QUOTE: Originally posted by TomDiehl Brass, for $38.00 in 1968, I don't think so. I'm old enough to remember that far back and brass locos in the '60's went for at least $100.00. If they're heavy, it's possible they're zamac or some other white metal.
QUOTE: Originally posted by TA462 QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831 Hey guys, AHM most certainly did sell brass locomotives back in the 1960's. If you don't have actual knowledge about a subject wouldn't it be better to hesitate posting? Like jetrock said, "But I don't think AHM made brass locomotives, unless it was an import sold under their name. If it's pot-metal it would be worth a lot less." I agreed with him. Then you come here and post "The AHM, Texas class, 2-10-4 was first offered in 1966. It's maker was KMT." Well isn't that an IMPORT? Was it sold under AHM's name? Isn't that what jetrock said and that I agreed with? Maybe you should rethink your posts before you go off on people. At least I learned something today.
QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831 Hey guys, AHM most certainly did sell brass locomotives back in the 1960's. If you don't have actual knowledge about a subject wouldn't it be better to hesitate posting?
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QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831 Every brass locomotive is an import but virtually all are sold under somebody elses name. Do you think OMI, Precision, MTS, et al. ever made their own brass models in-house? And, yes, AHM sold the model under their name and it is listed as such in the Brown Book. Over the years AHM, in its many incarnations, sold model railroad equipment from all over the world boxed and sold under their company name.
QUOTE: What I find agitating is how quickly some individuals were willing to jump right in and incorrectly answer an outsider's serious question (involving big bucks) without having any definitive knowledge of the subject at hand! If you aren't sure of an answer, isn't it far better to hesitate a bit and see if a more informed source offers something, rather than to jump right in and look foolish? CNJ831
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QUOTE: Originally posted by orsonroy QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831 Every brass locomotive is an import but virtually all are sold under somebody elses name. Do you think OMI, Precision, MTS, et al. ever made their own brass models in-house? And, yes, AHM sold the model under their name and it is listed as such in the Brown Book. Over the years AHM, in its many incarnations, sold model railroad equipment from all over the world boxed and sold under their company name. Actually, several brass engines WERE at one time made right here in the USA, the old Kemtron Wabash 2-6-0 being the most famous (now available through Pre Scale, so it's STILL made in the USA). Athabasca Scale Shops also makes at least one brass steamer in the USA, a NYC 4-6-0. Who's jumping in with incorrect information now? QUOTE: What I find agitating is how quickly some individuals were willing to jump right in and incorrectly answer an outsider's serious question (involving big bucks) without having any definitive knowledge of the subject at hand! If you aren't sure of an answer, isn't it far better to hesitate a bit and see if a more informed source offers something, rather than to jump right in and look foolish? CNJ831 This is an online forum, a place for opinion, BS and outright lies to live. Really. Anyone asking for ANY information online has to take it with a grain of salt and take their chances. No one has actually LIED on this thread, so there's nothing to get all hot & bothered about. People said "I think...", making their commentary an opinion, not a statement of fact. So what? Relax...... BTW: brown book value for brass models is so out of date so as to make it's proces completely worthless. Ebay is now the ONLY driving force behind the used brass sales market, since it's so convienent, high exposure, and fair market driven. To Rhonda: keep an eye on Ebay for "2-10-4", in the model trains section. Eventually, three of these engines will pass through, giving you a "real world" price for your engine. It might not be a quick & easy answer to your question, but it's the best one any of us have. If you try to sell it for an overinflated price (and old brass pricing fluctuates WILDLY) you'll never get rid of the thing.
QUOTE: Originally posted by TA462 What I find agitating is people who jump on other people just because they think they know more then them. Go back and read this thread and your comments. Dude, you came across like a complete know it all and disrespected myself, jetrock and TomDiehl with your very smartass replies. There is no excuse for that. You can stick you Brown book in the garbage were it belongs. Anything that as you say is 25 to 50% off is garbage and serves no purpose. Much like argueing with no it alls on the internet, it serves no purpose.