There is an LGB Helena on ebay right now 3 days and an 1 hour left at this posting.
Have fun with your trains
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!!!!
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/
They had the saddle-type Porter like this one:
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