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Update from The Coach Yard - Re: the PULLMAN Co. Restaurant cars - NOTE: Many cancellations - see below:
The Pullman restaurant car project contains 6 types of cars with 43 variations that are unique to the railroads that used the cars.
The project is probably the most difficult project we (TCY) have done because of the ambiguities, the complexity, the exterior paintwork, and the Tail Signs.  The quantities per model will be as small as 4 units, making most models close to “one of a kind” items.
Given this complexity and the wide variances in reservations the following cars are going to be eliminated from production:
TCY 1460e – NYC YONDOTEGA CLUB, assigned to “The WOLVERINE” in Pullman Green (PG)
TCY 1463a – SRR LAFONTAINE CLUB/MOON BROOK CLUB, assigned “The TENNESSEAN”-PG
TCY 1463e – B&O DUQUESNE CLUB, assigned “Metropolitan Spl, in Blue/Gray
TCY 1463f – NYC "MAKETEWAH COUNTRY CLUB" / "SCIOTO COUNTRY CLUB", assigned Chicagoan/Mohawk/Water Level Limited, in NYC “revered TTGray
TCY 1463j-Pull” "CIRCUMNAVIGATORS CLUB", assigned PULLMAN Pool service, in PG
TCY 1463K – NKP "CARLETON CLUB", assigned Nickel Plate Limited”, in PG
TCY1464a – CGW "ROCHESTER CLUB", assigned “Minnesotan” , in Red w/Gold Stripe
TCY 1464b – SRR "ASHLAND COUNTRY CLUB", assigned Train #41 and #42 , in SRR Green
TCY 1464c – SRR "PEPPER PIKE COUNTRY CLUB", assigned PULLMAN Pool service, in PG
TCY 1465b – ERIE "WINDSOR BEACH", assigned “The ERIE LIMITED”, in PG
TCY 1465c – NYC “"INTERLACHEN CLUB" / "WINDSOR PARK”, assigned “Iroquois In PG
TCY 1465d – NYC "WINDSOR FOREST", assigned “Niagara” in NYC “revered TTGray
If you are willing to place an order for one of these cars, we can see of they can remain in the project..  The cutoff for final notice on these will be November 25th, 2022
Also, per TCY, expected pricing will be an msrp of $1495.00 due to the extremely small units produced, so expect reserve prices over $1,200

We (meaining me!) have decided that life has changed enough that it is time to reach out a bit more.   BPL will now have a page on Facebook (@BPLBrassworks)  I may post often, or occasionally, or not for a while - as I can find the time.  I do hope to use it to provide pictures and links of our models, for our customers to review and enjoy, that they might not otherwise come across. You comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome.

One of the cars in the second business car project from North Bank Lines is an early GN A22.  Per NBL:

"in 1925 the car received steel sheathing and it continued in service as a business car until 1950, two years after Mr. Hills death.  Then it was converted to MofW service as GN 03132.  It remained in MofW service until 1972 so in that capacity it overlaps the Burlington Northern era.  Aside from the steel sheathing there is very little difference with the car I’m currently planning so the alternate versions might be possibilities depending on the level of interest."

If you would be interested in either of these additional versions, please let us know.  If there are enough requests, these will be added to the production run.

Just a quick update on the business cars coming in soon North Bank Lines.  The delivery has been delayed several times due to late detail and paint corrections.   NBL was hoping to get a partial shipment in in February.  They will have the bulk of the cars in hand any day now - excepting the CB&Q Roundup and the UP Selma which are still being reworked.   Your patience is much appreciated.