My latest acquisition of brass

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I just received my 2-8-2

its an akane and I got it for less than $80

wow I love the detail in a brass model of quality like these akane’s

I cant imagin these $1200 and up newer units out today

ken

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That’s a great looking locomotive, Ken. It should pull like a horse, too. Thanks for showing it to us. I hope it works well for you.

-Crandell

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So…Just how did you get a nice brass Mike like that for $80??

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canada

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160163280829&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006

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I always enjoy seeing some of the brass stuff you get. This is one of the nicest yet.

Jim

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Ken,Nice looking engine…How does it run?

I had several brass locomotives in the 60s…My favorite still remains that little PFM/United B2 2 truck Shay.Then after that my PFM/United AT&SF 1950 class 2-8-0…

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it runs great

so smooth

not bad for an open frame type motor

K

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What a deal, it’s true, the price of brass is going down on some locomotives, I believe akane is one of the better brass builders, good on you !

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Ken,I figure it would be a good runner…You see Akane steamers was equal to Balboa,Sunset and PFM/Tenshodo but,IMHO a tad behind PFM/United as far as tie to tie creep.

You got a great deal…[tup]

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Ken–

Let me add my congratulations–that Akane will probably pull as many cars as the prototype! Handsome devil (is that their B&O prototype model?). Akane was famous for their smooth mechanisms. I’ve got quite a few Akane brass on my roster, and they’re extremely trouble-free and beautifully put together and they last and last and LAST! And boy, do those babies PULL!

Enjoy it, that’s one gorgeous 2-8-2.

Tom [:D]

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thanks tom

yes this is the B&O Q-B4 baldwin mikado

check out this sanding tower $20

not sure but looks like new jersey international

just add this to my latest acquisition of brass

K

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I looked at a couple of Akane auctions since you posted this. I think it’s kind of strange. The auctions are either right around $100 or right around $500. There didn’t seem to be anything in the middle. I know different locos are going to sell for different $$$. But such a wide $$$ gap? Anyone got an idea why?

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this one was $168.51

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230183404932&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013

I think it is the correct tender

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here is a 4-8-4 niagara wow $18

this is great

now the search is on for some drivers, I have a set, I will have to dig them up

I love a 4-8-4

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330178592222&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014

K

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I have added a cable to my sanding tower

I don’t know how that cable should be run or how it was used I just seen the pully

I realy like this little piece

Ken

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UPDATE

I have added to the pile

check out this water tank I got for $10 … Brass …

I don’t know what they go for but I think its a bit more that $10.

hmm I wonder what this will look like with no paint

Ken

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That’s a great deal! Looks like a fine addition to your RR

Fergie

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Fergmiester

the paint looks so good in the photo. so I can’t be sure yet, but I like the silver.

what do you think naked brass or paintd silver?

it came with a light tower too, but sadly thats not also brass. but $20 for both what the heck

K

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Does no one want brass anymore? I can’t believe an engine of this calibre went for that price, he actually gave it away, Canadian eh???

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a Trolly

now this looks like a fine paint job

but for $14 I gues its not too bad

lets see what I can do with this one