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HO Scale Brass Model by Oriental Limited. Union Pacific EMD E2 B Unit Diesel Engine. This is an extremely rare addition as unlike the A-Unit set, less than 40 brass models of these spare B-units were made by Oriental Limited. These diesels were used by the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Chicago and Northwestern Railway, In the City of San Francisco (COSF). Also, these were used by the same railroads and the Milwaukee Road Railroad in the City of Los Angeles (COLA). This is definitely a must-have for collectors of these railroads. This model shows light signs of previous use, including a little wheel wear. We’re giving it a grade of Excellent. We track-tested roles well across the tracks. The model is in its clean brass state, allowing the model to be painted however you’d like from the COSF to the COLA. Extras in spare parts bag with Kadee Knuckle Couplers. The B unit is a dummy. The box is included; the original foam is still present, but to prevent damage to the model from foam deterioration, it’s wrapped for protection. The EMC E2 was an American diesel-electric locomotive designed for passenger service. Each unit generated 1,800 horsepower (1,300 kW) from two 900-horsepower (670 kW) prime movers. Typically operating in three-unit sets, the locomotives produced a combined 5,400 horsepower-close to the ideal 6,000 horsepower needed to haul a 15- to 18-car passenger train over most major American rail routes. The E2 featured an A1A-A1A wheel arrangement and was manufactured by the Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC), later known as Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), at its La Grange, Illinois, facility. In 1937, two three-unit locomotive sets were built for named passenger trains. The first set (SF-1, SF-2, and SF-3) powered the City of San Francisco and was jointly owned by the Union Pacific Railroad, the Chicago and North Western Railway, and the Southern Pacific Railroad. The second set (LA-1, LA-2, and LA-3) served the City of Los Angeles and was jointly owned by Union Pacific and Chicago and North Western. Each set consisted of a lead locomotive with a control cab (A unit) and two cabless booster units (B units), designed for multiple-unit operation-the first of its kind in diesel motive power. The E2’s profile was more aggressive than the sloping noses of earlier EMC passenger locomotives, earning it the nickname bulldog nose. Though later E and F series locomotives also had blunt noses, the E2’s was the most bulbous. Its seven porthole windows-one fewer than its Union Pacific predecessors (M-10003 to M-10006)-contributed to another nickname, “Queen Mary, ” referencing the British Cunard ocean liner introduced around the same time. The E2 locomotives were painted in Union Pacific’s signature Armour Yellow with Leaf Brown roofs and undersides, consistent with earlier streamliners like the M-10000 series. Around mid-1941, Union Pacific modified the scheme with Slate Gray roofs. Extensive stainless steel adorned the nose, prominently displaying the owning railroads’ heralds in full color. The nose’s bulbous shape and polished metal detailing resembled the streamlined M-10003 to M-10006 locomotives, which featured large stainless steel grilles and ornamentation. Union Pacific’s advertising from the era often highlighted these gleaming, aerodynamic designs, referring to the City of San Francisco’s schedule as “sailings, ” further reinforcing its sleek, ocean-liner aesthetic.

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Very Rare Original DIESEL Italy Leather Belt Tiger Face Brass Buckle 90cm/ 36.

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Excellent condition and runs well on track. To see it run, search YouTube for, “HO Brass Tenshodo ATSF Diesel AB Set With 2 Very Rare Wood Boxes PFM Japan AT&SF”. The item “HO Brass Tenshodo ATSF Diesel AB Set With 2 Very Rare Wood Boxes PFM Japan AT&SF” is in sale since Sunday, June 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\HO Scale\Locomotives”. The seller is “kevincal20″ and is located in Fairfield, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Gender: Boys & Girls
• State of Assembly: Ready to Go/Pre-built
• Power Supply: DC
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Vintage (Y/N): Yes
• Material: Brass
• Type: Diesel Locomotive
• Year: c.1957
• Features: Light Function
• Color: red yellow silver white gold
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Vehicle Type: Railcar
• Gauge: h.o.
• Age Level: 17 Years & Up
• Train Operating Company: Atchison Topeka Santa Fe A.T.S.F.
• Brand: Pacific Fast Mail
• Grading: C-7 Excellent
• Recommended Age Range: 17+
• Control: Analog

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VERY RARE SET Alco D-107/D-105 HO Scale BRASS C-855 A & B Powered Diesel Trains. These individual models are very hard to find on their own, much less in a set, like these, and in the excellent condition they are in (as seen in the photos). These units were my fathers, he collected over 50 years. Most of them were never used, only opened to show off to friends and other collectors. They have been kept very well, so minimal wear has occurred. If you are interested in either individual units, please make a reasonable offer I can’t refuse. Be assured these will be packaged well and safely sent. Thank you for your interest and Happy eBaying! The item “VERY RARE SET Alco D-107/D-105 HO Scale BRASS C-855 A & B Powered Diesel Trains” is in sale since Monday, May 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\HO Scale\Locomotives”. The seller is “johnnygforce” and is located in Palm Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Panama, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.

• Brand: Alco Models
• Grading: C-7 Excellent – All Original
• Type: Diesel Locomotive
• Material: Brass
• MPN: D-105

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Has been cleaned up lightly still could use a little more attention. The bake a light handles are in beautiful shape no damage. The item “Rare Antique Union Diesel Brass Ships Engine Order Telegraph! Very Rare” is in sale since Thursday, November 29, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Maritime\Maritime Telegraphs”. The seller is “goldeneagle-540″ and is located in Eagle Nest, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Primary Material: Brass
• Type: Engine Order Telegraph
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

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