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 Posted - July 11 2010 : 12:16:11 AM
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No factory release sets? Me neither. Just have to make do.
Today I bought this:
The Pace Setter West! This industrial set boasts a pair of IHC SD24's that should handle the half dozen Athearn RTR freight cars with ease including 50' Piggybacks, always a railfan favourite. Bundled structures are the tidy Tyko Truck Terminal plus a very old friend: The Built-Up Lighted Factory... only not built-up... nor lighted... or even painted. Oh well, something to do over the holidays! The Ford van and McHenry couplers were a welcome surprise bonus and so all up, I give this set: 9/10.
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 09:06:41 AM
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O K Streamline Set
Herkimer Tool and Model Works
Herkimer, New York
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 09:10:55 AM
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nice guys I likes  & I want to "hurt" you tykowolf for that Truck Terminal 
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 Posted - July 11 2010 : 11:57:13 AM
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Hi taycotrains,
That is one sharp set there. Did Herkimer Tool and Model Works actually make the trains? Or did they get them from companies like Athearn and Lionel? I ask because the Hustler looks like the one made by Athearn for themselves and Lionel.
Thanks
Mike
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 1:13:53 PM
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I too, like the Tyco / IHC Truck Terminal. I guess since I have soo many Tyco piggybacks that I need to get this terminal. I have had it in mind for quite sometime now.
Walt
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 3:17:25 PM
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Cool set, Tayco. Obviously re-branded Athearn equipment. Is the Hustler rubber band or gear drive?
The Tyco Depot
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Posted - July 11 2010 : 3:34:23 PM
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Nelson
The Hustler is rubber band drive.
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Posted - July 12 2010 : 05:31:44 AM
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What an elegant set, Taycotrains. It amazes me no end how you guys manage to find old sets in such fine condition, even the track is shiny! Can't help thinking of puzzled kids on christmas morning expecting a sleek Streamliner as pictured on the box, getting instead a humble hustler. There may have been tears.
microbusss, walt, I would offer you my Truck Terminal but then my truck would have nowhere to terminate!
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Posted - July 12 2010 : 06:54:06 AM
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quote: Can't help thinking of puzzled kids on christmas morning expecting a sleek Streamliner as pictured on the box, getting instead a humble hustler. There may have been tears.
Originally posted by tykowolf - July 12 2010 : 05:31:44 AM
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I was thinking the same thing- BAIT AND SWITCH!
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Posted - July 12 2010 : 09:52:50 AM
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quote:| microbusss, walt, I would offer you my Truck Terminal but then my truck would have nowhere to terminate! |
hey np dude Just let us know if you find any 
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hehe very true even I'd of hehe But we collectors & runners & I don't care if I get a mess of trains & no loco or get some locos & none work
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 Posted - July 12 2010 : 11:44:40 AM
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Hi microbusss,
quote:| we collectors & runners & I don't care if I get a mess of trains & no loco or get some locos & none work |
LOL! I hear you. I'm not picky. Give me your broken forgoten missing parts cast off trains! I LOVE THEM ALL!
Mike
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Posted - July 12 2010 : 11:49:57 AM
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Thank You for the thought of giving up the truck terminal Tykowolf!!
The good thing is there is plenty to go around. I will grab one of those ebay auctions soon!
Walt
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Posted - July 13 2010 : 03:45:48 AM
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quote:hey np dude Just let us know if you find any
Originally posted by microbusss - July 12 2010 : 09:52:50 AM
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Will do, microbusss!
I hope you win a bargain, walt. The Truck Terminal is quite a neat kit.
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