This one's below the belt.

[G3750]

"Used. In excellent condition"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313312203367?ul_noapp=true

Uh, I think the front truck's missing. No, wait! It's there, looking pristine, but unattached.

And what did he do to the pilot?

Might end up being a reasonable rescue case IF there aren't any hidden fatal flaws (don't bet on that).

Hmm. What do you all think? (No, I'm not considering it ).

George

[Rufus T. Firefly]

"The pilot assembly is packed separately in the engine box along with the mounting screws and tool."

What did 3rd Rail sell these for?

[healey36]

I tried to go back and look at old 3rd Rail catalogues, but couldn't find one for the year the S-2 hit. It had to be somewhere well north of a thousand bucks.

Here's another one on eBay for a bit more money:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3rd-Rail-Sunset-Models-Pennsylvania-PRR-6-8-6-S-2-Steam-Engine-and-Tender/142942495999?hash=item21480964ff:g:oX8AAOSw8lhbn8c9

[Rufus T. Firefly]

I tried to go back and look at old 3rd Rail catalogues, but couldn't find one for the year the S-2 hit. It had to be somewhere well north of a thousand bucks.

Here's another one on eBay for a bit more money:

That seems more in line for most 3rd Rail stuff; thanks.

[robert.]

3rd rail steam sold for 1,200 to 1,400. I bought an s-1 for $1,249. I my memory is right. That was 1999-2000. Most of the seller's items are priced to move.

[G3750]

Yeah, after further review, this one's not out of line.

George

[rogruth]

It appears to me that an operating coupler of some type has been put on the front.
I don't know this brand well enough to say.
I

[J. S. Bach]

I have dealt with that seller before, she packs quite well and ships quickly.

[healey36]

Still no bids...seems a bit strange. Maybe the history of the S-2, or non-history, weighs on its desirability.