Question on M10000

Keith Oct 16, 2012

  1. Keith

    Keith July 21, 2024 TrainBoard Supporter In Memoriam

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    As much as I dislike the UP, I went ahead and got
    the N Scale Sunset Ltd brass 4 car M10000 set.
    Ugly as sin, but for whatever reason, I like it!
    Maybe because of its uniqueness. Have not figured that it yet!
    But, I have a question regarding the train.
    I know the original was a 3 car train. When was the 4th car added?
    Or was there ever a 4th car added? Photos I've seen, in one book I
    have, shows 3 cars. And shows an M10001 with 6 cars.
    Just wondering if the set I have is accurate for some time frame.
    And if it is, what time frame does it fit?
    Any information appreciated.
    Thanks.
     
  2. Keith

    Keith July 21, 2024 TrainBoard Supporter In Memoriam

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    A quick Google search found me the information I was looking for.
    As built and delivered in Feb 1933, the M10000 was a 3 car train.
    Toured the US during that year, covering some 13,000 miles!!
    A 4th car, a Pullman, was added in 1934.
    The train remained that way, from 1934, until it was scrapped in 1940.
    To provide aluminum for the war effort. During its tour, a stamped aluminum
    coin was handed out, made from the same material as the train.
    Thought I had one in my collection, but I do not.
     
  3. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I've seen one of those, but I thought it was just a cheap trinket made decades later for UP fans.
     
  4. Keith

    Keith July 21, 2024 TrainBoard Supporter In Memoriam

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    From the PBS website:

    Averell Harriman wanted the M-10,000 to be seen.
    At its February debut, Union Pacific issued a souvenir
    coin made from the same aluminum used on the trains exterior.

    The last, and best statement made in the article:

    "They don't really run this Union pacific train," one awestruck observer of the M-10,000 said.
    "They just aim and fire it."
     
  5. KochieJr.05

    KochieJr.05 New Member

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    I have the exact same set as you and wondering how much you bought it for? 20 sites I looked at had that train for $1000 buddy. Save it for a while, keep it in good shape and then sell it. You go search, you will agree with me
     
  6. Keith

    Keith July 21, 2024 TrainBoard Supporter In Memoriam

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    I've seen it run from $750 to maybe $1,200.
    Guess I got a steal on my set for $325 plus postage through eBay!
    Want to figure out how together inside the thing, so I can install a
    DCC decoder eventually.
     

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