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Well chops you being closer to CA could pick the stuff up easier then me in ole NY .

10.000 would be at BIT more realistic AND I HAVE SEEN red box set like this go for three hundred lost a few to other bidders that way

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It'll be interesting. To unload that quantify of a previously rare item on to a market that is shifty, at best.
If you could get $200 a whack for those sets, you'd need 60 eager buyers, and I am not sure there are
not that many Tycoheads that would line up at that price.

The real money is in Cryptocurrency. Young people cannot imagine a world that didn't have computers and
are flocking to Crypto. It's a generational thing, and it is moving this market in a most unexpected way,
particularly as Crypto has no more intrinsic value than common dirt, and unlike Apple, it does not produce
a product. It is wholly imaginary.

My PT Barnums, if you could find them, sold for at least $40 each unboxed. Then a year later you could
gather them in your arms at $10 boxed.
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My PT Barnums, if you could find them, sold for at least $40 each unboxed. Then a year later you could
gather them in your arms at $10 boxed.

Originally posted by Chops124 - April 19 2021 :  11:55:33 AM


how about the Lincoln Funeral car?
thats a hard one to find
I was just lucky to get 2 for $10 each
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That was a home run over the top of outfield fence. Was the seller a
blind little old lady hard of hearing???
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That was a home run over the top of outfield fence. Was the seller a
blind little old lady hard of hearing???

Originally posted by Chops124 - April 19 2021 :  6:05:12 PM


no but I held in my excitement UNTIL I got them & told him about ones on Ebay hehe
now I needs a accurate loco 4-4-0 to pull them with
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But remember Chops, these are NOS MU-2 motors. I know the one I sent you was a dud, but that was scraping up a bunch of junk parts and turning them into a motor. Usually, they're amazing motors.

I'll see if anybody agrees here, but I swear up and down one of the best model trains motors ever built is the screw type MU-2, seen in Tycos Deluxe Diesel, and most 70s-80s Mantua items.
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For constant, trainset running at 5 or 6 volts and up, the MU2 is a fine
little motor for the purpose. The more I run the better 5 pole motors,
the more I like them. I wonder if those junk PT motors nailed the lid
on Tyco or if it was Atari.

I put some stuff, I forget what, maybe some old Civil War coaches by Tyco that I had
used, enjoyed, but wanted to move on. I put a BIN price on it and auction, and someone
swiped it at the low BIN price in five minutes. I shoulda known better.

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For constant, trainset running at 5 or 6 volts and up, the MU2 is a fine
little motor for the purpose. The more I run the better 5 pole motors,
the more I like them. I wonder if those junk PT motors nailed the lid
on Tyco or if it was Atari.

I put some stuff, I forget what, maybe some old Civil War coaches by Tyco that I had
used, enjoyed, but wanted to move on. I put a BIN price on it and auction, and someone
swiped it at the low BIN price in five minutes. I shoulda known better. Nice to know that
I'm not the only Bumb Dass out there.

Originally posted by Chops124 - April 19 2021 :  7:54:13 PM



Speaking of which, and I will post it to the Trading Post, I am selling off a perfect condition
vintage Mantua 4-6-2. Motor, light, valve gear, details, are all PERFECT. Why? Well, it's been fun,
but I want something that doesn't require so much handling- it is so heavy, that one hand
has to remain on the throttle to guide it up little upslopes and curves. I want to try to find
a nice little smooth runner like my Mehano 2-4-0. I bought that set for a laugh, with the
Mehano loco in it, but I'm not laughing now- that thing runs as good as my Stewart S2.
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What roadname is that 4-6-2? I might be interested.


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Union Pacific. This is the kind you'd collect, as it is without flaw, but see Trading Post first...
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When eight pacifics is not enough, make it nine
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The Blax is bax!
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Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-April 20 2021: 10:30:23 PM



I happen to need that roadname, but it wasn't a 4-6-2 after all, it was a 2-8-2 Mikado.

It must really annoy you that I have 8 Pacifics now....still bringing it up, huh?

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Here's a crossing on ebay now. A bit high in price. Never had to pay that for even my NOS packaged ones!
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Bet you it sells, too. Got that nice old brass rail.

Walt and RP talked some sense into me, going to have to on to her. She really is a fine piece
of pot metal. I always, always get my configurations wrong. At least I didn't call it an F Unit!

Nat'l Museum of Tyco is taking on serious dimensions. I vie you to find a more thoughtful,
more complete collection anywhere.

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Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-April 20 2021: 10:30:23 PM



I happen to need that roadname, but it wasn't a 4-6-2 after all, it was a 2-8-2 Mikado.

It must really annoy you that I have 8 Pacifics now....still bringing it up, huh?

Originally posted by RP model railroads - April 21 2021 :  8:47:25 PM



Hoarders will hoard
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quote:
quote:
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When eight pacifics is not enough, make it nine

Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-April 20 2021: 10:30:23 PM



I happen to need that roadname, but it wasn't a 4-6-2 after all, it was a 2-8-2 Mikado.

It must really annoy you that I have 8 Pacifics now....still bringing it up, huh?

Originally posted by RP model railroads - April 21 2021 :  8:47:25 PM



Hoarders will hoard

Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-April 21 2021: 10:11:54 PM



Haters gotta hate

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quote:
quote:
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When eight pacifics is not enough, make it nine

Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-April 20 2021: 10:30:23 PM



I happen to need that roadname, but it wasn't a 4-6-2 after all, it was a 2-8-2 Mikado.

It must really annoy you that I have 8 Pacifics now....still bringing it up, huh?

Originally posted by RP model railroads - April 21 2021 :  8:47:25 PM



Hoarders will hoard

Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-April 21 2021: 10:11:54 PM



Haters gotta hate

Originally posted by RP model railroads - April 21 2021 :  10:16:15 PM



Right, I'm a 'hater' because I'm pointing out that buying 9 identical trains is unreasonable. Twist it whatever way you want, whether these common peices are an "investment" or for future highliters, it's still an unnecessary number of locomotives which will ultimately get lost in the plethora of the SMT collection 2.0
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First of all, they are not identical. They all have different roadnames, are custom, etc.

Secondly, you said it. Not me. You have shown your true colors in comparing my collection to SMT Mainline, who has abundantly more than I will ever have or want to have - evidence of the fact that you are jealous that I decide what I want to buy with my own money. SMT does the same. Some people may not like him, some people may not like me, but all I know is that I am RP and he is SMT. Your comparison shows your true feelings about me, and that's fine.

I advise you not to proceed any further in trolling me. Thank You.

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quote:
First of all, they are not identical. They all have different roadnames, are custom, etc.

Secondly, you said it. Not me. You have shown your true colors in comparing my collection to SMT Mainline, who has abundantly more than I will ever have or want to have - evidence of the fact that you are jealous that I decide what I want to buy with my own money. SMT does the same. Some people may not like him, some people may not like me, but all I know is that I am RP and he is SMT. Your comparison shows your true feelings about me, and that's fine.

I advise you not to proceed any further in trolling me. Thank You.

Originally posted by RP model railroads - April 21 2021 :  10:26:45 PM



I dont think I'm jealous of buying junk for insane prices.

What is this? A threat? Pffft ok buddy

And yes the other 7 pacifics are identical
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quote:
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First of all, they are not identical. They all have different roadnames, are custom, etc.

Secondly, you said it. Not me. You have shown your true colors in comparing my collection to SMT Mainline, who has abundantly more than I will ever have or want to have - evidence of the fact that you are jealous that I decide what I want to buy with my own money. SMT does the same. Some people may not like him, some people may not like me, but all I know is that I am RP and he is SMT. Your comparison shows your true feelings about me, and that's fine.

I advise you not to proceed any further in trolling me. Thank You.

Originally posted by RP model railroads - April 21 2021 :  10:26:45 PM



I dont think I'm jealous of buying junk for insane prices.

What is this? A threat? Pffft ok buddy

And yes the other 7 pacifics are identical

Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3-April 21 2021: 10:29:51 PM



No, not a threat. I am asking you to please stop attacking me.

I don't buy junk for insane prices, and should you think my trains are junk, that's totally fine. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/254609329630?hash=item3b47e60dde:g:nBcAAOSwp49ey~1v

Is this on your list?

I believe this is the rare Pacific Type Consolidated F uniut.

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First of all, they are not identical. They all have different roadnames, are custom, etc.

Secondly, you said it. Not me. You have shown your true colors in comparing my collection to SMT Mainline, who has abundantly more than I will ever have or want to have - evidence of the fact that you are jealous that I decide what I want to buy with my own money. SMT does the same. Some people may not like him, some people may not like me, but all I know is that I am RP and he is SMT. Your comparison shows your true feelings about me, and that's fine.

I advise you not to proceed any further in trolling me. Thank You.

Originally posted by RP model railroads - April 21 2021 :  10:26:45 PM



I dont think I'm jealous of buying junk for insane prices.

What is this? A threat? Pffft ok buddy

And yes the other 7 pacifics are identical

Originally posted by BlaxlandAlex3 - April 21 2021 :  10:29:51 PM


First of all. The Pacifics and Mikados had like 20-30 years in production. You're acting like they only made a few. Heck, they probably put out millions of them. There's like always 10 of these on 'the site's on any given day.

Secondly, have you ever even owned a Tyco Engine? Let me tell you something about being a Tyco Collector. If you don't keep spare parts around, you don't keep them running. The older steam engines are especially bad about drivetrains that burn motors, fall apart, and warp. I think RP was in that he bought a few to restore, but also got some spare parts.

Finally, at least these didn't wind up in the SMT mainline Collection. I've watched him literally spray WD40 onto a train and say it's okay in small amounts. RP will put these to good use. You don't need to be salty about it. It's our money. We worked hard for it, and we will do what we want to with it. The truth of the matter is, nothing Tyco has ever made is worth fighting over.



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Here's another one of these women who missed their calling in Hollywood. So we will take pictures with different outfits on 400 times trying to sell this stuff.
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Here's another one of these women who missed their calling in Hollywood. So we will take pictures with different outfits on 400 times trying to sell this stuff.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294099846752?hash=item4479b78660:g:6FwAAOSwht1fyqBr

Originally posted by walt - April 22 2021 :  10:55:17 PM



Wonder where she bought those D units?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/274764662672?hash=item3ff9400790:g:5s4AAOSwLnxgfKOx

A bidding war is already started on this GM&O, and it doesn't end until Sunday...
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I threw $50 down on that thing for funsies and it didn't last more than a day or so. Somebody wants this thing!
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It is "6***k" - lol.

The price will go much higher, I'm sure. The GM&O is one of the rarest.....

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Last checked it already blew past $70. I strongly suspect that
some closet mlllionaire is a Tyco collector. Bill Gates, maybe?

25 bids and now up to $96 with a day and a half to go.

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Anyone with deep pockets. Godzilla size pockets that is.

https://www.ebay.com/c/668995405

























Hope those engines run for anyone who buys this lot.

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It's so beautiful... yet just so financially impossible...

And speaking of financially impossible, anybody wanna whip out $200 for "slighty-used" Switcher?

(Image courtesy Ebay)

The chips and broken couplers are free. I don't know why, but the model train market is going sky high. My guess is the next of kin to late HO collectors inherited the latter's HO collection, and think they've just struck a pot of gold. That's my two cents.

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wELL CA CUT HIS PRICE
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I'm going to bid to bid ten cents on it.
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If that is the $18500 lot Jeff I would go higher.
$4.99 seems right.
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I have legit never seen a Tyco tanker like this. I wouldn't pay that much for any car, but this is pretty cool still.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353491835710?hash=item524dc15b3e:g:nIQAAOSwvEFgmyFk

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Every price I see is lunatic on eBay. That one is a real
cherry on top of genuinely stupid. I'm going to offer
a nickel.
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I agree. I never paid near that much for my 1 of 50 sold, Krispy Kreme box car! People are getting crazy with Tyco prices!
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It's so beautiful... yet just so financially impossible...

And speaking of financially impossible, anybody wanna whip out $200 for "slighty-used" Switcher?

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The chips and broken couplers are free. I don't know why, but the model train market is going sky high. My guess is the next of kin to late HO collectors inherited the latter's HO collection, and think they've just struck a pot of gold. That's my two cents.

Originally posted by A-A-RON - April 24 2021 :  5:55:51 PM

Eh, the bid price doesn't seem so bad. I'm wondering if the seller just put the outrageous buy it now price to make the final bidder feel like they got a good deal.

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PROTO type for sale! SMOKY Mountain line!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363513552450?hash=item54a3189e42:g:E6UAAOSwdK9hIGFM
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PROTO type for sale! SMOKY Mountain line!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363513552450?hash=item54a3189e42:g:E6UAAOSwdK9hIGFM

Originally posted by walt - August 21 2021 :  5:07:33 PM


check it out!
he used Dumpster Cam!
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Wow. I am convinced, it is a prototype.



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I'd start with a moderate starting bid. Good $600 to $800.
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quote:
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PROTO type for sale! SMOKY Mountain line!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363513552450?hash=item54a3189e42:g:E6UAAOSwdK9hIGFM

Originally posted by walt - August 21 2021 :  5:07:33 PM


check it out!
he used Dumpster Cam!

Originally posted by microbusss - August 21 2021 :  6:02:43 PM



That's funny Ben!
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Might need glasses or optic surgery
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quote:
quote:
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PROTO type for sale! SMOKY Mountain line!!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363513552450?hash=item54a3189e42:g:E6UAAOSwdK9hIGFM

Originally posted by walt - August 21 2021 :  5:07:33 PM


check it out!
he used Dumpster Cam!

Originally posted by microbusss - August 21 2021 :  6:02:43 PM



That's funny Ben!
Originally posted by walt - August 21 2021 :  9:52:33 PM


I KNOW I used to do it too
but since I moved it has become PC desk, dinning table, & basement cam
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Walks like a duck, talks like a duck...
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I am sure that this will not sell.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154439124711?hash=item23f54a06e7:g:LL0AAOSwcYNhfWDz

Not that rare nor valuable. Maybe for some though.



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A bit more reasonable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284401598321?hash=item4237a7ff71:g:CgsAAOSwGrphECbu

Looks like it has not been opened. Maybe.



Shame to open it.

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More reasonable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185138827056?hash=item2b1b224f30:g:w18AAOSwJo9hIxZL













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Always curious how they arrive at those prices. The Aurora set is quite
interesting, however.
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