Got one...finally!!!

[LS1Heli]

You do know the auction stated that it has been restored right? That would explain two things: the price and the nice condition.

[Deputy]

Yep...white stripe on the side is correct for the 682. But I'm surprised nobody picked up that the oiler linkage is installed wrong. I suspect Jim spotted it but was just being nice by not razzing me   The stationary piece that is attached to the body of the loco with a screw should point towards the BACK of the loco and not down as pictured. Lots of times people install the part facing the wrong way. it's common to see 682s on E-Bay this way

Dep

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Bruce!

After posting I did some checking and was able to correct myself... got caught up looking at other stuff!  LOL!!!  I find myself easily distracted by trains!

Brent

I hear ya, Brent!   With the flurry of PW loco questions on here today it's been hectic.   There's been a lot of interesting facts that I didn't know come to light.  726, 736, 773, 226E, 681, 682, 671, 2020......I'm gettin' dizzy!

Bruce Webster

[lionelsoni]

If Brent is referring to the prototype (There was only one), I have never seen a photograph of it in other than solid black.  The oiler gizmo that Lionel added is also grossly larger and flashier than the real thing.  I prefer the 681 for its lack of both of these gimmicks.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Bruce!

After posting I did some checking and was able to correct myself... got caught up looking at other stuff!  LOL!!!  I find myself easily distracted by trains!

Brent

[Anonymous]

Dep,
I by far no expert, but that white stripe on the side doesn't look right... I thought they were all black?

Brent

Brent,

The white running board stripe is factory correct on the 682 version of the turbine.

Bruce Webster

[Anonymous]

Dep,
I by far no expert, but that white stripe on the side doesn't look right... I thought they were all black?

Brent

[Deputy]

Hello Deputy:

She looks like a beauty.  I had a 682 when I was a kid.  Good luck, I hope she is a good runner.

Regards,

John O

 

Thanks John. Keeping my fingers crossed she is okay as far as running.

 Dep

[Deputy]

Very nice, Dep. I have a Williams 671 that I love to run. Best of luck with your new 682!

Jim 

Thanks Jim! This 682 completes my prewar turbine collection. Well...almost. I don't have a 671RR. But that is a low priority for me. I been in hiatis (wherever that is!!!) as far as posting on here. My train activities took 2nd place to buying property next to my house.

Dep

[johnandjulie13]

Hello Deputy:

She looks like a beauty.  I had a 682 when I was a kid.  Good luck, I hope she is a good runner.

Regards,

John O

[Jumijo]

Very nice, Dep. I have a Williams 671 that I love to run. Best of luck with your new 682!

Jim 

[Deputy]

Been lurking on E-Bay since the "Christmas hike" looking for a reasonable 682 turbine. Finally found one yesterday. None previously had a "buy it now" price and they all skyrocketed well above what they were worth (or what I was willing to spend). Nailed this one yesterday for $275 plus $25 shipping. Looks to be in good shape.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180100606635&rd=1&rd=1

Dep