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this guy lives in the usa,and must have seen a up loco in his life so what is this,a rush job for a funeral ken
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Ken, That is the Protected Coating over the Yellow so it doesn't get Dirty. You can see the yellow inside... I guess the run clock said only 5 hours running. .
Like they stated they are not Experts... Carl
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That's what a typical UP F-unit looked like after a Big Boy or Challenger run-by.

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That's what a typical UP F-unit looked like after a Big Boy or Challenger run-by.

Originally posted by NickelPlate759 - October 17 2010 :  1:15:20 PM



...or a blown head gasket...yikes....
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i love his statement,
CONDITION: Box opened, approx. 5 hours operation
he then says hes no expert on this item
followed by
I saw what could be some slight paint wear
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That's what a typical UP F-unit looked like after a Big Boy or Challenger run-by.

Originally posted by NickelPlate759 - October 17 2010 :  1:15:20 PM



...or a blown head gasket...yikes....

Originally posted by shaygetz - October 17 2010 :  2:23:07 PM



Or MU'ed behind an Alco...
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Ebay has some interesting sellers with interesting items for sure!


Looks like it was drawn upon with Marks-A-Lot instead of painted by something from a rattle can.
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Aww, the auction ended. I was gonna buy it to.

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hey tykowolf,not so fast its been relisted,ken
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