mint tyco stuff

[Johnson Bar Jeff]

As an ex-vendor of model railroad items, I have sold my fair share of Tyco products. Generally speaking they are of inferior quality and are rather difficult to sell...whether in the regular stock in the 'parts/junk' pile. There are some exceptions to this rule: anything that is of the 19th century genre and the Heinz pickle reefer.

Anyone modeling the 1800s will spend the money, and take the time, to bring these cars to good running (and looking) condition. The Heinz pickle reefer sells immediately at $15. I have yet to figure that one out.

If you ever do, please let us know. That sure seems curious.

Of course, eBay is also a good source for old Mantua and Tyco, though you do have to pay shipping.