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When you have been a railroad hobbiest for some time, you accumulate quite a bit of material. Stacks of kits, modeling supplies and tools are supplemented with sets of research materials such as books and magazines. Eventually it is time to clean up the shop, reorganize, and move along those...
A collection of older pieces was recently added to the inventory. This group of models was obtained from a widow (with the help of her son). It turns out that the husband had passed away over 20 years ago. This man built his collection to contain representative pieces. His focus was one...
A collection recently was purchased, mostly PFM engines and a few from Tenshodo. One of the pieces is a fine rendition of the Great Northern N-3 2-8-8-0, unpainted, from Tenshodo. However, the model is missing the pilot assembly from the front of the engine. If anyone can provide a replacement,...
We are happy to work with the major importers to provide new models for for you. Reservations (pre-orders) are available to help you get the best price, but we also try to stock things that you might want later, but did not hear about. However, are also looking to help you when you find the...
Why do we buy brass models? Why do we collect them? What is the attraction?
Each person will have the nuance of their perspective, their choice to own a finely produced model. My attraction to brass is the art of the process. Production of unique, limited items requires attention to an ethos of...