Carail T-1's

A few weeks ago there was a white one on ebay. Started with a buy it now price of around $3500.  Later price was dropped to $2,700. 

The only place I ever seen one these locos was during the 2000 LCCA/LOTS convention, as one of the tours was Richard Kughn's Carail collection.

Here's the question.... is it a production item?

'Rare' or not,  they are just plain unattractive and other than a hard-core LTI fan, who would relate to or want one of these?

A few weeks ago there was a white one on ebay. Started with a buy it now price of around $3500.  Later price was dropped to $2,700. 

Did it sell?
Folks can ask anything they like, that doesn't mean someone will buy.

Regardless, rare often does not mean valuable / high priced. A number of people have to be interested in obtaining it, and willing to pay.

This small photo appeared in the LRRC Inside Track.  The white and blue Carail T-1s are in the photo as well as the Artrain T-1.

Looks like the blue version recently popped up on the bay, too. I will say the blue version looks more attractive than the white.

Judge the engine all you want, but you can't deny it stands out against the rest.