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Right, went up to a model fair today, and found a Bowman 234 loco, boxed, with boxed tender. Has burner etc, in original condition with burn marks up the side. Pistons are loose in the cylinders and have got packing gland soaked in oil wrapped around them. It is complete, just the cylinders and burn marks. He wants £200 for both, in good boxes. Please let me know before 2pm if it is any good or not as I need to go back if it is.

Thanks, James
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tmuir · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject:

Thats about what they go for on ebay James.
The price is probably fair to good.
Have a look at this one on ebay same as you described, it is at 160 pounds and still has 9 hours to go so will surely pass the 200 mark.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...em=140072211407&rd=1&rd=1
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James · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject:

It's in better condition than that. Would you buy it then?
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tmuir · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject:

If you have 200 pounds to spare get it.
The two Bowmans I bought my max bid was 160 pounds but they need a lot of work.

Its less than a new Mamod loco over 70 years old and will go up in value while a Mamod will go up it wont go up as much as a Bowman.
Just remember if its too pretty you may never want to fire it.
Also if you need any parts repro parts are available for just about everything on a Bowman loco.
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject:

Sounds ok, its the going rate...If you want it buy it! Although you'll need track etc!
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tmuir · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject:

Of course still try to haggle with the guy.

Its expected.

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MooseMan · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject:

James, I think it's a good price. Compare it with a boxed 234 from Mike Cooke at £195, and a boxed tender at £115. If the pistons are very loose you may want oversize ones making, but they are supposed to have felt pads behind them for lubrication which seals things up as well.

I'd say go for it, maybe try to haggle down to £175, but if he won't budge I'd say £200's fair.

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James · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject:

I got him down £20, he won't go anymore. I can't affordf it but is it too good to miss? I have the money in the bank, but don't really want to spend it.
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject:

tmuir · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

You could maybe get one like that on ebay for 180 pounds but it would take you a while and you would need luck.

If it was me I would but then I'm a loco man.
I'm going to bid on the 300 tonight before I go to bed but dont tell my wife.

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Roly Williams · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

£200 is about right for loco + tender in good condition. The pistons have an oil groove in them and some people put packing in there even if it's not necessary. Burn marks are normal. I'd go for it if it's what you want.
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MooseMan · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

If you buy them and don't like them, there's a fair chance you can shift them with a bit of profit at STIA.
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James · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject:

Doesn't matter mates, can't afford it

Im gutted

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tmuir · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:05 pm Post subject:

If I hadn't blown all my Christmas money I would get you to buy it for me but the wife would kill me if I spent the money for our new airconditioning on a toy loco.
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MooseMan · Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject:

Bummer mate....nae worries, there'll be others.
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