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    Just scored this train!

    Just Scored this train for 80% for scrap http://s1-02.twitpicproxy.com/photos.../432318009.jpg

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    WOW!! Before you scrap it, find a graffitti forum, and let them come a "bomb" it for a $$$ fee. then scrap it.. maximise your $$$

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    Will put update pictures soon on cutting it up

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    80%??

    Congrats and am looking forward to your progress, Mike.

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    I get 80% of the sale of scrap price!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Starmex View Post
    Just Scored this train for 80% for scrap
    What are you using to cut it up, or transporting it?
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    ...just watch out for the Asbestos. many old trains are full of the stuff (panneling, and insulation...)

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    Cutting it up with 6 foot big torch's liquid air and propane and one 6000# skytrak lift. And having a lot of fun!!!! Doing it!

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    done been cleaned and ready to go. all Gutted.

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    Good luck with the wheel trucks My buddy who works for the railroad said they weigh upwards of 25 tons each. Least thats what he told me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper View Post
    Good luck with the wheel trucks My buddy who works for the railroad said they weigh upwards of 25 tons each. Least thats what he told me.
    One or two at a time perhaps.

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    I cant see the photo...what kind of train are we talking about??
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    Quote Originally Posted by easyrecycle View Post
    I cant see the photo...what kind of train are we talking about??
    You have to click on "click here to enlarge"

    Edit: Nevermind, guess he took the pick down, because the link doesn't show nothing. Sorry, Easy

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    O well...maybe I will see it later? Well I have to get out of the door here right after my water is hot for my tea.

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    the link doesnt work for me either, but, A FREAKING TRAIN????????? Holy cowza!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by newattitude View Post
    the link doesnt work for me either, but, A FREAKING TRAIN????????? Holy cowza!!!!
    It was just one car of a good size, old fashioned passenger train. Not the whole train. None the less, he is in for a good pay day to say the least.

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    Today was a good day took the train off the tracks and trucks to the scrap, 56,000 lbs of iron what a day!

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    Hey your pic doesn't work anymore and I sure would like to check it out. Nice haul btw
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