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Last update on 01/17/2012
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Need Help Over Here!  We have a winner.  An Australian customer has reported that the car was produced by Precision Scale Models of Australia.  The car was built by Samhongsa in the mid 1990s and is indeed a coach for Victoria Railway in Australia.  The model is of brass construction, with very good detail and full interior.(12/30/2011)

Consignments/Collections

New Additions! (11/30/11) Diesel and Caboose collection - 2nd and 3rd generation diesels covering the 1960s to the 1990s with some unique paint schemes - Amtrak, SP, SRR, UP (11/25/11)

Small Steam - Several pieces for SP and UP and Shays, several with DCC and sound.  Includes special Pacific Coast Shay used for Faulhaber motor upgrade development by Stoner Creek. Only 1 piece remaining! (08/14/11)

Extensive collection of motive power and rolling stock Recent and later models.
    Special CB&Q 5 car head end train with E8 diesel
    Rare steam: D&H 4-8-4, D&SL 2-6-6-0, DT&SL 2-8-2
    IC Panama Limited train w/ E6 diesels from Railway Classics
    Passenger cars for AT&SF, GN, NYC, Pere, Marq., SP&S
    Other steam from C&O, NP, Soo Line, SP&S
    UP Coal Turbine from Custom Brass - pro paint

Mix of steam, MOW and cabooses
  Cabooses: CNW, C&O, NYC, NP, SP
  Climaxes and Shays
  Tank cars and MOW equipment
  Skeleton Log cars

Santa Fe Heavy and Lightweight cars and some steam engines Lightweight Sleepers, Coaches, Diners from Coach Yard Heavyweight Pullmans from Lambert 2-8-2 and 4-8-2 from Sunset 2-10-2 and 4-6-2 from Key Imports

                                                        

Latest Additions!

  North Bank Lines has sent out 2-8-0 steam engines for NP (F-1 class) and SP&S (N-4 and N-5 classes.)  We have several versions still available for immediate delivery.  (01/07/12)
  Another favorite in the world of streamlined steam are the Dreyfuss designed NYC J-3a 4-6-4 engines.  Now in from Precision Scale , these epitomized the hights of class and style in passenger motive power. (11/26/11)
The first of 2 deliveries of Pointe St. Charles cabooses are now in stock from Overland Models.  We still have most CN versions available (11/15/11)
Iron Range fans should not miss out on the DM&N / DM&IR 0-10-0 switch engines from Precision Scale. These are must have models for the brute yardwork of building those taconite trains. (11/04/11)
Next to arrive (after much patience) are the streamlined CB&Q Aeolus 4-6-4 engines, used in backup service for the dieselized Zephyr service. This project was developed and delivered by Precision Scale.  (10/19/11)
Deliveries have been slow these past few months, but several projects will be arriving in the next few weeks.  first to arrive are F class 2-10-2 engines for Southern Pacific from Glacier Park Models.  (10/19/11)
We have now receive the initial deliveries of T&P M-1/M-2 class 4-8-2 engines from  Precision Scale.  These have been produced in two paint schemes, a Russian Iron boiler and a more colorful 'Eagle' schemed.  Note: SOLD OUT (08/14/11)
W&R has shipped bay window cabooses for NP and SP&S along with NP Double sheathed wood boxcars (07/12/11)
Fill out your modern UP executive car fleet with the Coucil Bluffs baggage car (in standard paint and the flag side scheme) and the Lone Star business car - both now in from Overland Models. (06/29/11)
Erie RR K-5 Pacifics are now in stock from  Precision Scale.  There have been several versions added to the listing, so we wanted to make sure you had an opportunity to find the one you want before they disappear. (04/25/11) (Updated 5/21/11)
For Milw Road fans we now have EP-2 Bipolars in stock from Precision Scale. 12 versions have been produced, from the Black, as delivered units, through Orange/Maroon schemes (with and without stripes) to UP Yellow/Gray. A perfect match to the companion EP-3 Quills (04/18/11)
Division Point has shipped the next cars from their N&W heavyweight listings, the diners and the business cars in Tuscan and Blue. (04/18/11)
W&R Enterprises has now made available outside braced NP Automobile Boxcars in 4 different versions.  (02/11/11)
Overland Models is finishing up one diesel project and starting another:
  Closing out the SD70ACe / SD70M-2 engines are units for Florida East Coast;
  Starting out the next run of GE ES44 series engines are units for BNSF.  These engines are equipped with a new A-1-A truck design.  (02/10/11)
  The latest delivery from W&R are has provided the following:
  NP Business cars;
  NP HW Observation;
  NP Parlor cars;
    We are pleased to still have several pieces in stock.  (01/20/11)
We have just received from Key Model Imports our order for O scale EMD E7/8/9 diesels.  We also have available several sets for CofG, Frisco, IC and MP that were done for Wasatch Models(01/06/11)
Focused on the 1960s, Union Terminal has delivered Economy Baggage and express cars for CRI7P and SP.   (12/27/10)
For East Coast rail fans Division Point has produced B&M P-4 4-6-2 Pacifics, including special Red/Gold pinstripe paintwork.   (12/23/10)
BPL is please to be able to provide the full line of Milw Road EP-3 Quill Electrics from Precision Scale.  These fine models of the Westinghouse prototype include the following features:
   Two motors;
   Functional Pantographs;
   Interior engine and cab details;
   Prewired for DCC installation;
(11/07/10)
We have just received a pickup notice from The Coach Yard for 1938 era B&O Capitol Limited passenger cars and sets.  there may still be pieces available, along with the EA/EB diesels appropriate for these cars.  (09/29/10)
The next project is in from Precision Scale, the CRI&P K-67b/K-68b 2-8-2 Mikados.   (08/26/10)
A bit long in the delivery, we now have available SP Mk-7/8/9 2-8-2 steam engines North Bank Lines(08/25/10)
Next in are EMD SDP45 diesels from UTI.  Models have been produced for BN, GN and SP(08/04/2010)

What's New...

.  W&R Enterprises has sent along some updates.  The NP T Class 2-6-2 and W-4 Class 2-8-2 engines are expected in the March/April timeframe.  They hgave added a small run of Class 14E tenders for mainline and  branchline service.  (01/17/12)
Precision Scale has provided some pre-production photos of the SP (GS-6) and WP (481 class) 4-8-4s.  These will be arriving near the end of the first quarter of 2012, so get your reservation in soon. (01/04/12)
Back by popular demand, Precision Scale is working on a run of narrow gauge (HOn3) baggage and combines for D&RGW. (11/25/11)
Union Terminal Imports has sent out a flyer for a flat car project.  These are DODX (Dept of Defense) 72 foot heavy duty cars - to be done in 3 paint schemes.  (09/04/11)
The latest from North Bank Line is a set of O-1 class 2-8-2 engines for both GN and SP&S.  (06/23/11)
Another 2 project listings have been released by Precision Scale:
NYC J-3a 4-6-4s streamlined for Empire State Express service;
Frisco 'Firefly' 4-6-2s with 2 different valve gear and two different paint 'finish' options.  (06/23/11)
Overland Models is pushing forward to product EMD SD70ACe / SD70M-2 diesels in O scale. Versions will be done for most modern roads.  (06/02/11)
Precision Scale has just released several new project announcements:
GN P-2 4-8-2s in both Black and Glacier Park Green - covering 1930s to 1950s;
C&NW H class 4-8-4s covering their full operational life;
Milw Road Bulldogs in single units and as sets.  (05/24/11)
Overland Models is now listing EMD NW-5 diesels in HO scale. Versions will be done for BN, C&E, FSUD, GN, MassCentral and SRR.  (04/21/11)
Precision Scale is planning to produce the Abraham Lincoln Funeral Train in HO scale. This train was previously produced in O scale.
  PSC has also added to their future projects list a small run of streamlined C&NW ES Class 4-6-2s in HO scale.  (03/31/11)
Coach Yard has updated the listings for the 1935-1938 PRR Broadway Limited. They have added a B70 baggage car to what will be an 8 car set.  The baggage cars will also be individually available - check the project link for all of the cars in the listing.
    Coach Yard is also indicating that the next train to be delivered will be the SP-UP-CNW "Joint Train" - the 1954 City of San Francisco, 8th train and 10th train.  Delivery is currently expected late in the first quarter of 2011.   (01/05/11)
North Bank Lines has provided BPL with another project announcement, SP P-12 4-6-2 steam engines.  There will be 5 different models of this never before produced class of engines.  (12/15/10)
Glacier Park Models has now added a new O scale project, early SP Mk-2/4 Class 2-8-2 steam engines, 3 road numbers, both pre and post war lettering.  (12/01/10)
We have added another new listing from PSC - P-1 and P-2a/b electrics electrics for CUT, NYC and PC.  (10/07/10)
Following up on 2 years of development, Glacier Park Models has officially release the project announcement for SP F Class 2-10-2 steam engines, showing 5 different models from which to chose.  (09/29/10)
   2 new project announcements:
NYC J-3a 4-6-4s streamlined for 20th Century Limited service;
Milw Road Little Joe Electrics including a Demonstrator version and one for CSS&SB. (08/29/10)
A new dealer newsletter has arrived from W&R Enterprises.  Along with the delivery updates (see the projects page) there are two new steam engine project announcements:
  NP T Class 2-6-2 - Five versions covering branchline and mainline service from the late 1930s through the 1950s;
  NP W-4 2-8-2 - Rebuilt from the T class 2-6-2s, these engines lasted until the end of steam service on the NP.  These are the only W class engines that W&R has not produced.  (02/13/10)
The latest new project  from North Bank Lines is a group of 6 different TW Class 4-8-0 steam engines for Southern Pacific. (01/21/10)
Just added by Overland Models are EMD F unit test engines along with heater cars for GN, BN and Amtrak.  These will be produced along with the F unit based Modern Business Train Locomotives.  These are currently expected for delivery in the middle of 2010.  We also anticipating delivery of SD70M-2 and SD70ACe engines in the Spring of 2010.  (01/19/10)
  The latest dealer newsletter from W&R brings news of a new Pullman / NP / CB&Q passenger car project.  These models are "...the last cars needed to make up almost every NP passenger train."  We will be working over the next few weeks to get these models into our database.  Until that happens you can review all of the options in the datasheets from W&R.  The links below will show you scanned images of these pages with all of the car sub-groupings, along with prototypical consists:
  Typical Car Consists;
  Pullman / NP sleepers [Pdf flier];
  NP Postal / Baggage / Water Baggage Cars [Pdf flier];
  Pullman 'Canyon' and 'Club' Solarium Observation Cars;  [Pdf flier];
  NP Mail-Baggage-Coach;  [Pdf flier];
  NP Deluxe Coaches and Standard Coaches  [Pdf flier];
  NP / CB&Q Semi-Lightweight Coaches [Pdf flier];
  NP Dorm-Baggage  [Pdf flier(10/11/09)

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