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Accucraft 2Cyl Live Steam "Plantation" Shay

For Sale/Trade/Wanted
#1

My vastly underused Accucraft Live Steam 2Cyl Shay in the “Plantation” Version is up for sale. I weathered it several years ago. These photos are old. I will take new ones if there is serious interest.

The gas valve has been upgraded and a Summerlands chuffer installed. Original parts will be included. It is outfitted with R/C on the Johnson bar and will use most 2 stick radios. I have the original shipping containers, both the metal internal carrier and the outer shipping box. I really don’t want to ship.

I will include several canisters of butane, a bottle of steam oil, and a water injection bottle. I can include a Spektrum DX-5e 2-stick radio and a box of spare parts for it.

Pricing on these is all over the place. I’ve seen them over $3K down to around $2K. I am open to all reasonable offers. Here are the old photos…

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And just one “before” shot - what it looked like nearly new…

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And one of it under steam a few years back…

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#2

If I ever bought a live steam locomotive it would be one of those… But not in the budget. :frowning:
:cry:

But as I’ve told my wife if I ever got a live steam, I’d probably go 7.5" :laughing:

#3

There were no takers at Train Ops, so I didn’t bring it with me.

I’m thinking of listing in a few groups on Facebook. I’d really rather not ship, but I do have all the original shipping materials. I am having trouble finding any recent sales to determine a sell price. The new one is selling a little over $2K.

Mine includes all the accessories; Set up for RC, 2 stick radio, upgraded gas valve, Summerlands Chuffer, Goodall valve & filler bottle, Gas filler tubes (several), Gas canisters, Steam Oil and a ramp track to roll it in and out of the metal carrying case that I added a length of track to.

I’m asking $1500 all in plus shipping. Offers considered.

#4

Jon;

Sounds very reasonable, but alas Aragorn will be my last live steamer.

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Best, David Meashey

#5

I will be bringing the Live Steam Shay to N.E.L.S.T.S. in May.

The New Hampshire club is going to have a Live Steam track open for anyone to run on. I plan to steam it there and, if I can get away with it, hang a for sale sign on it while it runs. Sale will probably be through the White Elephant table to keep things on the up-and-up unless pre-sold here.

#6

My price might be way out of line, or someone just gave one away. A working stock model just sold on Facebook G Scale Swap and Shop for only $900. I’d rather keep it than let it go that cheap! But maybe $1800 is a bit much.

#7

Jon, I bought one in an estate sale some years ago for $1,000, and sold it for $1250. As there is a newer version (13T) your price does seem a bit on the high side.

#8

Based on what I saw on the book, and Pete’s feedback I am reducing my asking to $1500. I am willing to listen to offers as well.

It’s not just the loco, but includes the upgrades and all accessories needed to run it including some gas. The original metal shipping carrier and original shipping are included box as well.

Can be seen operating at the N.E.L.S.T.S. in May.

#9

I believe this is Sold. Thanks Richard!