Post War New Haven 2350

[Frank53]

I want one.

I have always wanted one.

I think the color scheme is hip and I believe the black rolling stock with orange doors are readily available.

It does not have to be "like new", just better than ok.

Anyone have any advice as to what I should pay before I sail the Bay of E??

[3railguy]

I paid like $600 for a like new one about six years ago. They may of come down a bit. I don't know. You should be able to get a nice one for around $300 or $400. You might consider a Lionel LLC PWC version too. They are sharp looking and likely to be cheaper than an excellent origional.

[Frank53]

thanks 3rail.

For me it absolutely, positively has to be post war original. I don't care much if it has some wings and dings, it's not an investment, it is part of my post war layout, and I am driven to be authentic. The post war collection I have accummulated was all run by ordinary folks at Christmas time. It is in remarkable shape for it's history, but by no means the stuff collectors would drool over - just nice stuff that runs nicely and is in really good shape.

I also see the 6464 cars are available for a song, and appear to be mid-50s production, although they reference 1969 cataloging. The 6464-725 orange boxcaris described as 1962 production, which is abit later than I want. Anyone that can shed any light on these, I'd be appreciative.

[Frank53]

I also see a 6464-25 identified as produced in 1956 which is bright orange with black doors and white lettering. I would like to mix these with the black cars.

[tjsprague]

I see them on eBay from time to to time. If you don't mind putting on a new decal (noce graphics), you can get a good runner for about $200+. One with a decent looking original decal are close to $400. Beware of battery damage and screw hole cracks. And if the seller doesn't list the horn as working, it won't.

There's also a lot of auctions coming up, Stout, NETTE, etc. And I seem to remember a lot of postwar in upcoming lots.



Good luck. Post pix when you get your consist together.

Tim

[3railguy]

Frank, 1960's NH 6464's are fairly common and go for around $50 for a nice one. I have a few 60's 6464's with plastic trucks and they are good runners. I did snap the head off a coupler once from running too long a train. Postwar prices aren't bad compared to new stuff.

[Chris F]

6464-425 New Haven, 1956-58, black body (some painted, some unpainted) with orange doors, $27 (gd), $60 (exc.)
6464-725, New Haven, 1962-66, orange body with black doors, $30/$55
6464-725, New Haven, 1969, black body, $70/$225

The 6464-25 was a Great Northern. You may have been looking at a 6468-25 New Haven double door boxcar, 1956-58, orange body with black doors, $41/$135

The common 2350, 1956-58, is listed at $120/$380.

Prices are from 2005 Greenberg's price guide.