This engine and B unit was donated to our train club a couple months ago. It's in really good shape, runs good, no cracks in the shells. Is it a rare engine ? We don't have any use for it and thinking about selling it. Could you advise us on a fair asking price. There is one on ebay for $425 with a caboose but that seems pretty high.
Thanks for any advice you may be able to share about this ,
Doug
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It is a collectable locomotive set. Navy is one of the scarcer Alco's. Especially with good lettering and no scratches, with a complete lower pilot. I would say a realistic price would be 200. - 225. for the pair.
Many eBay sellers think they have gold so there is, many times, a sizable difference between what they were asking and what they actually got.
I would say that Chuck’s estimate is in the ballpark. Trainz sold a 224 AB set for $228.99 on eBay back in February (plus $15.41 shipping). They appeared to be in similar, excellent condition. Because of the condition I would put them out there for $250-$275. You can always mark it down.
Thanks for the advice Chuck and Danr, that sounds more reasonable.
I have the caboose that was a Christmas gift from my deceased great-uncle; I haven't been able to find a clean engine and b-unit to pair it up. I'll gladly take it if your club decides to sell.
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