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jayrod
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 5: 34 pm Post subject: USRA N Scale Hoppers |
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[Edited] We've been working with Bluford Shops this week on P&WV USRA hoppers in N scale modeled after the 1000 car order to Cambria Steel Car in 1923. Not sure which car numbers will be done yet. These cars had the Pittsburgh & West Virginia spelled out. Just about all the artwork is done. They should be released this spring, two car numbers. On a side note, a fair portion of these cars lasted into the rebuilding with channel side posts. We'll keep you posted....
_________________ Eric Schlentner
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Rich_S
Joined: 23 Aug 2011 Posts: 253 Location: Baden, PA
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 5: 53 pm Post subject: |
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Very good news for us N scalers :-) I have several of their hopper cars and a couple of their transfer cabooses and have not been disappointed with any of their products. Since I'm on their mailing list, hopefully I'll get an email update when these cars can be pre-ordered. Thanks Eric and the Hi-Line crew for all the hard work you guys have been doing, to help bring accurate P&WV models to market. _________________ Regards,
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PWVJer
Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 946
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 6: 23 pm Post subject: S-WE-E-E-T P&WV Artwork |
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Yes sir,
O'le Jayrod's graphic work is darn near historical perfect!!!
The modelers should really enjoy the look of these N-scale hoppers.
...hope the screen Co. printing the run does these little 50-ton hoppers graphic justice.
JZ. |
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jayrod
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 12: 55 pm Post subject: |
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Edited my original post with an image.... _________________ Eric Schlentner
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jayrod
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 4: 11 pm Post subject: |
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Good news: I reviewed the final layout of the artwork this morning and I have to say, these cars should be among the most accurate P&WV cars produced so far. Being N scale, you'll need a magnifying glass to read everything on the car. Hats off to Bluford Shops for taking the time to work with us to get it right. _________________ Eric Schlentner
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PWVJer
Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 946
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Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 7: 06 am Post subject: ...proto-type Graphics |
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Yep E-man,
now, if we can find the correct RED for the twin -hoppers, and the few
bright-Red boxcars... maybe, just maybe,
(Manufactures N, HO, and O.) who incorporate your correct lettering graphics,
could produce really nice ready-to-roll model(s).
BTW,
we might get lucky, and find some clues in the Struther's Oh.
Archive haul. Also, if all goes well, plan to attend the
Castle Shannon 2018 event. Maybe bring the assorted 1:87 kit-bashed P&WV MOW model(s) as well.
...still in the hunt JZ. |
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jayrod
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 7: 46 am Post subject: |
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Pre-orders are now open and will close on March 1. Delivery is expected in autumn of 2018. MSRP is $24.95 per car. _________________ Eric Schlentner
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PWVJer
Joined: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 946
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2018 12: 55 pm Post subject: ....N-scale Hopper |
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well,
old eyes can hardly see fine detail in 1:87.
However, maybe I'll start looking thru my blue 95'
" Geo-Metro ", for loose change!
Retired & Happy, still roll'n them pennies & nickels to feed the little
choo-choo habit...
JZ. |
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jayrod
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 9: 18 pm Post subject: |
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If I remember correctly, when you open the door to drag your left foot going down hills, the friction probably jiggles your leg enough to shake the change out of your pants pocket. So, under the front seat would be a good place to look.
Or did you get the dynamic brakes fixed on that thing? _________________ Eric Schlentner
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jayrod
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 8: 46 pm Post subject: |
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With the reshuffle of Chinese factories going on, the cars are on hold until things get resettled and production resumes at another plant. Watch Bluford Shops website for updates.
Darn it. _________________ Eric Schlentner
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jayrod
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 9: 13 am Post subject: |
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Update.... The Bluford Shops hoppers are now in production and should be available in January.
Good news fo N-scalers. _________________ Eric Schlentner
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jayrod
Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 494 Location: Akron, OH
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10: 02 am Post subject: |
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Looks like delivery pushed back to April.... _________________ Eric Schlentner
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