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Anyone else noticed the large number of unfinished 2.5in gauge
engines on e-bay at the moment? Everything from Bassett-Lowke and
Bonds to scratchbuilt models of nice quality.

Mike

Thu Apr 8, 2004 8:12 pm

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Anyone else noticed the large number of unfinished 2.5in gauge engines on e-bay at the moment? Everything from Bassett-Lowke and Bonds to scratchbuilt models...	Mike Williamns m302089	Apr 8, 2004 10:14 pm
Yes. But they all seem to be coming from a few people.I have noticed that they go for a lot of money. It seems to indicate to me that thre is a lot of interest...	bigsteamer	Apr 9, 2004 9:49 pm
Alan, Depends on your view I suppose. A scratch built GNR Atlantic with some basic bits missing and sold unseen for £400 sounds on the high side, but an A3...	Mike Williamns m302089	Apr 10, 2004 11:51 am
My own observations on ebay are that ANY part built chassis goes for silly money, usually the more complete the better the value for money. What amazes me is...	david_steam	Apr 10, 2004 5:15 pm
I agree completely David, but then they are probably all cheap compared to the true cost of making a new one. I bought parts for a Carson LNWR Experiment from...	Mike Williamns m302089	Apr 10, 2004 5:39 pm

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