For just 13 times the cost of a vision line steamer, you could own a full scale steam locomotive. It is no longer under warranty, however, and the buyer would need to make it operational.😉😉😉😉😉
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Heisler loco, 25K making it run... priceless. That is really cheap when you think about it, but the money to make it run would likely be immense. Would make great yard art.
It will probably cost more than that to move it any appreciable distance.
Hopefully, it goes to someone that will not scrap it and actually do something worthwhile with it.
Looks to me like the $25K minimum bid includes the steam donkey engine too.
What a bargain!
Would be a nice addition to Steamtown in Scranton PA
With zero hard info on condition is it a deal??? I may be worth it for parts alone if there was any info on condition. Hope it goes someplace that will save her.
C W Burfle posted:Looks to me like the $25K minimum bid includes the steam donkey engine too.
What a bargain!
Wait until you figure in transportation costs...
IRM estimated $25K-$30K (cranes, trucking, insurance, permits) to move a single heavyweight passenger car from Mid -Continent in North Freedom Wisconsin to IRM in Union, Illinois. And like This Old House, ran into unexpected expenses adding almost another 50% to the cost.
IRM has plenty of experience in moving railroad equipment.
The equipment is supposed to by removed within 180 days of a winning bid. It will take a very organized fund raising and labor effort to move all that stuff once a bid is won.
Rusty
AMCDave posted:With zero hard info on condition is it a deal??? I may be worth it for parts alone if there was any info on condition. Hope it goes someplace that will save her.
Dave you should swing by Cass, and tell them about this stuff.......But they maybe like others and not have the extra capital at present......!
Brandy posted:AMCDave posted:With zero hard info on condition is it a deal??? I may be worth it for parts alone if there was any info on condition. Hope it goes someplace that will save her.
Dave you should swing by Cass, and tell them about this stuff.......But they maybe like others and not have the extra capital at present......!
That was actually my first thought!!! Then I saw it was CA and instantly knew the cost would be close to $100K by the time you landed it in WV. Other locos are cheaper and closer.....including Cass' own junk yard.
PS I put in a few hours in the Cass shop....they are capable but have a full plate too.
The only way to calculate what any old steam engine is worth is pretty simple.
- What does the engine weigh?
- What is the current price per ton for scrap metal?
- Add the transportation costs to get it wherever you want it to end up.
- DONE.
Is this engine standard gauge or narrow gauge?
Pete
1:1 is not a scale. Its a train
Again, narrow or standard gauge?
It's an ex-Pacific Lumber locomotive: 36 ton standard gauge Heisler.
Rusty
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1:1 AKA "full scale"
We are talking $2M to restore to operating condition.
Will it run on 031" postwar tubular track?
aussteve posted:Will it run on 031" postwar tubular track?
It will easily run over O31 postwar track leaving you three nice, flat strips of metal.
Rusty
Wish them good fortune, but I would not hold my breath.
Jim Waterman posted:We are talking $2M to restore to operating condition.
Where did you get that number? Did you survey the engine?
The Mill Valley Historical Society was the winning bidder, and thus will return the locomotive back to its original working location. Whether the locomotive is restored to operating condition is a whole other story.
Nice article on the Mount Tam Heisler. I hope Mill Valley can raise funds to restore her to display condition and provide a good shelter.
