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LGB Porter
Posted by GearDrivenSteam on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:28 PM
I am looking for an LGB Porter "Anna" or "Helena". I have had no luck finding one. Any ideas? I thought I had posted this before, but I cannot seem to find it now. Please forgive if this is a duplicate.
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Posted by Rastun on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:51 PM

There is an LGB Helena on ebay right now 3 days and an 1 hour left at this posting.

 

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Posted by GearDrivenSteam on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 11:09 PM
Yes, I saw that. Thanks. I was hoping to get one at something less than an astronomical price.
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Posted by Rastun on Thursday, June 21, 2007 12:59 AM
It will probably be a hit or miss thing now. Just keep watching is all I can suggest.
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Posted by vsmith on Thursday, June 21, 2007 11:40 AM
I wouldnt say no to a couple more either, but they are now becoming a scarce commodity and as such are beginning to command a much higher price on the resale market than they used to. Dont expect to pay any less than $70 for one these days, $80-$120 seams to be the range.

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Posted by piercedan on Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:42 PM

Look for one in a train set.

 

You can sell all the other parts and end up at a great price.

 

I have seen some sets go for less than $100.00 on E-bay, and I see a pack of R1 track go for more than $30, plus $20 for each car.  Do the math!!!! 

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Posted by jerryl on Thursday, June 21, 2007 6:59 PM
I agree look for one in a train set.  or show.  The shipping really kills you on ebay.  I've got 3 of them & they seem to run forever.  Also great for bashing.  Wood cab, Link & pins & tons of Ozark miniatures detail parts.   Good Luck.   Jerry
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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 2:43 PM

Robert

Try giving Gold Coast Trains in Ventura, Ca. a phone call. Last time I was there they had the red and green tank type starter set Porters for individual sale. They were about $90 or so. Likely the best way to get one now.

http://www.goldcoaststation.net/

 

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Posted by GearDrivenSteam on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 2:49 PM
Thanks Vic. I'll give them a try. Although the side tank loco isn't my first choice, I may well get one if that's all I can find reasonably.
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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 5:40 PM

They had the saddle-type Porter like this one:

 

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Posted by GearDrivenSteam on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 7:55 PM
Cool, that's the one I'm looking for. Thanks Vic.
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