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 Posted - March 20 2011 : 1:12:25 PM
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A Scalefest Altoona Pa find. No box, made 1/59
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Posted - March 20 2011 : 2:30:23 PM
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nice find alco fan,my car of the week,not finished yet,a pennsy ken
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Posted - March 20 2011 : 5:57:43 PM
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I recently found this Athearn covered hopper, a memorial to Irv Athearn. Pretty cool, I know MB, the top of the car needs a touch of glue on the walkway.
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Posted - March 20 2011 : 6:31:17 PM
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hehe I has one too & I managed to get the Athern clips for it too last time after I went to the train show Feb 26th & went to a LHS to get them 
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Posted - March 20 2011 : 6:44:06 PM
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Nice commemorative car, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for that one, Irv was one of the hobby legends...
This 'boose has Micro-gloss windows in it, they are made from a thick gel that, when properly applied, don't look half bad when dried.
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Posted - March 20 2011 : 10:51:03 PM
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Totally random pick this week. A Virginia and Truckee passenger car from a box lot.
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Posted - March 21 2011 : 2:43:12 PM
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 I'm offering my home built scrap gondola car for this week. enjoy, Gary
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Posted - March 21 2011 : 2:45:20 PM
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quote:A Scalefest Altoona Pa find. No box, made 1/59
Originally posted by Alco Fan - March 20 2011 : 1:12:25 PM
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I have one of these, but with a black flat car with Gulf Mobile & Ohio roadname.
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 Posted - March 21 2011 : 5:30:46 PM
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Hi All,
Great stuff! It's been a long time since I got anything new as far as trains go. These are not new, I just happen to catch the color difference on the boat in Alco Fan's picture. Is red/white blue/white the only colors these were made in? When were these made? I just love this boat style.
I have been trying to find something to post but had been prety dry lately. The only thing new to me are Hot Wheels and Matchbox my Wife found for me.
Thanks for sharing.
Mike
Edited by - mytyco on March 21 2011 5:40:54 PM
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Posted - March 23 2011 : 9:49:19 PM
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Athearn still makes these cars in their RTR line - they have green and white boats too. You might be able to get them as package without the cars.
Larry
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Posted - March 23 2011 : 10:04:07 PM
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[quote]Nice commemorative car, I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for that one, Irv was one of the hobby legends...
These were a joint venture between Athearn, Bev-Bel and CM shops. They often appear on ebay and usually sell for 10-15 dollars.
Larry
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Posted - March 23 2011 : 10:48:45 PM
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Here are 2 different wood boxcars Same name
Left Tyco Got it from a former member  Right Lindbergh Was $10 with box 
RB Tyco CB&Q operating hopper Also from same former member =(
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