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Locos and longrifles - it's gotta belch smoke!
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Post by osprey on Feb 16, 2022 0:52:16 GMT
Shout out to what I call the You Tube Train Mafia, that group of guys that are always putting up vids together (RBP, RJs Trains, Chris Trains and Things, Sids Trains, JDStucks), unwittingly helped me get one of my holy grails I've searching for. Couple of them had videos of visiting Toy Trains and Collectibles in Virginia last week and I always watch the background and store pan arounds to see whats in stock, saw this in the background, called the next day and got it delivered UPS yesterday! MTH Premier Western Maryland SD70Ace. Been looking 2 years for one of these and first I've seen anyplace. Think I've seen every other heritage diesel made, but these must be hens teeth.  |
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Post by david1 on Feb 16, 2022 1:32:54 GMT
Congrats on your find,
Dave
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Post by Country Joe on Feb 16, 2022 2:46:48 GMT
Congratulations! It's very rewarding when you finally acquire something you've been searching for for a while.
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Post by Spice7 on Feb 16, 2022 3:36:10 GMT
Great eyes and find. Enjoy.
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Post by Adam on Feb 16, 2022 11:38:31 GMT
LOL! I will now forever refer to them a the YouTube Train Mafia. They are in some ways the Rat Pack of YouTube Train people.
Nice addition to your collection!
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Post by curtis on Feb 16, 2022 13:30:22 GMT
I agree the Rat Pack is a better name lol. Also congratulations on your find. That unit looks fantastic. I love it. Now wishing I had one.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2022 19:39:41 GMT
Nice find. It's a good feeling you find something you really want.
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Post by ptc on Feb 16, 2022 20:19:09 GMT
Good for you. Nice when you can locate one of those items you have been looking for.
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Post by jdstucks57 on Feb 16, 2022 23:55:51 GMT
Shout out to what I call the You Tube Train Mafia, that group of guys that are always putting up vids together (RBP, RJs Trains, Chris Trains and Things, Sids Trains, JDStucks), unwittingly helped me get one of my holy grails I've searching for. Couple of them had videos of visiting Toy Trains and Collectibles in Virginia last week and I always watch the background and store pan arounds to see whats in stock, saw this in the background, called the next day and got it delivered UPS yesterday! MTH Premier Western Maryland SD70Ace. Been looking 2 years for one of these and first I've seen anyplace. Think I've seen every other heritage diesel made, but these must be hens teeth. Ok, this gave me a good laugh! Now I need to put "YouTube Train Mafia" on a T-shirt lol. Glad you were able to find your holy grail engine. Chris grabbed two engines for me while he was there that I'll be featuring in an upcoming video. Great store and great customer service. - Jason
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2022 0:00:02 GMT
Shout out to what I call the You Tube Train Mafia, that group of guys that are always putting up vids together (RBP, RJs Trains, Chris Trains and Things, Sids Trains, JDStucks), unwittingly helped me get one of my holy grails I've searching for. Couple of them had videos of visiting Toy Trains and Collectibles in Virginia last week and I always watch the background and store pan arounds to see whats in stock, saw this in the background, called the next day and got it delivered UPS yesterday! MTH Premier Western Maryland SD70Ace. Been looking 2 years for one of these and first I've seen anyplace. Think I've seen every other heritage diesel made, but these must be hens teeth. I'm happy that I was able to help you find something you really wanted. I'm also part of a mafia now haha!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2022 0:25:35 GMT
Glad you were able to find your holy grail! Dan has a great shop down there and I think he has more MTH hidden gems on the way.
As someone with Italian heritage, this is one mafia I am honored to be a part of. Haha
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Post by osprey on Feb 17, 2022 0:40:11 GMT
You guys do a great job keeping enthusiasm levels for the hobby way up there! After watching some of the York haul and train shop videos though I'd hate to show up after you fellas, nothing but crumbs and carnage left in your wake after you load up!  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2022 0:46:07 GMT
What a name! Thanks for watching and joining our visits to these local hobby shops and shows. I'm so glad you were able to spot this engine! We will be down again soon and be sure to get some more footage of the inventory. As RJ mentioned, they have a large collection that isn't even at the shop yet. I'm certain you'll find more hidden gems in there.
Thanks again and congrats on your find!
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Post by Adam on Feb 17, 2022 0:46:43 GMT
So the Youtube Train Mafia did you a favor?
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Post by Country Joe on Feb 17, 2022 5:05:59 GMT
The young guys in this group make fabulous videos exposing our hobby to a very wide audience but I don't understand their connection to the Mother's And Father's Italian Association. Are they all paesans (Italians)? 😉
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