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 Posted - April 13 2008 : 02:10:15 AM
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Hey guys:
I was thinking it would be fun to post or respective "Hit lists" of locomotives we're looking for, just to compare notes and who notes maybe generate some leads or trades. I had specific's in mind as opposed to and UP or Erie or whatever. Those are fine to, but I'd like to hear what people are looking for beyond a Canadiana Shark for example
I'm heading for bed but I'll post mine on Sunday...
Night,
Gareth
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 Posted - April 13 2008 : 02:39:48 AM
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quote:Those are fine to, but I'd like to hear what people are looking for beyond a Canadiana Shark for example
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lolol. No Gareth, I already got one of those[^]
Wow...after standing by my layout for 5 minutes thinking, I finally figured out that I don't have a hit list[B)] I haven't seen anything recently that I wanted. The way I work is I look for streamliners...then once I have the streamliners I look for the matching engines. I've found matching engines for almost all my streamliners. I guess the only engines I'm really after right now would be:
Tyco CN F-7....I have 4 of these and none of them are "runnable".
Tyco Burlington F-7...I have 1 of these, but its damaged and missing parts.
-cheez
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Posted - April 13 2008 : 02:54:27 AM
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I'm not hard to please,
A Illinois Central Gulf Alco 630 is on my list I've seen a few around but the asking prices were too high.
I'm looking for ones with PT motors in both paint schemes.
Also up there on my list is a Golden Eagle C630,I've allways liked the looks of this engine and caboose,and wanted one since I was a kid.
Haven't found one in perfect shape in my price range.(10-20 bucks)
Keep in mind I'm not actively looking for this stuff at this moment but if I come across one I might pick one up.
Cheers,
Carl T.
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Posted - April 13 2008 : 02:54:32 AM
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Why won't that CN F7 I sent you run? CAn't get the weight mounted?
-Gareth
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Posted - April 13 2008 : 03:06:30 AM
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Hey Gareth. If I could find a way to mount the weight, I could get 3 of them running[:D] I've been working on other stuff and haven't really gotten around to figuring out how to fix it. I will though...one of these days... Actually, the CN F-7 I'm looking for now is an MU-2 powered one, to go with my streamliners[:p]
-cheez
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Posted - April 13 2008 : 08:51:44 AM
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| Choochin, I have the 630 in ICG. The problem is that when I got it (and it's new-in-box, with handrails still in bag), I pried open the front of the shell to get at the motor to lube it, and it caused a small crack in the left side of the cab, below the window--hardly noticeable--unless you know it's there! Otherwise, a perfectly-new example. So you can see my quandry--I don't want to just "give" it away, since it's such a beautiful model, but I would understand that a purist collector wouldn't want to live with the crack, either. If someone wanted it badly enough, I could sell it, othewise I'll be content to put her out on the layout and let her run---Chris.
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 Posted - April 13 2008 : 10:34:20 AM
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Gareth's Search or Hit List:
To Pursue:
Tyco: Super 630 PH1 Chessie/D&H RRossi drive
Hobbytown GP Chassis/Switcher Chassis kits.
FA/B Kits
Tiger Valley: C-630HH
RS-10
RS-18
C-420 (3)
C-420HH
C-430
Mantua Reading Pacific
Mikado
Reading Atlantic 4-4-2
Goat 0-4-0
Varney Super Consolidation
Super Mikado
Super Pacific
L'il Joe
Rivarossi J3 Hudson NYC Streamliner
Athearn Little Monster 0-4-2T
BRASS:
Steam 2-8-2T Minaret
0-4-2T Gem Brass
Electric S-2 NYC
EP-2 “Bi-Polar” Milwaukee
DD-1 PRR
L5 “Jackshaft” PRR
Diesel MLW RS-23 by Van Hobbies
Alco T6 by Alco
Misc M-190 SF Gas-Electric by Hallmark
I think thats it guys. What about y'all?
-Gareth
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Posted - April 13 2008 : 11:59:37 PM
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Greetings All,
Right now my hit list would include the following:
Tyco - 2-8-0 or 0-8-0 Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific
and the Canadiana Shark
Thanks, Tom
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Posted - April 14 2008 : 02:02:13 AM
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Hey Romcat,
What did you have in mind as far as the Alco FA and FB go? Model Power has some on clearence for a couple bucks each! But they are dummies and in unmatched paint schemes. You can also pick up Shark A and B units as well. These are the old Roco made locos. Shipping will be high for you though!
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 Posted - April 14 2008 : 04:21:01 AM
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Hi All,
I would like to find the green Northern Pacific shark nose (No.222-72) for the Great One. Green is her favorite color and she really likes the paint scheme on that unit. Finding this unit at an affordable price will be a challenge.
Mike
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Posted - April 14 2008 : 09:21:01 AM
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Hey Ant-Man:
Those will be metal Hobbytown units... I need an FA and FB.
-Gareth
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Posted - June 07 2008 : 11:02:42 PM
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| Believe it or not, mine is the Tyco Silver Streak C-430's, both of them. For those that don't know, the variant is the roof color. Some were all chrome while others had a red roof. I have not had good luck finding either of the two shells in great condition.
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Posted - June 08 2008 : 11:37:13 AM
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| Mine would be the older AHM/Rivarossi 4-6-6-4 "Challenger" to finish my "Grand Slam" of AHM articulateds.
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Posted - June 10 2008 : 07:25:59 AM
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You know where I come from...sharks... need to find canadiana, johnson wax and main street of the northwest...still...thanks ...Garret
"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 - June 10 2008 : 10:52:18 PM
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I want me one of them Davenport diesel switchers with the siderods on 'em. [:p] [Yeah!]
The Tyco Depot
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Posted - October 22 2008 : 03:49:34 AM
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holy... where was I during this topic posting?
My hit-list would include the # 382 4-6-0 AHM/Model Power? Casey Jones locomotive.
And most any demonstrator diesels ever built/produced for HO Scale.
But, they can be no circa newer than the SD40-2's. On some of them, there's the distinct paint job with the beautifully contrasting colours/colors.
Why, I'd even want the Demonstrator Steam locomotives. i.e. Baldwin Locomotive Works, etc.
Anyway, better late than never, eh?
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?
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Posted - October 22 2008 : 07:39:56 AM
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Looking for a Alco Super 630 Santa Fe w/handrails (#250-21 prefered)
this is the only diesel I had as a child.
I have one thats a non runner, and waiting on one
from Evilbay. $25 budget!
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Posted - October 22 2008 : 10:41:11 AM
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I finally found a beautiful Golden Eagle C630 at a show for 2 bucks!
Shines like new,and runs great.Now to find a matching caboose thats in the same condition as the 630.
Carl T.
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Cary GP-9/7
Athearn GP-30
Athearn Lil Monster
All in any condition
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Cary GP-9/7
Athearn GP-30
Athearn Lil Monster
All in any condition
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Posted - October 22 2008 : 4:40:48 PM
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A new powerpack and a few Erie Lackawanna streamliners for me.
Of course, this is always changing as I buy or make new things for my layout.
Even though I don't have any need for one at all, I would like to have a rather large steam locomotive. Maybe a 2-10-4, or if there's an articulated steamer out there that can handle 18" radius curves...
    
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Posted - October 22 2008 : 6:29:29 PM
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Wow...it's only been 6 months and I've already got the stuff I posted on my "hitlist" back in April. I found 2 more CN F-7's and got 2 more running....AND I fixed my Burlington F-7 
Well, just to add to what I'm looking for:
-AHM Northern Pacific streamliners
-Tyco streamliners (any roadname)
-cheez
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Posted - October 22 2008 : 6:41:10 PM
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hey MM 1498:
Have a look at the P2K Y3 Mallet?
-Gareth
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Posted - October 22 2008 : 7:25:21 PM
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quote:hey MM 1498:
Have a look at the P2K Y3 Mallet?
-Gareth
Originally posted by romcat-October 22 2008: 6:41:10 PM
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Just did. I think this would sum it up nicely:
Freakin' amazing, and freakin' expensive.
I'd have to collect many a plastic bottle to pay for that puppy.
Which reminds me, try refunding your recyclables somtime...you'd be surprised at how much they're really worth. 
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Posted - October 22 2008 : 7:34:42 PM
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Know what, watch Ebay, I've seen amazing deals recently on recent high end plastic!
Start a spreadsheet and begin to track prices on your favourite Loco's.
-Gareth
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