The 1935 CB&Q Trains and Pullman cars from Coach Yard have arrived. We still have a few of the Pullman cars in hand with many lettered for Burlington service.
Latest Additions
10/11/2021
After a minor shipping delay, the SP Cab Forwards from Division Point have arrived. We are shipping the early reservations and the late purchases and should have all on their way by the end of the week. We have several pieces still available, check the listings and get yours before they all are sold!
9/8/2021
The sets are now in hand! Reserved sets will go out beginning of next week. There are still a couple of the M10002 sets available, check the listings. 6/4/2021
The Coach Yard is a few weeks away from shipping the UP M-10000 Train sets. In their short lives, these unique streamlined trains had a powerful impact on the traveling public, bring a unique Artr-Deco style to the rails. All sets come complete with appropriate motive power. We also have a special, limited edition, late version of the City of Portland which incorporates cars from both the M-10002 and the M-10004 / Only one still available!
2/26/2021
What's New
Division Point is making good progress on the GN / BN Cabooses. The project is moving along with pilot models being recently finished. We have extra pieces on order, so let us know what you would like before they are spoken for. (image shows X-310, the X7 and the X-181)
11/17/2021
North Bank Lines is hard at work on their first run of business cars. Hopefully we will see these by the end of the year.
With the solid reception from the first group, NBL has issued a listing for a second batch of business cars. These will be a new set of cars with selected prototypes for D&RGW, EP&SW, GN, SP and WP. Please check the listings for planned versions and let us know if there are any you would like to reserve.
10/15/2021 NBL has added two cars to this project, including the GN A-22 with a Packard automobile. Please check the listings and get your reservation in soon.
9/2/2021
Coach Yard Has sent us two new project annountments. If anything interests you, please let us know:
- SP Official cars as rebuilt - These are cars updated by the SP General Shops between 1952 and 1986
- SP 'Del Monte' train - A unique train serving the Monterey peninsula. Individual cars will also be produced.
8/10/2021
Consignments
Collection - 211106: A small group of HO models: several steam engines, two diesel sets and some classic pullman sleepers. Roads include: B&O, KCS, PRR, RF&P, SL&SF (Frisco), SRR.
Here is another small collection for your inspection. Mostly HO models with a fun O scale steamer. A bit more eclectic grouping for you.
This month has brought another fine collection of HO models. Included in this gathering are several late model engines, a group of fine passenger cars and a surprise piece of maintenance of way equipment.
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In the streamliner era, NewYork Central created and engine they names "Commodore Vanderbilt" Below is footage from 1934 showing this unique J1a 4-6-4 Hudson in action.
Here is another view of steam locomotive construction. From the youtube website listing: Power to Order - Engineering and manufacturing steam locomotives at the Doncaster works in Britain in 1940s. With LMS 8F 2-8-0 Freight Locomotive seen and used in WW2. Foundry forging in action.
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Inside of New York City's Grand Central Terminal is a secret basement. While virtually unknown, it serves an important and vital function.
