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Labor Day ?

Henry
 

Summer's almost gone , Fall is about to Fall ? Hopefully the weather will level out some . Everyone enjoy the Day . Henry


Re: Varney Southern Pacific Cab-Froward ??????

Henry
 

Any progress on this loco ? ANY Varney Yellowstone is noteworthy . Even "bashed" ones ? Henry .

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., Sean Naylor <a69mustang4me@...> wrote:

OK... Peter...

You have my full attention!!
??
Sean


"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!" - Mario Andretti!


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From: Peter DeBeers <pdebeers@...>
To: "yardbirdtrains@..." <yardbirdtrains@...>
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:34 PM
Subject: [yardbirdtrains] Varney Southern Pacific Cab-Froward ??????



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A few years ago, a person I worked with asked me if I wanted a box of "old trains" he had. He had no use for them, so I took them. I the box was a large batch of Varney loco's in various states of repair. I put them away for a "SHORT"???? time. A few days ago I was going through the box and in the bottom was a Varney Yellowstone in pieces and a S.P. AC-12 Cab Forward. The boiler looks like the Yellowstone but was modified to S.P. style. One of the drive frames was extended to the rear / tender. The cab is cast but the front again changed to S.P.?? Both drive units are stamped Varney. I was wondering if anybody anything about this unit. The person who gave the box to me was Rex Varney. If and when I can get my camera to work with this computer, I will take photos of this unit. Thanks. Pete De Beers


Welcome our newest member ..

Henry
 

Please welcome joeseph , [cornerhouseclocks@...] to the group. Please feel free to browse the photos albums . Some fine work in those . Again welcome , Henry H. moderator .


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale...

Henry
 

Good job ! My apologies . Just trying to keep to the program . Henry

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., "John Hagen" <sprinthag@...> wrote:

Gareth,



I'd be interested in the Eight Ball, MDC 0-6-0(s) and maybe a Hustler
w/Ernst gears. Of course I'm limited on funds so the Eight Ball is probably
out of my reach but still ...



John Hagen



From: yardbirdtrains@... [mailto:yardbirdtrains@...]
On Behalf Of rcjge
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:45 AM
To: yardbirdtrains@...
Subject: [yardbirdtrains] A Whack of stuff for sale...





Hey Guys:

I'm am seriously paring down my collection of Vintage model trains. I'm in
Canada but will be travelling to the states next week to visit my Brother
and will ship stuff people want at that time. If you don't know me, well I
haven't been on here in some time I'm pretty sure Nelson or Tony Lucio or
Sean can vouch for my integrity....

I gave a pristine Athearn 1960 or 61 RDC set box that's spoken for I
believe.

Also a Mantua 8 Ball unassembled. It appears as though it never was....

Barr-Nixon Switcher kit

Athearn Hustlers, NOS with or without Ernst Gearing kits.

MDC 0-6-0 Switchers, I think I have three, none fully assembled.

Varney Pullmman kit

Ambroid kits....

I'm going to create a folder to sell this stuff and add pictures as I go....

I will also be making a trip again in October and will do the same thing...

I'll make a document up in pdf so anyone can look at what's there. I'll
replace it as things are sold or I find them....

Everything I ship will go in fixed rate USPS boxes... small or Medium
normally.

Best,
Gareth


Re: Stuff for sale ?

 

Henry:

"starter list"?

"get together of this site?" it's a mailing list

"A-OK" about what?

-Gareth

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., "Henry" <long95209@...> wrote:

Try to publish a starter list . Then have guys get together of this site ? A-OK ? Henry


Re: Stuff for sale ?

Henry
 

Try to publish a starter list . Then have guys get together of this site ? A-OK ? Henry


8 Ball pics added to for sale folder

 

Hey Guys 8 Ball pics added to 4 sale folder...

-Gareth


Re: Varney Southern Pacific Cab-Froward ??????

 

OK... Peter...

You have my full attention!!
?
Sean


"If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!" - Mario Andretti!



From: Peter DeBeers
To: "yardbirdtrains@..."
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:34 PM
Subject: [yardbirdtrains] Varney Southern Pacific Cab-Froward ??????

?
A few years ago, a person I worked with asked me if I wanted a box of "old trains" he had. He had no use for them, so I took them. I the box was a large batch of Varney loco's in various states of repair. I put them away for a "SHORT"???? time. A few days ago I was going through the box and in the bottom was a Varney Yellowstone in pieces and a S.P. AC-12 Cab Forward. The boiler looks like the Yellowstone but was modified to S.P. style. One of the drive frames was extended to the rear / tender. The cab is cast but the front again changed to S.P.? Both drive units are stamped Varney. I was wondering if anybody anything about this unit. The person who gave the box to me was Rex Varney. If and when I can get my camera to work with this computer, I will take photos of this unit. Thanks. Pete De Beers



Re: A Whack of stuff for sale List updated regularly

 

17/.

Boilers: Penn Line Atlantic/Consolie
Boilers: Bowser Mike/Pacific
Boilers: Mantua Mike/Pacific
Boilers: Roundhouse Santa Fe for 10 wheeler or Consolie

More to come...

Thanks,
Gareth


A Whack of stuff for sale List updated regularly

 

Guys this is a start only lots to go....

1/. Lionel HO 200 Ton Crane car. I have the tender car as well but it's missing
a fence.

2/. Mantua 8 Ball Excellent but unassembled - Brass cab...

3/. Mantua 0-8-0 WITH Slope back tender, org box but box is poor. Canadian
Pacific.

4/. Pair of Athearn Hustlers, NOS (1 Red and 1 Yellow) with or without Ernst
Gearing kits.... and by that I mean the kits aren't installed

5/. Mehano 2-6-0 needs pilot great shape otherwise

6/. Roundhouse 2-8-0 with I think a Sangami motor in it, pretty sure it has a
cast boiler....

7/. AHM Alco U-4a 0-8-0 Switcher. Great condition needs smoke box cover put back
on and cab roof.

8/. Penn Line GG1 set. Engine, caboose and three cars

9/. Athearn Trainmaster in weathered CNJ and extra Shell in Virginia scheme. Org
"BLUE" box.

10/.Lionel HO Track Cleaner car.

11/. Varney NW-2 Metal

12/. Varney NW-2 Metal Unassembled

13/. Roundhouse Yardhog Tanker 0-6-0 Switcher. No motor, otherwise very good -
exe

14/. Lima 0-4-0 Steamer switcher with choice of slope back tender.

15/. Walthers HH600 Body/Shell

16/. John English FA Shell

17/.

Lots to add. I will replace this list with an expanded one likely by late
tonight or some time tomorrow...

Thanks,
Gareth


Re: Whack of stuff for sale list amended

 

Guys, please email me off list!

I don't want to clutter up the list or annoy people who have messages delivered to their mailboxes each time something is posted to the list. Thanks.

-Gareth


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale List

 

Hi Karl:

It's the whole locomotive btw, not just the tender.....

-Gareth

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., "kbkchooch" <kbkchooch@...> wrote:

Gareth

3/. Mantua 0-8-0 Slope back tender, org box but box is poor. Canadian Pacific.

Picture? Price? Please?

Karl B

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., "rcjge" <jgpedwards@> wrote:

Guys this is a start only lots to go....

1/. Lionel HO 200 Ton Crane car. I have the tender car as well but it's missing
a fence.

2/. Mantua 8 Ball Excellent but unassembled - Brass cab...

3/. Mantua 0-8-0 Slope back tender, org box but box is poor. Canadian Pacific.

4/. Pair of Athearn Hustlers, NOS (1 Red and 1 Yellow) with or without Ernst
Gearing kits.... and by that I mean the kits aren't installed

5/. Mehano 2-6-0 needs pilot great shape otherwise

6/. Roundhouse 2-8-0 with I think a Sangami motor in it, pretty sure it has a
cast boiler....

7/. AHM Alco U-4a 0-8-0 Switcher. Great condition needs smoke box cover put back
on and cab roof.

8/. Penn Line GG1 set. Engine, caboose and three cars

9/. Athearn Trainmaster in weathered CNJ and extra Shell in Virginia scheme. Org
"BLUE" box.

10/.Lionel HO Track Cleaner car.

11/. Varney NW-2 Metal

12/. Varney NW-2 Metal Unassembled

13/. Roundhouse Yardhog Tanker 0-6-0 Switcher. No motor, otherwise very good -
exe

14/. Lima 0-4-0 Steamer switcher with choice of slope back tender.

Lots to add. I will replace this list with an expanded one likely by late tonight or some time tomorrow...

Thanks,
Gareth


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale List

 

Hey John:

Nope, it's an 8 Ball cab in rear....

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., John <jbopp007@...> wrote:

Gareth,

Is the Mehano 2-6-0 a Camelback? If so, I'd be interested.

John Bopp


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale List

 

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Gareth,

Is the Mehano 2-6-0 a Camelback? ?If so, I'd be interested.

John Bopp


On Aug 19, 2013, at 1:29 AM, "rcjge" <jgpedwards@...> wrote:

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Guys this is a start only lots to go....

1/. Lionel HO 200 Ton Crane car. I have the tender car as well but it's missing
a fence.

2/. Mantua 8 Ball Excellent but unassembled - Brass cab...

3/. Mantua 0-8-0 Slope back tender, org box but box is poor. Canadian Pacific.

4/. Pair of Athearn Hustlers, NOS (1 Red and 1 Yellow) with or without Ernst
Gearing kits.... and by that I mean the kits aren't installed

5/. Mehano 2-6-0 needs pilot great shape otherwise

6/. Roundhouse 2-8-0 with I think a Sangami motor in it, pretty sure it has a
cast boiler....

7/. AHM Alco U-4a 0-8-0 Switcher. Great condition needs smoke box cover put back
on and cab roof.

8/. Penn Line GG1 set. Engine, caboose and three cars

9/. Athearn Trainmaster in weathered CNJ and extra Shell in Virginia scheme. Org
"BLUE" box.

10/.Lionel HO Track Cleaner car.

11/. Varney NW-2 Metal

12/. Varney NW-2 Metal Unassembled

13/. Roundhouse Yardhog Tanker 0-6-0 Switcher. No motor, otherwise very good -
exe

14/. Lima 0-4-0 Steamer switcher with choice of slope back tender.

Lots to add. I will replace this list with an expanded one likely by late tonight or some time tomorrow...

Thanks,
Gareth


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale...

 

Hi Karl:

An 8 Ball is a 50's - 60's? 2-6-0 Mogul. Look here



-Gareth

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., "kbkchooch" <kbkchooch@...> wrote:

Gareth,

Sounds interesting, (love to see a list) but what may I ask is a Mantua 8 ball??

KarlB


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale...

 

Hi John
Good to hear from you...
I have interest in all three so please email me direct and we can bounce it around...
Gareth

I'd be interested in the Eight Ball, MDC 0-6-0(s) and maybe a Hustler
w/Ernst gears. Of course I'm limited on funds so the Eight Ball is probably
out of my reach but still ...



John Hagen


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale List

kbkchooch
 

Gareth

3/. Mantua 0-8-0 Slope back tender, org box but box is poor. Canadian Pacific.

Picture? Price? Please?

Karl B

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., "rcjge" <jgpedwards@...> wrote:

Guys this is a start only lots to go....

1/. Lionel HO 200 Ton Crane car. I have the tender car as well but it's missing
a fence.

2/. Mantua 8 Ball Excellent but unassembled - Brass cab...

3/. Mantua 0-8-0 Slope back tender, org box but box is poor. Canadian Pacific.

4/. Pair of Athearn Hustlers, NOS (1 Red and 1 Yellow) with or without Ernst
Gearing kits.... and by that I mean the kits aren't installed

5/. Mehano 2-6-0 needs pilot great shape otherwise

6/. Roundhouse 2-8-0 with I think a Sangami motor in it, pretty sure it has a
cast boiler....

7/. AHM Alco U-4a 0-8-0 Switcher. Great condition needs smoke box cover put back
on and cab roof.

8/. Penn Line GG1 set. Engine, caboose and three cars

9/. Athearn Trainmaster in weathered CNJ and extra Shell in Virginia scheme. Org
"BLUE" box.

10/.Lionel HO Track Cleaner car.

11/. Varney NW-2 Metal

12/. Varney NW-2 Metal Unassembled

13/. Roundhouse Yardhog Tanker 0-6-0 Switcher. No motor, otherwise very good -
exe

14/. Lima 0-4-0 Steamer switcher with choice of slope back tender.

Lots to add. I will replace this list with an expanded one likely by late tonight or some time tomorrow...

Thanks,
Gareth


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale...

 

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Gareth,

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I¡¯d be interested in the Eight Ball, MDC 0-6-0(s) and maybe a Hustler w/Ernst gears. Of course I¡¯m limited on funds so the Eight Ball is probably out of my reach but still ¡­¡­.

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John Hagen

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From: yardbirdtrains@... [mailto:yardbirdtrains@...] On Behalf Of rcjge
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:45 AM
To: yardbirdtrains@...
Subject: [yardbirdtrains] A Whack of stuff for sale...

?

?

Hey Guys:

I'm am seriously paring down my collection of Vintage model trains. I'm in Canada but will be travelling to the states next week to visit my Brother and will ship stuff people want at that time. If you don't know me, well I haven't been on here in some time I'm pretty sure Nelson or Tony Lucio or Sean can vouch for my integrity....

I gave a pristine Athearn 1960 or 61 RDC set box that's spoken for I believe.

Also a Mantua 8 Ball unassembled. It appears as though it never was....

Barr-Nixon Switcher kit

Athearn Hustlers, NOS with or without Ernst Gearing kits.

MDC 0-6-0 Switchers, I think I have three, none fully assembled.

Varney Pullmman kit

Ambroid kits....

I'm going to create a folder to sell this stuff and add pictures as I go....

I will also be making a trip again in October and will do the same thing...

I'll make a document up in pdf so anyone can look at what's there. I'll replace it as things are sold or I find them....

Everything I ship will go in fixed rate USPS boxes... small or Medium normally.

Best,
Gareth


Re: Varney Southern Pacific Cab-Froward ??????

Henry
 

Oh my oh my ! Great luck , those are icons . Let us know when the casm work ! Henry

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., Peter DeBeers <pdebeers@...> wrote:

A few years ago, a person I worked with asked me if I wanted a box of "old trains" he had. He had no use for them, so I took them. I the box was a large batch of Varney loco's in various states of repair. I put them away for a "SHORT"???? time. A few days ago I was going through the box and in the bottom was a Varney Yellowstone in pieces and a S.P. AC-12 Cab Forward. The boiler looks like the Yellowstone but was modified to S.P. style. One of the drive frames was extended to the rear / tender. The cab is cast but the front again changed to S.P.? Both drive units are stamped Varney. I was wondering if anybody anything about this unit. The person who gave the box to me was Rex Varney. If and when I can get my camera to work with this computer, I will take photos of this unit. Thanks. Pete De Beers


Re: A Whack of stuff for sale...

kbkchooch
 

Gareth,

Sounds interesting, (love to see a list) but what may I ask is a Mantua 8 ball??

KarlB

--- In yardbirdtrains@..., "rcjge" <jgpedwards@...> wrote:

Hey Guys:

I'm am seriously paring down my collection of Vintage model trains. I'm in Canada but will be travelling to the states next week to visit my Brother and will ship stuff people want at that time. If you don't know me, well I haven't been on here in some time I'm pretty sure Nelson or Tony Lucio or Sean can vouch for my integrity....

I gave a pristine Athearn 1960 or 61 RDC set box that's spoken for I believe.

Also a Mantua 8 Ball unassembled. It appears as though it never was....

Barr-Nixon Switcher kit

Athearn Hustlers, NOS with or without Ernst Gearing kits.

MDC 0-6-0 Switchers, I think I have three, none fully assembled.

Varney Pullmman kit

Ambroid kits....

I'm going to create a folder to sell this stuff and add pictures as I go....

I will also be making a trip again in October and will do the same thing...

I'll make a document up in pdf so anyone can look at what's there. I'll replace it as things are sold or I find them....

Everything I ship will go in fixed rate USPS boxes... small or Medium normally.

Best,
Gareth