The pickup notice has been received from The Coach Yard for the B&O National Limited. Representing the 1940s rebuild era, this project includes east and west bound versions of the train, a 3 car add-on set, and a variety of individual cars.
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9/15/2020
The Coach Yard Has shipped Santa Fe passenger models for 2 projects:
- LW Business / Directors cars - A variety of cars from the 50s-60s era and more recent versions from the 90s
- Employee Recognition Special - The 1992 excursion showcasing new Super Fleet diesels and the restored 4-8-4 #3751
We have received an additional shipment and have a number of otherwise sold out models available. This includes the exquisite, and never before produced, Mountaineer business car. Check the listings for more information and pictures. (10/12/2020)
7/16/2020
North Bank Line has finished the production of the steel cabooses for BN, NP and SP&S. These should be arriving soon. As with most of the recent projects, some versions are sold out. We have been able to capture a few for late comers, but these will disappear quickly.
(7/16/2020) We have received the last of the available pieces from this project. If there is are any you would like, drop us a line.
6/9/2020
What's New
The Coach Yard has just announced a new SP Rotary Snow Plow project. These plows were a fixture on the SP high altitude lines, such as the Cascade Mountains and on Donner Pass. Two different eras will be covered with both steam and diesel powered models.
12/1/2020
The Coach Yard has just sent out a new project flyer announcing plans for the production of PRR Clocker trains along with a number of individual cars.
We will be working over the next few days to update our listings.
10/21/2020
North Bank Line has sent out a new announcement for a production run of business cars. The initial listing has 15 different cars for BN, CB&Q, GN, MP, NP, UP and WP. Follow the link to see the selection of cars. We will be adding additional information as we receive it from NBL.
NOTE: To consolidate these notes, we have received a finalized list of cars in this project. There are 24 total variations so read carefully and make sure the car you want matches your desired era. (10/23/2020)
8/7/2020
Consignments
A very good friend and brass collector passed away a few months ago. We have sold a number of his models over the past few years. To help move things along, and with his wife's permission, we have been provided a good amount of...
We have received an additional group of HO models from our client who provided the previous HO collection of models. This new set is mostly SP passenger cars: chair, baggage, RPO, horse... There are also 2 pieces of...
BPL has just entered a nice HO Collection of models. This group covers a variety of areas but are all of recent production with the highest level of detail. All appear to be new in the box. Set includes diesels, cabooses and business cars.
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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.
