Proto 2000 P2K 23440-1 HO GULF MOBILE & OHIO GM&O #750 ALCO FA-1, needs work

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Hi. Up for viewing is 1 LIFE-LIKE PROTO 2000 ALCO FA-1 release : Item # 23440-1 GULF MOBILE & OHIO GM&O #750 maroon / red / yellow trim / black freight scheme American Locomotive Company (ALCO) FA-1 non-dynamic brake 4-axle POWERED made in China "blue box" release era This particular engine is powered and has not seen operation at all. However, when I tested the motor it ran very erratic either direction and just quit outright with the power still on. I'm not an expert but it's either poor electrical pickup or a defective motor. There's also a possibility 1 of the axle gears is cracked (I'll include a pair of Athearn 60024 gears for replacement) inside 1 of the trucks. I am breaking up this FA-1 A/B set so the units can be auctioned separately. I want to call this to your attention if you do bid. I use a MRC Tech2 transformer with Kato track as a test bed. Body and Detail parts are in excellent condition. Shell detailing is crisp. UPC Code: 077071234405 . This engine is from my model rail collection and it has never seen formal operation. It has: Kadee-like couplers mounted front & rear, 5 pole motor with low amp draw, dual machined flywheels, DC motor, all-wheel drive, 100 factory-applied parts, close-coupling, working diaphragms, weighted, glazing, unit re-work required ,DCC conversion possible: DCC symbol shown on box but there is no mention of this anywhere in literature provided. parts bag, assembly literature, warranty included. GRADING : C-2 (restoration required) account erratic performance from either a defective motor or poor electrical pickup. If you have any questions please email me through ebay correspondence using "contact seller" or use the "ask a question" venue below this ad to inquire before bidding. FEES: I do not charge any handling fees or sales tax *****************************************************SHIPPING**************************************************************** TARE WEIGHT : Individual item weighs 1 lb. 5.25 oz. exactly Should unit sell it will be packed, protected well for shipping. GROSS WEIGHT : With additional protective packing and transit carton postage will go at 2 lb. rate if shipped by itself UPS , 2 lb. rate if shipped USPS by itself . NOTE: I will refund any postal overcharge in excess of 19 cents USD into your Paypal account. Lower "48" USA : UPS Ground : item can be tracked enroute, insurance up to $100 inclusive in rate, no Saturday delivery, extra charge if shipment needs to be held up 1+ days by them beyond actual delivery date, business delivery address less costly to you than residence delivery (please tell me if a business as some listed addresses aren't that obvious to differentiate) but do check your Paypal protection policy to see if delivery to a business covers you; USPS Priority : 2-3 day delivery time frame, Saturday delivery available (for now, government talks underway to discontinue Saturday services), at times less costly than USPS Flat Rate Carton charge; CANADA or INTERNATIONAL : USPS First Class Package International: most reasonable but 4 lbs is the maximum weight limit, $400 is maximum valuation when applicable. cannot be insured to many destinations, cannot be tracked, takes longer to deliver than Priority and Express International; Note: effective Jan. 27. 2013 rates are to increase dramatically to point where this class may no longer be a reasonable inexpensive shipping alternative, USPS Priority International: theoretical 6-10 business days to deliver, item can be insured; USPS Express International: quickest: 3-5 business days to deliver, more expensive, $100 insurance included in rate, USPS actually takes time to input data entry more than once during transit; Overseas/INTERNATIONAL : USPS First Class Package International: where applicable very reasonable but 4 lbs is maximum weight allowed, $400 maximum valuation permitted. cannot insure item using this method, time i... read more

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