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Radio Shack Selling Subway Cars on eBay
David Cantrell writes "The Radio Shack Corporation (formerly the Tandy Corporation) headquarters in Fort Worth, TX was one of the only companies in the world to have its own private subway system. Its main purpose in life was to move employees from their parked cars to the office building. About a year or so ago, Radio Shack decided the subway system was no longer needed and they shut it down permanently. Well, they are now selling the subway cars on eBay. For $5000US, you can get your very own Radio Shack Subway Car. Rails sold separately. Click for the eBay auction page."
Are they going to insist I give them my phone number and try to sell me batteries with it?
I am sorry to say that these so-called subway cars are fake. They are clean, with no graffiti. That is simply impossible.
I'll do it for cheesy poofs.
Shipping Will not ship.
What kind of service is this?
"I only speak the truth"
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...looks more like a light rail system.
... maybe by train!
But then again, I don't think one of these would fit on my N-Scale layout.
I wonder what the shipping and handling will be on that item... I also wonder if it will be sent by air, UPS, or
42 - So long and thanks for all the fish.
Does it use 8bit addressing and have green screens and is propietary too?
Ebay, distrbutes everything from pickels..to parts of discovery....and now subways.....only in america.
Selling for 5000? seems like a small for a subway....surprising, usally radio shack sells over priced hardware...
Maybe their subways are like their tandys.....so cheap you can make money of a cheap price
Need to order about 25000 AA bateries to power one of these babies ??
Also does anyone know where I can get a good repetive recording of 'Mind the gap' so my dream to replicate a london subway station can finally become a reality.
Do not try to read the dupe, thats impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth
What truth?
There is no dupe
Reminds me of the plot to Half Life... Are they selling a reactor that'll open a portal to some big headed lightning monster?
(ducks and hides!) :-)
Radio Shack Corporation? This is not the secret name of Black Mesa is it?!
Note to self: get smarter troll to guard door.
I like the nooses convienently placed above each seat, so if you have a sudden bout of realization that you work for Radio Shack, you can quickly put yourself out of your misery. That's a work-perk!
I never understood how the word "Shack" was supposed to convey competence with technology. If it's so convincing, how come we don't see:
- Grammaphone Hovel
- Victrola Shanty
- 8-Track Barn
- Dictaphone Slum
...on crappy old two-rail carts! Buy Monorail! "Well, sir, there's nothing on earth Like a genuine, Bona fide, Electrified, Six-car Monorail!"
However, the logistics involved in transporting a 40,000 lb subway car would probably make such a project impossible.
I think your neighbours would probably make it even more impossible by killing you as soon as they found out what your intentions would to do to their property valuations
Do not try to read the dupe, thats impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth
What truth?
There is no dupe
Howie, what are you doing in my house, and what are you staring at?
It's their loss leader! Don't be fooled!
Not only that, but for your kitchen you could also get a "Zurn Industries - Grease Trap - Never Used" also from Radio Shack. This is one stop shopping for your whole house complex! I never thought that Radio Shack would be *this* useful.
What could you do with a subway car?
Convert it into a diner, perhaps?
Not to be a grammar nazi, but it was either the only or one of the few. It can't be in both states at once, unless subway cars are now in a state of quantum superposition, which, given their size, is doubtful.
Is it just me, or does anyone else look at eBay auction pictures with a fear in the back of your mind that you will see the naked guy who took the picture reflected somewhere?
"Car weighs approximately 40,000 lbs"
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"Winning Bidder is responsible for all shipping costs [. .
Hee hee. Wonder if I could ship it Priority mail for $4.85?
Loomis
"The television is the retina of the mind's eye" - Videodrome
Can I interest you in a RadioShack Service Plan? It will protect your subway car for up to three years! No? Well, I can save you $400 dollars on your purchase, if you're so inclined. All we ask is that you sign up for three years of MSN Internet...
No? Well, would you be interested in a cell pho... yes, I see you have one. How do you like the service. Just fine, huh? Well, we've got some great deals on cellular phones and...
Sir! Sir! You left your subway car!
(I used to work at RadioShack. Ick.)
It lives up to it's name: http://www.sanspoint.com
I think your neighbours would probably make it even more impossible by killing you as soon as they found out what your intentions would to do to their property valuations.
My wife and I got swatted by our home owner's association for... (insert drum roll).. Parking in our driveway. It seems we're required to park in our garage unless the vehicle won't fit. Since then we've been looking for creative ways to piss off our neighbors while still following the rules. I have a rusty '91 van that I parked directly in front of the main offender's house in one of the approved parking spaces. Now they see it when they look our their window. I could get this train car and park it in my driveway. I'm certain that it won't fit in my garage.
Disconnect your television. Do your own research. Draw your own conclusions. They're probably lying. Don't be a sheep.
For all the hippy Trailer Trashers,
who needs trailers now?
Trash with some style, get yourself a 40,000 lbs.
Vintage M&O Subway Train Car for only $5000!
You can't handle the truth.
Do you think i could use this for the train set i set up under my tree at christmas?.....or it could be set up under the tree at rockefeller center....I would go broke buying battries .I wonder if they still give out those battery cards?
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.