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    Auction- Road & Rail Track #3727 & B-5837

    Ended August 4, 2025 Ended December 11, 2025
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    Hidden Gem in US-1 Ebay Lot!

    Sold for about $475 with tax.. Not a steal but definitely a good deal for all those items! It's hard to say if/when another Black & Gold Peterbilt will come up for auction.
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    Auction- Rare PB Yellow Peterbilt Truck #3908

    Final price 200+ including shipping & tax.
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    Hidden Gem in US-1 Ebay Lot!

    It's amazing how many people just throw stuff on ebay and sell it with no effort! This auction has an ultra rare Black with Gold Stripes Lighted Peterbilt Truck No. 3939 in the lot! FYI when you sell a big lot like this, you nearly always get less money than selling it separately! Link to...
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    Auction- Rare PB Yellow Peterbilt Truck #3908

    Any guesses on where the price will land? https://www.ebay.com/itm/267498904693?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338236430&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
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    Federal Express Van #3952 from 1981-1982

    Pricing keep going up! The van is always a hit on Reels! https://www.facebook.com/reel/2003009510556142
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    Video- Coffee table layout

    I'm still waiting! LOL
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    Trucks still slow after refurbishment

    8 Volts is plenty to make the trucks run fast. Anything over 9v will wreck the trucks. When I setup my track, which as you can see is very large, I made sure the trucks could go around the entire track at a very slow speed. If you cannot do this, you have an issue with the connectivity of the...
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    Number on rear weights

    Great question that I asked when I entered the hobby! These are random casting numbers during the manufacturing process. It has no impact on performance and it does not matter what number is on the weight. The dump truck has a silver weight that covers the worm gear and the Peterbilt Semi truck...
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    Follow on TikTok for upcoming giveaways!

    I have extra US-1 Trucking stuff laying around that I'm going to giveaway after we hit 10,000 followers on TikTok. We're already almost halfway there! Just follow for a chance to get an item! https://www.tiktok.com/@tycous1trucking
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    Trucks still slow after refurbishment

    No video? :-) Guessing game without a video. The rails may need push up where they are getting stuck and variations in the pickup shoes can cause some trucks to pass with ease and others get stuck. Maybe, but I've not seen a truck yet that could not be fully restored. The way the trucks are...
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    Who stole this ultra rare Black & Gold Peterbilt Truck 3939?

    Please comment if you scored this truck! A little dirty, but will likely clean up good!
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    Trucks still slow after refurbishment

    All New Repair Video-
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    Make Your Tyco US1 Trucks Run Like New Again! (2025 Update)

    There were no guides when I got started a few years ago! I have learned by trial and error and here is my final technique I use for breaking down and cleaning the US-1 Truck Chassis and the end of the video shows the amazing reults! These are resilient toys that are only slowed down by the 1980s...
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    My custom layout / Hello from France

    Love it! I just did a video featuring the Lime Green Dump Truck! It needs more love! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CVbEyrrAS/