News

SP Cab Forwards in O scale from KMI

12/20/2016

Key Model Imports has sent pickup notices for SP Cab Forwards in O scale. These engines will clearly be the most detailed models ever produced of this elegant prototype. You can see the refinement for yourself:

With only 40 models being produced, we do not expect them to last beyond delivery. Please contact us immediately if you would like to obtain one of these unique pieces.

Update 12/28/16: As of this date, we are informed that there are 3 engines still available from a total production of 75 pieces. Engines are AC-11 #4252, AC-11 #4274 and AC-12 #4294.

TCY - UP 1939-1941 CoP Train

11/28/2016

We received the following from The Coach Yard:

TCY 1395 – 1941 'City of Portland' - a 15 car set, no power units
In 1941, The Union Pacific had reassigned the M-10004 train sets to become the City of Portland (COP). The 11 car articulated set was repainted and re-lettered for it’s new assignment. Three cars were added to the consist from the M-10002 COP and EMD E3’s were assigned as road power.
The Coach Yard is commissioned to make a 15 car set for the “City of Portland”. We will build only to orders received by December 31, 2016. Please let your customers know. The MSRP is projected to be $10,500.00.

Update 12/7/2016: Our understanding is that there will be 6 sets total prduced for this train. At this time, there is only one set still available to reserve.

Milw Road Boxcabs, PSC - Update

11/16/2016

We have the official pickup notice in hand from Precision Scale for boxcab electrics from Milw Road. This project is quite extensive with multiple versions in 2, 3 and 4 units sets, as well as a variety of single units for you to assemble your specific consist. The listings show which models are still available and we have the only remaining streamlined units for your purchase.

Coach Yard Update Oct 2016

10/29/2016

The Coach Yard has sent out a post BrassExpo update with several pieces of news for you:

The Baldwin 2-8-8-2 steam engines for N&W, OR&N, SP, UP, are in production. Expect those to be delivered in January of 2017
Two train projects are now in the pipeline for mid year 2017 delivery. These are:
- 1946 Los Angeles Limited - a mixed LW / HW train for UP with some Pullman cars and one PRR sleeper
- 1946 City of St Louis - also a mixed LW / HW train set with additional Pullman cars and pieces for N&W and Wabash
Plans are to follow up on the previous trains with the CB&Q / FW&D Texas Zephyr
The UP M-10002 CoLA/CoP, M-10004 CoLA and M-10004 CoSF trains are also in the production cycle. These will be limited to 15 sets each, only a couple are still available to reserve.
The PRR Coach Trains have also received strong response and are moving through development, let us know if there is something your could use:
- 'Pacemaker' (NYC) - 1939-1940 Two Tone Gray
- 'Pacemaker' (NYC) - 1941-1944 Green
- 'Trail Blazer' (PRR) - 1938-1941 Fleet of Modernism
- 'Jeffersonian' (PRR) - 1941 Fleet of Modernism
- 'The General' (PRR) - 1938-1941 Fleet of Modernism
- 'Spirit of St Louis' (PRR) - 1938-1941 Fleet of Modernism

Division Point Update Oct 2016

10/29/2016

Division Point has made a preliminary announcement that they will be producing Pacfiic class steam engines for CB&Q and FW&D. The FW&D engines #556-557 will be appropriate power for the Texas Zephyr project from Coach Yard. For CB&Q we will see 'S' class engines. Also on the move for Division Point will be the next batch of Alco RS engines. There are a variety of engines in the batch, so please check the listing for details.

Krauss-Maffei engines from UTI

10/05/2016

Union Terminal has reset their (SP) Krauss-Maffei project. Please check the new listings for the version which interests you.

Project annoucements from The Coach Yard 2016-04

05/09/2016

The Coach Yard has put out new project listings for three sets of trains from NYC and PRR. They are hoping to get these going quickly. If you have an interest, please let us know.

'Pacemaker' (NYC) - 1939-1940 Two Tone Gray
'Pacemaker' (NYC) - 1941-1944 Green
'Trail Blazer' (PRR) - 1938-1941 Fleet of Modernism
'Jeffersonian' (PRR) - 1941 Fleet of Modernism
'The General' (PRR) - 1938-1941 Fleet of Modernism
'Spirit of St Louis' (PRR) - 1938-1941 Fleet of Modernism

Individual cars will also be available in the projects. We will have more detailed listings up in the next week or so, but feel free to contact us with any questions or requests.

PSC Newsletter 2016-Feb

02/17/2016

The first newsletter for 2016 is here from Precision Scale. They have trimmed back their long term project listings. The following are expected for delivery in the first half of this year:

WSLC Shays in On3 - March
Milw Road Boxcabs in HO - April
D&RGW Combines in On3 - April
GN W-1 Electrics in HO - May
C&O H-7 2-8-8-2s in O - May

PSC has also added the following new project announcements:

C&O L-2a 4-6-4 w/ Poppet valves in HO
Milw Road F7 4-6-4s, Streamlined in HO

Milw Road Boxcabs Update 2016-Jan

01/25/2016

Precision Scale has provided several photos of pilot models for the Milwaukee Road - Boxcab Project. There are quite a few variations available, including single units for you to assemble a unique consist of your choosing. We are looking for delivery in the second quarter of this year, so get your final requests in soon!

North Bank Line 2016-Jan Update

01/03/2016

North Bank Line is working on the GN and Spokane, Portland and Seattle O-1 Mikados with delivery now expected early in 2016. The bigger news is the cancellation of the projects listed below. NBL is working on new prototypes for potential production. The CB&Q / GN / NP 2-6-6-2 engines are still in process with delivery pushed out to 2017. Canceled listings: