines and variations. YEARS AND YEARS OF COLLECTING FUN[:D]
-cheez
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 Posted - April 08 2008 : 11:34:56 PM
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Hi All,
My hands down fave is the F9s/F7s. I guess because it was the first style of engine I got as a kid in the 60s from friends of my Mom and Dad. Second would be the GP20s. My goal is to collect everything Mantua, Mantua/Tyco and Tyco put out. This would include any and all variations. I know this is a lofty goal but what the heck, you have to have something to shoot for. The best part for me though is that the Great One really enjoys the hunt and we have a lot of fun when I actually get to go with her to the train shows and swap meets and the like looking for our beloved Tyco's. So to answer your question, Everything is worth collecting to me.
Cheez: That is one sweet set of ACL F's you got there!
Thanks for reading.
Mike
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Posted - April 09 2008 : 12:32:15 PM
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If it puts a smile on your face, it is worth collecting. I must admit F9/7's are my fave too. My first HO was a Tyco/Mantua set with a CN F9 in the 60"s. Still have the box cover.
And it runs just like new...
Mike
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