Auction of O-gauger's Estate

http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-...=0&zip=&kwd=

 

Everything you need to know.

Scott

There's a complete list of items on that site as well. I wish I could go I could use the N.C. passenger cars to match my City of Salisbury engine.

Scott Smith

Thanks for the Link Scott.

One interesting item is the Norfolk Southern F7A unit!

http://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/1693851/fi32.cgi

 

Man I would love to be able to go and get some of those things.  In one way it is kinda sad to see estate sales but in another way of looking at it, it is sort of like being an organ donor and a lot of folks benefit. 

Some really nice items there.  Who in their right mind would have an auction on Easter weekend?

 

If I did not have plans that I cannot change,  I would be there!

 

Good luck guys,

Don

Here's a link to what I bought tonight. Total $79.75

 

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/d.../lastReply#lastReply

If I wasn't packing for my vacation to Savannah,Ga I would like to get my hand on that NS F7 set or the Southern Ps-4.....I saw what looked to be a Atlas O Southern MP15. I really would love to have that!! but I didn't see it listed I'll be looking for any takers to buy it for me as a birthday gift!!

Hello DRAT! Can't be in two places at the same time (yet). Train Show in Hickory, NC same day and time. Keep Smilin'

 Good grief!  He had more than ONE????  (I wonder what the c.o.d. on the certificate read?...."He wifed out."??)

 

Dewey and I had enjoyed the auction and each other's company. He's a really nice guy. Several dealers monopolized the bidding that would have been more exciting if more people had attended. I bought an Mth bubbling water tower, new in the box, for $17.50....pretty cheap.

How about the NS ABA set?

C. Sam 

As I recall it went for $630 or $730. [see Bill's post $600]. I am not certain, perhaps Bill or D.G. can speak about the bid. I grabbed my lips early on regarding many of the Locomotive bids. There is little that I need as regards Southern Ry. Nevertheless---cheaper offers on the Forum in some cases even with outrageous S&H added.

 

I wanted to stay and see what price emerged for the old 1990 Williams Southern Ry Brass Mikado[green] and Williams ABA Southern F7s with the OTT sound system. But I was afraid my wife would come and get me if stayed and   screwed up her Easter plans.

Thanks Dewey - was considering calling you last night to see if you'd bid on it for us but that was WAY out of reach!

We like that set but there are so many other things I'd buy first...

 

C. Sam

I had Jeff Sohn repaint and decal PRR F7s that I bought dirt cheap at Train World for my NS Executive set. The fourth unit was a Western Pacific F9 .

Jeff didn't want to do them because the decals were not then available and what he used was very hard to set and get right up at the nose.

What did the Acela set go for?

 

Gunny

D.G. Jones stayed after I left, perhaps he can tell us regarding the Acela, Ps-4 and others later on..

[K&W]Kane and Walker in my case Bill..

Kind of wondering about the Napa train,  but my goodness,  800, something on

the lot listing !? who knows

Thanks

The EASTER(over 200 people each day) and THANKSGIVING 2-day auctions are the Highlight Events of the year for Maurer's in Spring City, Pa...easily accessible to the Major Collector Population of the MIDATLANTIC REGION.  Perhaps, the problem is the REMOTE location of North Carolina(its low collector population) AND the lack of signature items???  JUST A THOUGHT!!!

Dewey,

I would have paid you for getting that Atlas O Southern MP-15 for me!!!

Hi Sean--see D.G's post above.......the Auctioneer[s] fooled around and were third rate in my judgement.

 

I had you in mind, but when it went to $160 and I realized who was bidding, I knew it was futile--couple of guys really had the "fever"[and the $$$]. Yes, when you settled up there was a 10% premiun added to your bill.

Some folks called in but the Auctioneer refused their call, saying it was present attendees only who could bid.

Interesting to read others' comments about this auction.  Seems like there was very little notice/advertising for it(I learned about it on Friday night thanks to Dewey's posting) so I was not surprised with the small number of people.  I echo what has been posted regarding the conduct and timing of the auction. In particular, numerous companion pieces were placed in different lots many numbers apart.   Overall, items seemed to sell in the bargain range if bidders wanted the item for "keepers".

 

At first I suspected "plants" among the bidders because the auctioneer was missing bids and quickly calling the same several numbers as winners. My biggest puzzlement was the composition of the collections  --  so much new Fast Track and switches and the items seem to disregard any focus for collecting.  Looked like someone bought closeout stuff regardless of what it was.  Made for interesting bidding!

 

Frustrations aside, I was able  to win bids for several bargains which made my drive to Burlington worthwhile.  Sorry that I did not identify with the other OGR Forum members there.  Guess you all look better in real life that you do in your forum pictures.  Now I am ready for York!

I wonder if this listing on ebay is the Norfolk-Southern F7 set from the auction over the weekend.  The seller is from North Carolina. 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MTH-20...;hash=item589e27c4a2

Both appear to have the same nicks around the headlight of the #4270 unit, so I'd say it's very possible.