09-15-2009, 11:41 AM
Like Roger says, that's an early 50's set. It's still got the hook/horn couplers and the painted journal boxes. Mid 50's AF's had the knuckle couplers and all black trucks.
If he's thinking of selling it, he'll get more by selling it "in pieces", and not as a set. The track and structures are worth as much, or more, than the trains themselves.
Does the engine run..?? Do a test run to check it out. Make sure you clean the track and tender wheels first, to be able to get an idea of its running characteristics (if any....
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If he's thinking of selling it, he'll get more by selling it "in pieces", and not as a set. The track and structures are worth as much, or more, than the trains themselves.
Does the engine run..?? Do a test run to check it out. Make sure you clean the track and tender wheels first, to be able to get an idea of its running characteristics (if any....
).
Gus (LC&P).