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Rivarossi & Bachmann found in the loft, please help

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Posted by icmr on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:49 PM
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Posted by JohnT14808 on Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:16 PM
Sounds like someone found a real "treasure" no matter how you look at it.

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Posted by orsonroy on Monday, September 12, 2005 8:12 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by On30Shay

I stand corrected. You have my humble apology.

QUOTE: Originally posted by orsonroy

Actually, On30's got it completely backwards. The Rivarossi 2-8-4 has been around forever, and a brand-new, upgraded version with a can motor (MUCH better than the pancake motor version you have) can be had for $60 (used, about $25-$50, if you can find a sucker...er, buyer).

But the Bachmann 2-10-4 was only produced for a few short years, and is actually something of a desirable engine (for those who NEED a 2-10-4 and are willing to remotor it). They go on Ebay for the $50-$100 range.



No apology needed. Your logic was sound; even old Rivarossi engines are light years ahead of non-Spectrum Bachmann stuff. It's just that most Riv engines have been superceded by newer models, and that one Bachmann engine happens to be the ONLY desirable non-Spectrum model out there!

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Posted by Darth Santa Fe on Sunday, September 11, 2005 4:30 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Hookuk

Rivarossi
Steam locomotive
Berkshire
AT &SF
2-8-4
Class S
1222


If it's the older AHM one with the motor in the cab, it's worth from $50 to $60, if it's in good condition. If it's a newer one with the better, hidden motor and better drive and it's in good condition than it's worth from $60 to over $100.

QUOTE:
Bachmann
Steam locomotive
Santa Fe
2-10-4
5014


If it's in good condition and runs well than you could get as much as $70 for it. Most of these prices come from what I've seen on eBay. You could probably get the most from eBay, because people get real caught up in bidding wars on "Rare" items.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 10, 2005 11:22 PM
I stand corrected. You have my humble apology.

QUOTE: Originally posted by orsonroy

Actually, On30's got it completely backwards. The Rivarossi 2-8-4 has been around forever, and a brand-new, upgraded version with a can motor (MUCH better than the pancake motor version you have) can be had for $60 (used, about $25-$50, if you can find a sucker...er, buyer).

But the Bachmann 2-10-4 was only produced for a few short years, and is actually something of a desirable engine (for those who NEED a 2-10-4 and are willing to remotor it). They go on Ebay for the $50-$100 range.
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Posted by orsonroy on Saturday, September 10, 2005 10:51 PM
Actually, On30's got it completely backwards. The Rivarossi 2-8-4 has been around forever, and a brand-new, upgraded version with a can motor (MUCH better than the pancake motor version you have) can be had for $60 (used, about $25-$50, if you can find a sucker...er, buyer).

But the Bachmann 2-10-4 was only produced for a few short years, and is actually something of a desirable engine (for those who NEED a 2-10-4 and are willing to remotor it). They go on Ebay for the $50-$100 range.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 10, 2005 9:55 PM
The Rivarossi might be worth something. If the Bachmann isn't a Spectrum line and just a plain Bachmann, it's worthless. Now, I said worthless....as in price. I didn't say it might not be a good locomotive.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Hookuk

I was in my loft last week and found 2 loco's that I never knew I had and was just wondering how much they would be worth as I am just moving and do not have a setup at the moment, the locos are:


Rivarossi
Steam locomotive
Berkshire
AT &SF
2-8-4
Class S
1222

&

Bachmann
Steam locomotive
Santa Fe
2-10-4
5014

HO


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Posted by dgwinup on Saturday, September 10, 2005 1:21 PM
Go to eBay.com and do a search (or multiple searches).

That should give you an idea of what these are selling (bidding?) for.

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Rivarossi & Bachmann found in the loft, please help
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 10, 2005 1:18 PM
I was in my loft last week and found 2 loco's that I never knew I had and was just wondering how much they would be worth as I am just moving and do not have a setup at the moment, the locos are:


Rivarossi
Steam locomotive
Berkshire
AT &SF
2-8-4
Class S
1222

&

Bachmann
Steam locomotive
Santa Fe
2-10-4
5014

HO


MANY THANKS

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