*SOLD* TICH - Beginner's live steam locomotive for sale !

[slhdsnet@dsuper.net]

*** SOLD *** TO J.R. / OCT. 07 - 2012.


I have an old steam locomotive project (see pictures), currently in disassembled state and simply waiting to be put back together. It is a small LBSC design, TICH 0-4-0, coal fired, in good shape and in 3 1/2" gauge. I wanted to strip down the old paint altogether to change the colour scheme but the project has been idle for quite some time now. The construction is not museum like quality but to a good standard. I have all original vintage prints in a manual format as well a the construction book complete. I'm thinking this could be one very good way for someone to get started into the Live Steam hobby, from which one could then progress to the much bigger gauge.

I will let this one go for cheap as I currently have four other locos to play with... which are more than enough for me at this time.

Let's say $625 USD + FedEx Ground / Insured Shipping to your door. Payment via PayPal only.

Let me know accordingly if interested to acquire this very fine, beginner's live steam, vintage locomotive project.

Highest regards,
Stephane

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[Benjamin Maggi]

It seems that when it comes to miniature British steam engines, most are sold with the following line in the description: "I took it apart to clean/repair/repaint and never got around to putting it back together." I wonder how many more engines would exist today if they were never taken apart to begin with!

[SteveM]

And I was in Canada LAST week!

Steve

[slhdsnet@dsuper.net]

Dear Benjamin,

Indeed, you have one very good point ! From experience, I think there are way more out there than we might imagine in this very state of affairs, i.e. waiting to be put back together... I for one have just another like this, see attached pictures. This beast is a British, freelance, 4-8-2, triple cylinder type I'm currently putting back together.

Cheers,
Stephane

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[tsph6500]

This beast is a British, freelance, 4-8-2, triple cylinder type I'm currently putting back together.

I hope we'll see this at the MLS track next year?

[Mountaineer]

That 4-8-2 is fabulous. Hope it has a tender that matches instead of the tiny after-thought Bullied had behind his Spam cans..

mountaineer.

[Bill Shields]

For anyone to run / build a Tich:

When building, be SURE that you make the modifications necessary to allow you to remove the grate.

Having to pick the critter up by the stack and shake clinkers out through the fire-door is - well - less than the best way to do it.

Been there - done that.

Otherwise, it is the most fun you can have on 4 wheels with your clothes on!

[slhdsnet@dsuper.net]

Dear Jim,

You might not see the 4-8-2 running on steam next year (it currently runs on air like a swiss watch) but rather, I intend to bring my LE 4-8-4 which I have started refurbishment some time ago. That one was in bad shape but have salvaged her from near death out from Montana. Not much left to do on her and expect a strong runner.

FYI, I was a member of MLS about five years ago until I got sick, that is, real sick... I am now slowly recovering and am getting back into the hobby for sure.

Some of you have already sent me pm's in regards the 4-8-2. I will most likely start a new post on this one. For now, enjoy the attached pictures.

Cheers,
Stephane

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