Who's got the most expensive engine?

[Anonymous]

Topic says it all.[:)]

[nfmisso]

Tied between Union Pacific, CSX and Canadian Pacific for GE AC6000 and EMD SD90MAC 's.

[Anonymous]

Is CP still buying those AC4400?

I see those things all the time, seems like they have a million of them.

What are the road numbers for CPs AC6000s?

[Anonymous]

Can u name prices?

[Anonymous]

i think he ment model engines, not road companies

[METRO]

Come on guys who really cares who has the most bling on flanged wheels? I mean if you've got one of those Marklin Crocs in cast platinum with rubies for marker lights, good for you. I'll still be over here with my well worn Athearns.

It's not the cost of the engine, but the character behind it. I'll tell ya I think there is much more magic behind a newbie's sole Athearn than there is behind the ten brass steamers that some guy with a giant layout has in boxes because he never got around to em.

[IRONROOSTER]

Years ago, I think in MR, I read about a loco made from gold. Don't remember the details, but it was a custom job and not cheap. If you want to see some pricey stuff look at #1 scale, once saw a passenger car for about $12,000.

Personally, I buy what I can afford to spend on a hobby and don't worry if Joe down the street spent more. The fun I derive is priceless. I would have fun even all I could afford was Tyco engines, MDC cars, and Atlas buildings. Come to think of it, that's what I started with and had a ball.

Enjoy
Paul

[Anonymous]

Um, my most expensive loco was $150, so I guess I'll keep pretty quiet...............

[Anonymous]

My Genesis F-units ain't called the Brass Killers Department for nuthin', I'll keep with high-end plastic and modify them if needed thank you very much, I don't see the need for buying brass or anything super-expesive, unless your the type that likes to go, "Look at this! Look what I can buy that you can't!" Then someone brings out a kitbashed and modified to heck model, and says, "Look what I can build that you can't."

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[Vampire]

I have but one brass engine, an Overland model of a UP SD40-2 painted in the "Union Pacific Pulling for United Way" scheme. A few years later Athearn came out with the same loco in their Ready-to-Roll line for about 1/10th the cost. D'oh!

I doubt I'll buy brass again anytime soon.

[Anonymous]

i paid $135.00 for my Kato U.P. AC4400CW add $25.00 in detail parts....$155.00.

[Anonymous]

Hi
What a waste of forum space who cares how much we spend on our toys
when choosing locomotives I am sure the usefullness and does it fit in factor
takes more precident over cost.
I for one don't care about the braging rights for
having the most expencive locomotive in creation.
regards John

[lupo]

[#welcome] onboard(error)
hey john, give this newbe a break! do not scare him off at his first topic / post !

wanna see expensive train models check this out!
you get what you pay for:

http://www.fineartmodels.com/e/model/trains/bigboy/default.asp



do be turned off by their price, and look at the pictures imho it is a true masterpiece!

[Anonymous]

Not me for sure[sigh][:D][banghead]



Jeremy

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cjm89

My Genesis F-units ain't called the Brass Killers Department for nuthin', I'll keep with high-end plastic and modify them if needed thank you very much, I don't see the need for buying brass or anything super-expesive, unless your the type that likes to go, "Look at this! Look what I can buy that you can't!" Then someone brings out a kitbashed and modified to heck model, and says, "Look what I can build that you can't."

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Its not a question for me as to "look what I can buy", It's more a question of look what I dont have to waste my time building." [:p]
I can't tell you how many hours I have spent in the past superdetailing and modifying existing plastic and cast metal steamers into models that look "kinda" like a specific prototype. [B)]
Then I bought a brass engine. Wow, instant gratification.[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D] And the realization that i can NOT duplicate that engine in plastic for less money, especially when you put a price tag on your own time invested in a project like this.
For a lot of folks with more common needs, buying a UP Challenger,a USRA Mikado, or a (yawn) F-unit in brass might be foolish, since quality plastic is available. But for those of us with more esoteric needs, brass is a viable option.
Especially when you weigh your time invested in scratchbuilding or fabricating verses purchasing the brass model. For example, if you spend 70 hours scratchbuilding and superdetailing a model (not uncommon, even for professionals) and your think your time is worth 10 bucks an hour (cheap!), you now have a $700.00 plastic engine.[:0] You can buy a lot of brass for that. See my point?[:D]
I model the Western Maryland. I have plastic I-1decapods, F-units and Geeps, but will resort to brass for the H7-H9 consolidations, the I-2 decapods,and the J-1 4-8-4's. Not to mention the WM's own Challengers and Pacifics. (very different from other roads)
I would never live long enought to "build" all on these!!!!!![:D][:D][:D][:D]

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys, I enjoyed hearing about this subject matter.

[Anonymous]

Hi lupo
This one hit a raw nerve I know some one who purchases the most expencive locomotives he can find for braging rights, instead of because it suits what he is doing
and have copped a fair bit of flack from collectors who crucified me because I reduced the collectors value of a locomotive from some silly amount to $75 the value in my neck of the woods for a good second hand boxed locomotive of that size.
Done by fitting modern wheels and bearings to the locomotive so I could use it as it was the correct locomotive for what I was doing at the time.
Fortunatly it was a gift from my child hood other wise I would not have been able to afford the silly collector price
regards John

[CP5415]

QUOTE: Originally posted by macguy

Is CP still buying those AC4400?

I see those things all the time, seems like they have a million of them.

What are the road numbers for CPs AC6000s?

Last I heard, CP doesn't have any AC6000's in the fleet. Only SD90MAC's which are basically lemons.

Gordon

[CP5415]

I've only spent $150 Canadian on one locomotive. This is the most expensive in terms of dollar amount.
In terms of sentimental value, my AHM Virginia & Truckee 4-4-0 which was given to me from my dad which in turn was given to him by my mom a few years before I was born.
To my knowledge, it's the only item for my railroad that has both of them involved with the piece as they are both argueing in a different place, probably over a game of Scrabble.

Gordon

[Roadtrp]

$35.69 for an 'N' scale Life Like Amtrak F40PH. I think it works just fine.

My cheap engine is a Life Like GP38-2 that I picked up for about $26 on sale at my LHS. I think it works just fine too. [:)]

[Anonymous]

The engine that i want to buy below for HO. 89.00, can't wait to buy it

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[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CP5415

QUOTE: Originally posted by macguy

Is CP still buying those AC4400?

I see those things all the time, seems like they have a million of them.

What are the road numbers for CPs AC6000s?

Last I heard, CP doesn't have any AC6000's in the fleet. Only SD90MAC's which are basically lemons.

Gordon

Oh, ok. I know I see a ton of the CP AC4400's down in these parts, but I didn't think I had ever seen an AC6000.

[Anonymous]

All my locos are reasonably priced. I don't need any internet model railroad burglars stealing my stuff!

It may behove us to think about what we put out on this forum.

Wow, I'm turning into another Aggro! I'm not paranoid, I'm just scared of EVERYTHING!!!

[Anonymous]

I model in H0 so I'm not tempted with expensive stuff. I have been drooling over some live steam and it seems you need close to $5,000 to get a starter set and up to 4 times that if you want a riding train rather than a watched one.

[tomwatkins]

Not me. My range runs from Spectrum Consolidations to BLI Heavy Mikes. I'm fortunate in that most of what I need / want is small to medium steam or early diesel and is available in good quality plastic.
Have Fun,
Tom Watkins

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy

Um, my most expensive loco was $150, so I guess I'll keep pretty quiet...............

I'm with you Jon. Well almost. my most expensive loco was $225.99 and i'm still payin for it

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan5525

QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy

Um, my most expensive loco was $150, so I guess I'll keep pretty quiet...............

I'm with you Jon. Well almost. my most expensive loco was $225.99 and i'm still payin for it

Same here. I got my most expensive loco for about $215, next week or so when I go down to the LHS I'm going to order a BLI Heavy Mike. Then again, if I remeber right, CNWfan, 4884bigboy and me are all under 15 so who would expect us to have really expensive engines?

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cjm89

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan5525

QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy

Um, my most expensive loco was $150, so I guess I'll keep pretty quiet...............

I'm with you Jon. Well almost. my most expensive loco was $225.99 and i'm still payin for it

Same here. I got my most expensive loco for about $215, next week or so when I go down to the LHS I'm going to order a BLI Heavy Mike. Then again, if I remeber right, CNWfan, 4884bigboy and me are all under 15 so who would expect us to have really expensive engines?

Great question

[Fergmiester]

I would have to say

NOT ME!!!!

However! One of the guys I work with builds steam engines with some friends, real live 1/10 scale steam, from scratch and his latest effort is a 4-6-4 Royal Hudson. I've seen pictures and this thing is perfect I'd hate to put a dollar figure on it!

[Anonymous]

again... i'll have to say my Lionel "Veranda"