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An Alternative Junker LOL
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:37 pm
by E7
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Thick-Solid-Br ... SwIFtaPYiqNot for anyone who is detail oriented, but looks like a nice solid piece, and so far the price is right!
Re: An Alternative Junker LOL
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:42 pm
by GreggL
Do you think the caboose is really solid brass? Looks more like white metal, especially where the burgundy paint has chipped.
Re: An Alternative Junker LOL
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:47 pm
by Rufus T. Firefly
GreggL wrote:Do you think the caboose is really solid brass? Looks more like white metal, especially where the burgundy paint has chipped.
Cast aluminum or Zamac, maybe. Underbody looks like a familiar style.
Re: An Alternative Junker LOL
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 1:08 pm
by bob turner
All Nation or Megow? Looks like bidding has taken it well beyond any intrinsic value.
Re: An Alternative Junker LOL
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 2:39 pm
by R.K. Maroon
Alexander, with original trucks:
- Alexander Caboose 1937.JPG (35.66 KiB) Viewed 3145 times
I picked up one for cheap in Chicago, but haven't done anything with it yet:
Not fine scale but very serviceable
Jim
Re: An Alternative Junker LOL
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 3:18 pm
by E7
GreggL wrote:Do you think the caboose is really solid brass? Looks more like white metal, especially where the burgundy paint has chipped.
No, not brass for sure because of the big chip on the corner. Seller also says "excellent", which is a bit of science fiction, but if it goes for the current bid price, not too bad. Interesting how the screw holding on the coupler comes up through the floor right in front of the door! I agree with Maroon.