Jim Taggart's 1950 Lionel Model Train Featured in Atlas Shrugged 2 Can Be Yours

Posted by sdesapio 11 years, 6 months ago to The Gulch: Promotions

EDIT 06.27.2013: RANDOM DRAWING WAS TODAY. WINNER: Sesabatka

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James Taggart might not have been able to run a transcontinental railroad but, his taste in toy trains was right on the money.

On June 27th, one of our Galt's Gulch Online Producers is going to win James Taggart's very own Lionel 6110 Model Locomotive circa 1950 that was featured on his desk in the film, Atlas Shrugged Part II. This is THE MODEL TRAIN in the film.

Sign up as a Producer today to earn a chance at winning Taggart's Lionel.

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Posted by Rocky_Road 11 years, 6 months ago

Can you find a way to get John Galt to sign it?

That would be cool....

P.S. I would like to send a modest donation to the Galt's Gulch.com retirement home fund...this offer ends on June 28.

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Posted by Susanne 11 years, 6 months ago

Very cool promo... got my fingers crossed!! Of course, in the spirit of Jim Taggart, if you put it on a lionel track and tried to run it, it would probably either derail itself or, if run in a scale model tunnel, stall out and smoke profusely!

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Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 11 years, 6 months ago

I had one just like it as a child. After I grew up and moved out of my parent's house, my mother cleaned out the attic and threw it out! Thanks Mom! :(

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  Posted by Non_mooching_artist 11 years, 6 months ago
  
  Yeah, what is up with the moms who clear out everything in a fit of tidiness? I'd ask first, at least.
  My stepmom gave away all of my Barbie dolls. The three story townhouse, the boat, plane, camper, corvette, all of it. My husbands mom grew out his baseball cards... :-(
  
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    Posted by khalling 11 years, 6 months ago
    
    I hope I win it. Then I'll run an essay contest and whomever wins, gets the train.
    
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      Posted by Rocky_Road 11 years, 6 months ago
      
      That sucks...you'd win it back!
      
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        Posted by khalling 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        ah, thanks. actually I am disqualified due to logistics of shipping. However, there are many in here up for essay challenge and I'll take topic suggestions. It has to tie back to the movie(s), extra points for video submissions, music, or pictures, but descriptions or essay is limited to 100 words...and if someone says anything about Gary Sinese or James Cla-whatever his name is, they are immediately disqualified. oh, also they don't have to be a producer but they have to pass the smell test.
        
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        Posted by Rocky_Road 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        You just need to have some small print disclaimer: "Winner is responsible for receiving the award in person." Problem solved!
        
        Wait a minute. I just realized that you said that you could not win the essay because of "logistics of shipping"? How much trouble could it be to move the train from your desk to, say, your bookcase?
        
        (Insert 'confused' smilie here!)
        
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        Posted by khalling 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        alas, if I were fortunate enough to win the drawing, it would never likely make it to me. so, best to keep it "up there" and in the hands of a truly worthy receiver. but, I believe in working for the "prize." and plenty in here want it. do you have a topic suggestion for the essay?
        
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        Posted by Rocky_Road 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        Yes.
        
        'Is the Wizard of Oz a true story?' 'If not...why?'
        
        All kidding aside, I will dwell on this question.
        
        Does your shipping issues have anything to do with the witness protection program?
        
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        Posted by khalling 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        no, more likely every day hum drum stealing in transit. best to drive prizes down. interesting topic. how will people align that with the movie? hmmmmm. 100 words....double hmmmm...it can be done!
        
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        Posted by sdesapio 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        The "smell test." Nice. I'm ready.
        
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        Posted by LetsShrug 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        effing hilarious!
        
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        Posted by khalling 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        excellent! I appoint you the sommelier
        
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        Posted by khalling 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        I am expecting a drum performance submission from you-extra fancy ;)
        
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        Posted by LetsShrug 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        lol
        
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      Posted by winterwind 11 years, 6 months ago
      
      Does part of it have to be posted in purple? Or is that part of the "contest"?
      
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  Posted by terrycan 11 years, 6 months ago
  
  Yes I had one to. Long gone.
  
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  Posted by rockymountainpirate 11 years, 6 months ago
  
  I had one also. My grandmother threw it out. I had so much fun playing with that train.
  
  My birthday is coming up and that train would be a wonderful birthday gift.
  
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  Posted by LetsShrug 11 years, 6 months ago
  
  Should've taken it with you when you moved out. "This house isn't your personal, free, storage unit ya know." That's what I was told anyway. lol
  
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    Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 11 years, 6 months ago
    
    True enough... still, I wonder what my old lunch box and thermos would be worth today... It met the same fate.
    
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      Posted by LetsShrug 11 years, 6 months ago
      
      If everybody's parents saved all that stuff then none of it would be worth anything. :)
      
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        Posted by Non_mooching_artist 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        Too true, lol!!
        
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Posted by Davidmouser 10 years, 3 months ago

Just go on Ebay and buy one, hundreds exist and no one will know the difference Go to engraving store make a Taggert plate. WINNING this train is no special feat.
IN THE SPIRIT OF JOHN GAULT
Make it yourself, do no depend on others

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Posted by Iamjohngault 11 years, 6 months ago

I am John Galt

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Posted by Eudaimonia 11 years, 6 months ago

See what I miss when I'm too damned busy to check in?

This is pretty cool.

Good luck to everyone.

I expect to see pics!

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Posted by paulabise 11 years, 6 months ago

I had a train and cars made of metal, which I played with every day back in the 50s. When I went off to college, my mom got rid of them. I'd love that train!

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Posted by accent 11 years, 6 months ago

Love to have this train, my brother had this train when he was a child and it disappeared from our home. Would be great if it was signed.
Thank you.

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Posted by djglmt 11 years, 6 months ago

Hope to win this...

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  Posted by sdesapio 11 years, 6 months ago
  
  You'll need to first upgrade to a Producer level membership dj. Click on your username in the upper right hand corner, then select "Edit Settings." You'll find an upgrade button there.
  
  Or, just click on this link: http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/account/...
  
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    Posted by djglmt 11 years, 6 months ago
    
    I'm confused. I thought I already did this. I just followed your directions to the best of my understanding. I hope this is enogh...
    
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      Posted by erudeen 11 years, 6 months ago
      
      Sometimes it takes a while for the system to catch up.
      
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        Posted by djglmt 11 years, 6 months ago
        
        ah. Ok. Thanks!
        
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Posted by jalibah 11 years, 6 months ago

Boo-yah!

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Posted by redpoppy1 11 years, 6 months ago

atlas shrugged regretfully is about to change to the nonfiction list in the near future//////////////////

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  Posted by Susanne 11 years, 6 months ago
  
  Not quite sure why that would be regretable...
  
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Posted by TheEggman411 11 years, 6 months ago

My son (2 1/2) loves Thomas the Train Engine. By and large, it is pro-life and teaches good values. I would love to give him the Lionel as soon as he is old enough to cherish it... and then, as he gets older, it will serve a wonderful segue into teaching him greater values and the history of Atlas and Objectivism... also providing us years down the road something early in our lives together that's symbolically on point to embrace. steve eggleston

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Posted by erudeen 11 years, 6 months ago

That would look very nice in my collection :)

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Posted by Non_mooching_artist 11 years, 6 months ago

Niiice! Bon chance, producers!

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Posted by overmanwarrior 11 years, 6 months ago

Cool idea!

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Posted by Bobzoe1 11 years, 6 months ago

How do you sign up to Win :
"Jim Taggart's 1950 Lionel Model Train Featured in Atlas Shrugged 2 Can Be Yours"? You state sign up, but when you open areas up their isn't any were to sign up to be Entering to Win. Were is the place to enter yourself to Win?

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  Posted by sdesapio 11 years, 6 months ago
  
  Hi Bob. You'll need to upgrade your Gulch account to a Producer level account. Click on your username in the upper right hand corner, then click on "Edit Settings." There you'll find an "Upgrade" link on the top of the page.
  
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    Posted by jalibah 11 years, 6 months ago
    
    What am I being charged for each month if I am not already a producer?
    
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      Posted by sdesapio 11 years, 6 months ago
      
      Not sure I understand your question. You are already a Producer.
      
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