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Updates 20210720

07/20/2021

Several quick updates for you:

1) The SP Cab Forwards from Division Point are almost done. We expect to have them in August, hopefully earlier than later...

2) North Bank Line has the business cars well underway and have a couple of pre-production samples in hand. At the moment we expect delivery will probably be November.

3) North Bank Line is also looking at a second run of business cars. If you have any suggestions, please let us know. Currently under consideration are the following:

SP 'Oregon'
SP 'Portland'
GN A22 (Louis Hill's private car)
Wade Pelzer's 'Virginia City'
'Ferdinand Magellan' Presidential car

2-6-6-2T Steam Egines DIV 2021 June

06/18/2021

Division Point has plans for a new production of 2-6-6-2T Steam Engines. There are several variations, including options with auxilary tenders. To see more about these, refer to Timber Titans: Baldwin's Articulated Logging Locomotives by Martin E Hansen, Steve Hauff and Dale Sanders - published by White River Productions

NBL Business car update 2021 Jan

01/29/2021

North Bank Line has provided an update on the Business Car project. The builder will be starting the production process soon. As such, final order numbers will be set at the beginning of February. If you are interested in reserving one of these unique cars, lets us know in the next two days. After that time, all requests will be standbys.

TCY New Projects 2020 Dec

12/27/2020

Below are some additional new project listings from The Coach Yard:

SAL Silver Meteor 1956-1966 era;
SCL Silver Meteor 1967-1971 era;
Pullman Restaurant cars - roads include: ACL, B&M, B&O, CN, CGW, Erie, GN, L&N, NH, NYC, Nickel Plate, NP, PRR, PM, Pullman Pool, Soo, SRR, SP&S, T&P, UP

Let us know what you would like to reserve.

SP Rotary Snow Plows - TCY 2020 Dec

12/01/2020

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.

PRR Clocker train into - TCY 2020 Oct

10/21/2020

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.

NBL Business Car Announcement 2020-Aug

08/07/2020

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)

Div Point NW-5 Update 2020 Aug

08/03/2020

Production is moving forward on the EMD NW-5 diesels that will be delivered by Division Point. If you were looking for something different like the Mass Central or Southern RR units, those will not be produced. However, several additional GN variations have been added.

At this point, some of the specific models are in stand by. We have reserved extra units of other versions and can still provide confirmed delivery. Please check the listings and let us know which of these fine engines you would like - delivery is currently planned for end of the year.

DIV SP Mk-5/6 Announcment 2020-07

07/18/2020

Division Point is going back to the future to produce new versions of an old favorite. Over a 16 years ago (18?) they produced a run of SP Mk 2-8-2 steam engines in the 4,5 and 6 class series. They are now looking to do a new run of addtional SP Mk-5/6 engines. With one exception, these will be different road numbers that the previous models. There will also be two versions with whaleback tenders.

These models will also be completely outfitted from the factory. Not just DCC and sound but illuminated markers, number boards, cab light, firebox flicker and head and BU Lights, There are very limited numbers of these that will be available and we are promised a wood engraved box for your model. Follow the link to see the listings, along with images of each specific engine.

TCY UP M-10000 series update 2020-07

07/16/2020

The Coach Yard has been pushing the development of the UP M-10000 series trains. After another full rework with the builder, they have a new pilot model in hand. The results are very pleasing and they have been doing some "field testing".

Please check the listings and let us know of there is a set you would like. Some are in standby, but we may still be able to grab one for you. Delivery has been stated as end of 2020, but will more likely be in the early part of 2021.