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wanted : Rivarossi O gauge Reno or Genoa locomotive

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wanted : Rivarossi O gauge Reno or Genoa locomotive
Posted by Blake on Monday, February 20, 2012 3:41 PM

I am looking for either a Rivarossi O gauge Reno or Genoa locomotive. Does anybody have one they would like to sell? I want one for my O gauge Layout. thanks.

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Posted by Bob Keller on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 1:34 PM

You might want to post this over in the Model Railroader forum as well, since I believe that the locomotives were two-rail.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 5:05 PM

Lima also did some 2 rail O gauge you might want to check for that also. Have seen them pop up on ebay from time to time

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Posted by Blake on Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:31 AM

i know they are 2 rail, i want one to use one as a locomotive on display.

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Posted by Blake on Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:33 AM

I'll have to check that out, thanks

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:45 AM

There basically European design but have electric/diesel/ steam

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Posted by palallin on Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:46 AM

If all you want to do is display, look for the unmotored kit, whether still in box or built.  They will not cost as much--the powered locos are pretty pricey these days given the their relatively cheap construction.

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Posted by Blake on Saturday, February 25, 2012 11:15 AM

thats true, but they are hard to come by.

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Posted by Odd-d on Monday, February 27, 2012 10:02 PM

If you are going to get oneget one without a motor and display it.   Many years ago I bought an AHM Casey Jones Ten Wheeler.  The whole engine was plastic.  the motor was honestly about the size of a walnut.  I put in a lot of work adapting it to run on Gargraves three rail track.  On its maiden run it travelled about six feet then a column of smoke rose from that itty bitty motor and the boiler backhead softened and deformed.  It went on the shelf until a buddy traded some HO for it.  My advice is don't get your hopes up.  Odd-d

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Posted by Seayakbill on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 8:42 AM

Trainz has 2 for one bid on E-Bay. Current bid is $36.00. Don't know if they are the Reno or Genoa or if they are operable.

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Posted by Blake on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:10 PM

thanks, i tried bidding but of course i was outbid. i'll try again on the last day.

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