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HELP!
Posted by buickguy on Monday, November 26, 2018 3:36 PM

PLEASE- where can i find a Thomas and Friends ho scale Gordon for my 8 year old son for Christmas? New, used, as long as it works....

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Posted by csxns on Monday, November 26, 2018 3:56 PM

Try The Little Choo Choo Shop in Spencer NC.

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Posted by BigDaddy on Monday, November 26, 2018 4:37 PM

edit oops they aren't the electric versions.

There is a bunch on ebay.  Make sure the seller has good feedback

 

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Posted by tstage on Monday, November 26, 2018 4:41 PM

buickguy,

An FWIW: You'll get a better response to your query if your subject title is more specific than just "Help!" because some folks just won't bother to click on the post to see what it's about.  Better to say something like "Looking for Thomas & Friends 'Gordon' locomotive in HO".

As suggested, I would try eBay and 2nd the recommendation on only dealing with a highly-rated sellers.  I usually draw the line at 99.5% positive feedback.

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Posted by riogrande5761 on Monday, November 26, 2018 6:00 PM

Made me look.

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Posted by Deane Johnson on Monday, November 26, 2018 6:06 PM

When I saw the headline, I thought someone was drowning and posting a call for help from their iPhone.

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Posted by richg1998 on Monday, November 26, 2018 6:24 PM

Yes, ebay is the place.

Anymore info about Thomas stuff, Bachmann site has a Thomas forum. Google Bachmann forums.

Any train shows in your area, Bachmann will be there with all kinds of Thomas and Friends.

Be specific in the subject line.

Good luck.

Amazon has two sets.

Check the below place. I have bougfht from them.

https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/bachmann-ho-00642-deluxe-thomas-the-tank-engine-with-annie-and-clarabel-set-including-e-z-track/

It seems Bachmann is selling two sets right now.

 

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Posted by zstripe on Monday, November 26, 2018 6:37 PM

buickguy

PLEASE- where can i find a Thomas and Friends ho scale Gordon for my 8 year old son for Christmas? New, used, as long as it works....

 

Well I looked all over **** for him and came up empty. He must be a big favorite. Bachmann itself is sold out.

https://shop.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=756_772_774&products_id=1748&zenid=v3ekqhtpu0k196s7gkome8qqs0

I'll keep My eye open.........

Good Luck! Big Smile

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Posted by BigDaddy on Monday, November 26, 2018 6:37 PM

richg1998
Be specific in the subject line.

I usually say that too, but let's not run off the newbie with snarky comments. 

Someone needs to correct the Manta thread too.  Not because it matters now, but because it matters to the next guy who has the same question 6 months or 6 years from now.  He might spell it Mantua.

Apologies to the OP, I did not realize the ebay locos where not the electric locos he was asking about.

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Posted by richg1998 on Monday, November 26, 2018 6:56 PM

He did say new also.

I gave 0-27 tin plate to a eight year old nephew for his Christmas tree some years ago. Was he ever happy.

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Posted by zstripe on Monday, November 26, 2018 7:04 PM

It appears that everyone likes Gordon......sold out on this site also.....but was a much better price. I have dealt with Hobbylinc for a number of yrs. and never had any problems with them, if You would like to continue to use them.

http://www.hobbylinc.com/bachmann-gordon-engine-w:moving-eyes-ho-scale-thomas-the-tank-electric-car-58744

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Posted by buickguy on Monday, November 26, 2018 7:04 PM

Thanks for everyone's help. I've exhausted all normal avenues. I'll take new used refurbished, boxes of parts.. Anything. He already has Thomas, percy, and james, which he runs on my layout with Athern B&O passenger cars hooked behind!!

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Monday, November 26, 2018 7:07 PM

Happy times!

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Posted by richg1998 on Monday, November 26, 2018 7:21 PM

Ok, my bad. I concentrated on Thomas. He is looking for Gordon.

Rich

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Posted by buickguy on Monday, November 26, 2018 7:21 PM

Thanks for the heads up!

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Posted by buickguy on Monday, November 26, 2018 7:38 PM

They are out of stock too

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 5:52 AM

The last time I was in the Hobbytown USA in Brandon, Florida, they had an HO scale Gordon on the shelf.

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It was pricey, but I do not know what the retail on these are.

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Posted by NVSRR on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 6:13 AM

Of all places. Tonys train exchange  he has a bunch of them.

https://tonystrains.com/product/bachmann-thomas-friendstm-ho-scale-gordon-the-big-express-engine-locomotive-with-moving-eyes-58744

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Posted by zstripe on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 6:20 AM

NVSRR,

Great find........made Your link clickable:......

https://tonystrains.com/product/bachmann-thomas-friendstm-ho-scale-gordon-the-big-express-engine-locomotive-with-moving-eyes-58744

Good Luck Buickguy.....

Take Care!Big Smile

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Posted by buickguy on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 10:53 AM
WE checked with him. hes sold out too
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Posted by buickguy on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 11:02 AM
CHECKED THEM. None there either
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Posted by SouthPenn on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:07 PM

Found one on eBay Hope it's what you are looking for.

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Posted by zstripe on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:13 PM

buickguy
CHECKED THEM. None there either
 

Ha.....what a joke...everybody and their brother wants a Gordon. 

Spoke with Eric at Tony's and He said should have them in March and You can get one from India if You want, but will cost you 300.00 plus shipping. Or order one from the UK on the link that Ulrich posted for 80 lb's which is 102.28 USD plus shipping.

Good Luck! Big Smile

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Posted by riogrande5761 on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 12:29 PM

Many a parent has been caught in the "must have it for Christamas" trap and paid through the nose.  If money is no object, then someone will have what is needed but prepare to pay through the nose.

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Posted by buickguy on Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:43 AM
Thanks to everyone. Gordon has been found and is on the way, and didn't have to pay thru the nose!!!! Thanks again
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Posted by SeeYou190 on Thursday, November 29, 2018 10:26 AM

riogrande5761
Many a parent has been caught in the "must have it for Christamas" trap and paid through the nose.

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I am guilty of this.

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Paid too much for many of the Christmas gifts the girls wanted through the years. Would not change a thing. Happy Christmas memories were worth every penny.

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