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Need info on LGB "Big Thunder" loco

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Need info on LGB "Big Thunder" loco
Posted by Ray Dunakin on Sunday, December 3, 2006 12:24 AM
I wanted to get an LGB Porter, but discovered they're out of production and unavailable. Then I noticed an ad for an LGB "Disney Big Thunder Mountain" starter set. The loco in that set sure looks like the LGB Porter. Can anyone confirm whether or not it is the same loco? Also, what features does it have (headlight, cab light, sound)?
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Posted by GearDrivenSteam on Sunday, December 3, 2006 7:42 AM

How bout this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/LGB-Porter-Engine-2177B-Helena_W0QQitemZ160057435401QQihZ006QQcategoryZ19154QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Posted by tmcc man on Sunday, December 3, 2006 10:23 AM

Ray, were you looking for something like this? I got mine a year ago, brand new. If I remember correctly, the Disney Set is a Porter.

 

 

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Posted by vsmith on Monday, December 4, 2006 10:28 AM
Same engine, if you can get one, go for it. Good little bugger of an engine.

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Posted by tmcc man on Monday, December 4, 2006 8:01 PM

 vsmith wrote:
Same engine, if you can get one, go for it. Good little bugger of an engine.

You got that right. Good puller. I am going to weather it soon. It  looks too plastic like. Need to use some sand paper to make some grain. 

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