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.
While they have scaled back their work, North Bank Line is looking to produce a run of SP AM-2 Class 4-6-6-2 steam engines. This is a re-announcement of work they have been talking about a few years ago. Production will be very limited with quantities in the range of 20 pieces per version. The current listing has 3 specific prototypes which will be produced.
If there is interest shown, there are research materials available for several other engines. We would need to see demand for a certain minumum on those. If you have a group which would like to learn more, please let us know.
Division Point has provided an update to the listings for the EMD NW-5 project. There are two new additions and several deletions. Please check the latest and let us know which version(s) you would like.
They have also added a BN and GN caboose project to complement the diesels. This will include the unique 'Hutch' branch version and a model with three cabooses.
Having received the EMD E Unit diesels from Union Terminal Imports we are now awaiting the IC Trains (City of Miami City of New Orleans) which should start arriving within weeks.
Expected up next are the Alco DH 643 diesels. One change in this project is that the 3 unit set will not have the NYC test car due to a lack of appropriate data to build it correctly.
Progress is also being made on the SP narrow guage project (engines and rolling stock), UTI having to recover from the lose of the pilot models by the shipping service. No delivery timeframe has been determined.
UTI has is also now working on a re-run of the DODX flat cars produced a few years ago. These will be produced with different road numbers. There will also be extra trucks available for those interested. We will update model specifics in a few days. These are currently expected by the end of 2020.
Division Point's latest newsletter has some interesting teasers for you about upcoming projects. Work is currently being done on Alco RS / RSD / RSDMs, SP Cab Forwards, UP #80 Coal Turbines and Alco PA / PB Diesels. Progress is also being made on the NW-5 diesels with some new additions to the listings, including some GN cabooses (listings to be updated soon).
DP has also proposed a couple of new project ideas, including the following:
These are proposals right now, but give us your feedback and let us know if you are interested.
North Bank Line has sent out a newsletter - the big announcement being the cancelation of all unscheduled projects. Due to low reservation numbers, all of the engine projects have been closed out. Still in production and to be delivered are the BN, NP, SP&S cabooses. Many are now in standby, but we do still have a few versions available.
Sale / Specials coming up?
My schedule at the end of the year, especially in December will be busy. So, in an effort to encourage you brass afficiandos to get your holiday shopping done early, we will be providing some encouragement in the next few weeks. November could be your lucky month.
For now, let us start with an unusual opportunity. From other interests, I have available an extra GoPro 4 camera. It is in excellent shape and has 2 extra batteries and the charger. This fine camera will be included free with the next purchase of $1,000 (or over) of any in stock item(s). All purchase terms apply, including layaway.
11/3/2019 - We have a winner for the GoPro camera, so thank you for the kind customer and all of you that may be considering a fine model for yourself of for someone as a gift.
A quick update from The Coach Yard:
We just got back from the Hobby-Expo Show in Denver and have received our pilot models for the Santa Fe LW Business cars.
In SLC, we had the pilot for the Business car "SANTA FE" (prototype built by Budd.) We wanted to enclose the car end for “in-train” service. SamModel Tech was tasked to find a way to do this and came up with the solution as follows:
Standard
In Train
We are now looking for these cars to be available in the first quarter of 2020.
Division Point has a new project announcement and and 2 updates:
The Coach Yard: will have 3 projects arriving in the second half of 2019:
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