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Sometimes we get lucky. Last night I pickled up an MPC Lionel BN U25 powered unit with dummy-unit for $30. I don't do BN myself, but at the price I figured it would be fun. Typical of older 1970-s Lionel: Powered unit has six-wheel trucks, dummy has 4-wheeled ones. No problem for an O27 pike. I came to find out that the book value for them is over $250. Not that I would sell them. Everything that comes to this railroad is bought because it's a keeper.
It's fun to score. The past four weeks have nettered a few, like EL Heavyweights by K-Line for $120, and some nice Marx accessories for chump change. Whether it's a deal at a train show or a purchase from one of the guys at the club, getting a good deal is icing on the cake.
Happy Railroading!
Thor - All Gauge Model Railroading Page at http://www.thortrains.net
Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders http://ocsmr.thortrains.com
It's fun to score. The past four weeks have nettered a few, like EL Heavyweights by K-Line for $120, and some nice Marx accessories for chump change. Whether it's a deal at a train show or a purchase from one of the guys at the club, getting a good deal is icing on the cake.
Happy Railroading!
Thor - All Gauge Model Railroading Page at http://www.thortrains.net
Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders http://ocsmr.thortrains.com
Jerry
("E.M's strict orders!) 
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