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Looking at the roster of sharks I see some notable groups left out.
Pennsy had a sizeable fleet of RF16s in both A and B units. The A units were 2000-2027, 9594-9599, 9708-9745 and the B units were 2000B-2026B, 9594B-9598B, 9708B-9744B even numbers only, for a total of 70 A units and 35B units. This is the majority of the RF16 production, and pennsy had by far the largest fleet of sharks, more than everybody else combined.
Also of note are the 51 6 axle export versions for Argentina. They are not as tall as the American ones, but they lasted in regular service until at least 1989, long after the last 2 AMerican ones were permanently out of service. At least one of the Argentine sharks still runs in a museum.
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Posted - June 05 2020 : 9:53:28 PM
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Shark Master has scored big on Ebay. Got the original Tyco Streamliner Set, with the diecast "pennant stripe" Shark for $70 - not a bad price. Glad to have added this unique piece of history to my collection. Here are some pics. 
   
Please enjoy the following video of it in action on RETRO TYCO!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UymuQKMHah8
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Posted - June 06 2020 : 01:47:44 AM
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Well, that answered my question. So, your Shark could
date to 1958. Someone took care of it- it still has
it’s air horns.
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Posted - June 06 2020 : 6:30:02 PM
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I do have the silver & blue 1955 TYCO Shark
need the matching B unit 
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Posted - June 08 2020 : 4:46:09 PM
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quote:Well, that answered my question. So, your Shark could
date to 1958. Someone took care of it- it still has
it’s air horns.
Originally posted by Chops124-June 06 2020: 01:47:44 AM
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Yep, except I replaced the horn. It was broken, but that is expected after many years of use and visible wear to the paint.
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Posted - June 11 2020 : 3:41:39 PM
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I posted this in the LOTW thread a while ago, but I think it belongs here. Factory paint? Powered A&B units.
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Posted - June 12 2020 : 09:25:41 AM
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quote:I posted this in the LOTW thread a while ago, but I think it belongs here. Factory paint? Powered A&B units.
Originally posted by 59Chevy - June 11 2020 : 3:41:39 PM
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To me it looks like an experimental NYC Scheme they could have done
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Posted - June 12 2020 : 9:13:03 PM
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Interesting finds. Being the "Shark Master," I've not seen a Tyco/Mantua metal Shark in this scheme yet. However, I have seen ones in this black over orange scheme, which many have said is one of the original schemes. Looks similar.
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Posted - June 12 2020 : 10:53:23 PM
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Abe mentions this color scheme in an earlier post....
"I also have another Sharknose engine from cabinet that is a black & gray paint scheme similar to the orange & brown paint scheme on another metal sharknose that was sold in sets but uncataloged for dome reason,"
Sound like the one I have. These really look like factory paint, or an extremely good custom job.
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 Posted - June 13 2020 : 2:27:25 PM
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I found old pix of my Tyco metal Shark with loop couplers!
now I wants the matching B Unit hehe
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Posted - January 24 2021 : 09:38:00 AM
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Recently, I obtained the diecast TYCO Pennsylvania RR "Tuscan Red" Shark....in its original paint. I did replace the horn, but wow. I am so happy to finally have this! The "Tuscan Red" truck covers, while unrealistic, are SO awesome.
   
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Posted - January 24 2021 : 11:58:00 AM
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Those truck covers remind me of patent leather shoes, like a NYC
businessman headed to Wall Street. To think this is a piece that
was produced when the PRR was a leading Flag in railroads, well,
that is beyond cooldom. Nice addition to the fleet. Now, the
$64,000 question...does it run?
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Posted - January 24 2021 : 4:20:33 PM
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quote:Those truck covers remind me of patent leather shoes, like a NYC
businessman headed to Wall Street. To think this is a piece that
was produced when the PRR was a leading Flag in railroads, well,
that is beyond cooldom. Nice addition to the fleet. Now, the
$64,000 question...does it run?
Originally posted by Chops124-January 24 2021: 11:58:00 AM
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Oh yes! It runs like a dream. A video is in the works.
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Posted - January 27 2021 : 9:50:09 PM
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I forgot to ask
How do you take apart one? 
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Posted - January 27 2021 : 10:07:39 PM
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quote:I forgot to ask
How do you take apart one?
Originally posted by microbusss-January 27 2021: 9:50:09 PM
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Depends on the different models. The later diecast Sharks had screw-in trucks....the older ones had a metal plate that connected both trucks inside the diecast Shell.
To take it apart, you can unscrew the bottom plate on the motor truck, to access the gears.
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Posted - January 28 2021 : 12:26:14 AM
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I hope to see it run soon. One of the coolest Sharks
you’ve posted, yet.
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Posted - January 28 2021 : 11:36:46 AM
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quote:
To take it apart, you can unscrew the bottom plate on the motor truck, to access the gears.
Originally posted by RP model railroads - January 27 2021 : 10:07:39 PM |
oh mine IS that one
the 2 screws on either side of the shaft in the middle?
wonder if mine had matching passenger cars or not?
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Posted - January 28 2021 : 2:11:37 PM
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Take my advice, more of these angles!
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Posted - January 28 2021 : 9:16:51 PM
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Take my advice, more of these angles!
Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-January 28 2021: 2:11:37 PM
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Oh yeah! will do.
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I saw a vintage Tyco metal set on Thursday at a New Jersey train store.
On sale for $130 dollars. I did not buy it. I just photographed the set.
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Posted - January 19 2025 : 6:26:36 PM
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quote:
I saw a vintage Tyco metal set on Thursday at a New Jersey train store.
On sale for $130 dollars. I did not buy it. I just photographed the set.
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not a bad price & thats what mine is missing 
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Posted - January 21 2025 : 01:01:48 AM
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| It's been a while since I've seen one of those sets on ebay. That one looks to be in nice shape.
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Posted - January 21 2025 : 9:24:43 PM
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That's a cool find. It is interesting it's not selling. The demographic
is shutting down?
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