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Post by bapakbob on Apr 12, 2024 12:34:48 GMT -5
The listings have begun! Check out those SD40-2 prices!!!  Ouch! But they are brass and rare so I can see the prices. Probably not a bad investment, considering today’s inflation. Gold or brass?  Well... According to Trove Star, the AZL Brass SD45 was made january 1, 2003 with a $595 MSRP. Price of Gold on January 2, 2003 was $342.20 oz If you bought $595 of Gold on January 2, 2003 instead of a brass SD45 then, you'd have bought 1.7 oz of gold. Gold today 2024 is $2396.07 1.7 oz of it is $4,166 You can buy four of these brass locos at todays prices with the $595 of gold purchased in 2003. And of course, no 21 year-old ounce of gold never needed this to retain it's value: azlforum.com/thread/2576/breathing-new-life-brass-locoBuy for the love of the trains, not the monetary gain. |
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Post by zdave on Apr 12, 2024 13:38:25 GMT -5
Ouch! But they are brass and rare so I can see the prices. Probably not a bad investment, considering today’s inflation. Gold or brass? Well... According to Trove Star, the AZL Brass SD45 was made january 1, 2003 with a $595 MSRP. Price of Gold on January 2, 2003 was $342.20 oz If you bought $595 of Gold on January 2, 2003 instead of a brass SD45 then, you'd have bought 1.7 oz of gold. Gold today 2024 is $2396.07 1.7 oz of it is $4,166 You can buy four of these brass locos at today’s prices with the $595 of gold purchased in 2003. And of course, no 21 year-old ounce of gold never needed this to retain it's value: azlforum.com/thread/2576/breathing-new-life-brass-locoBuy for the love of the trains, not the monetary gain. I keed. Geesh. 🙄 |
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Post by smr on Apr 13, 2024 5:36:01 GMT -5
......, but your gold doesn't look that good;   ........  Enjoy your WE! Sven |
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Post by smr on Apr 13, 2024 7:55:43 GMT -5
 I can offer one more UP Heritage "Southern Pacific" 1996 for sale. Please contact me when of interest to you! Best, Sven |
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Post by Tiest van Gool on Apr 13, 2024 8:25:33 GMT -5
Awesome picture! That Daylight combo looks absolutely awesome! Have a great weekend!
-Tiest
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Post by smr on Apr 13, 2024 9:31:50 GMT -5
For those who shy away from the costs of the Kodachrome F45, there may be an alternative brass solution for half the price. How about?   Send me a message if you want it. Best, Sven |
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Post by smr on Apr 15, 2024 10:43:24 GMT -5
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Post by zdave on Apr 15, 2024 11:01:53 GMT -5
......, but your gold doesn't look that good; ........ Enjoy your WE! Sven Good point. Plus, the locomotives are a lot more fun to play with. Making “choo-choo” sounds while fondling gold just doesn’t seem right. |
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Post by Commodore on Apr 15, 2024 20:58:50 GMT -5
Thanks, Sven
I got the UP reefers...
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Post by Eric on Apr 15, 2024 21:06:44 GMT -5
Yes! I just bought some! I check their site at least twice a day! Thank you, again, Sven! |
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Post by smr on Apr 16, 2024 8:23:03 GMT -5
Now comes more reasons to check!!!!! The largest PENNZEE collection will go on its way to Rob this Friday........, Here are the details:   If you want the complete collection let me know. I think it is a once-in-lifetime opportunity! Best, Sven |
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Post by smr on Apr 16, 2024 8:24:14 GMT -5
 Part 3 of the PENNZEE collection |
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Post by smr on Apr 20, 2024 16:04:30 GMT -5
 Have a nice WE! Best, Sven PS: Black and White -- General Service in the snow; first a GS3 then a GS4    |
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Post by smr on Apr 21, 2024 12:51:15 GMT -5
That is cool, never seen that before. -Tiest Here you go, Tiest: View AttachmentIf I read the picture right, one could build this train from 1946 (approximately) using AZL items like follows: Power: Cab Forward -- AZL 1741 Baggage: SP 6448 -- AZL 71604 RPO: UP Overland 5804 -- AZL 73944 ?? TTG RPO/Baggage SP 5036 ?? 4-4-2 Sleeper Overland 4-4-2 Sleeper Overland TTG Diner SP 10202 TTG Chair SP 2494 6-6-4 Sleeper Overland 6-6-4 Sleeper Overland 6-6-4 Sleeper Overland Observation: Pullman -- AZL 71804 You may want to add TTG Pullman Overland Sleepers until you end up with 16 cars like on the picture!! If you now want to have a Cab Forward, please let me know!Here are some pictures of the Cab Forward:        |
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Post by Tiest van Gool on Apr 21, 2024 13:31:31 GMT -5
LOVE these pictures! The train + scenery is just crazy. Very well done Sven! -Tiest
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