harmonyards posted:bob2 posted:I agree with the "be cautious" admonition. As far as I can tell, the 6-18005 model of 1985 or so is almost identical and not susceptible to zinc pest. You might have to change driver tires and add a few details to get it exact.
High price for a 700E was, I think, $32 grand, sealed in original box. Imagine - value would drop to four grand if buyer opened the box and found a perfect model - or to zero if more likely he found warped castings.
I think prices have dropped recently anyway. Too many nice new diecast steam models - hope they don't warp in time.
Yes, the 6-18005 model Bob is referring to is a fine runner and is a spitting image of the 30’s models. It can be had for not so stupid money, and there will be way less of a chance of you being burned.....the 6-18005 was made in 1990 usually, 3 or 4 of them surface on the popular auction sites.........Pat
BTW what is "zinc pest"?
