One thing I notice is how many sellers try to "clear out" their inventory when a mass-market locomotive is announced. Presently I'm seeing it with PRR P5a electrics. Before that it was the PRR S2 Turbine, Baldwin Centipedes and a few others that escape me at the moment.
Market forces at work. Just about all the brass I've acquired were bought at what I would consider below the "market average". It all gets painted and RUN.
Cheers, Ed
I got this for $35.00. I won't chase it but will pounce when the oppourtunity presents itself.
I would like to get it shiny again.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
I have been thrilled with the bargains on brass out there lately.
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I have accumulated a full fleet of can motored USRA designs that were imported in the 1980s for less than I paid for my PowerHouse USRA Light Mikados when they were new.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
I've been keeping a close eye out myself for certain pieces for sure. Having made the jump to DCC and wanting sound has made investing in (pre-owened and older) brass a little more difficult however.
I haven't purchased any brass besides my BLI 4-12-2, but I see adding some more unique UP steam to the roster that isn't available in plastic. Assuming I can get the jump on them.
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Over the past 3-4 years I've bought a few NYC-specific brass locomotives for my roster. All of them were "pre-owned but they were in very good shape cosmetically - particularly a nearly mint H-10a 2-8-2 Mike I've had a hanker for, for a while:
Eventually I'll paint and detail it but I want to convert it DCC first.
A few more brass NYC locomotives on my bucket list but I can wait:
It's fun to have some unique and unusal locomotives that - more than likely - will NEVER be offered in plastic.
Tom
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
I jumped at the chance to buy a United Models Santa Fe 1950 Class 2-8-0 for $125.00 in great condition.
I couldn't say no to that price.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
Well the bug hit me and I bought a Westside Models class A climax, almost mint in box. $225 out the door. I always wanted one of these. So how many of you jump on brass on occasion due to the price coming way down?