Bob, I own several AM PA’s, all are in various New Haven paint schemes. I do have an original set of McGinnis PA’s that I haven’t altered yet. I love the PA’s but, I don’t remember them coming with Kadee 802’s. I haven’t had the McGinnis units out in a while and I’ll look at them when I get home tomorrow. I did mount Kadees on all of my engines Stephen J Kutash
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Anthony,? Although my memory has faded somewhat, I believe AM
only sold their PA's as sets unless Ron broke up a set!? And
whether they are PA1 or PA2--who knows?? I also thought that AM
installed 802 Kadee's on scale versions during assembly.? Now SHS
did break up the sets when they were in league with AM for a short
time.? I bought a AB pair but they had just plain individual
cardboard boxes.?
So my suggestion would be to buy either Ed's or my PA sets (I'm
sure both of us will share the wealth between us, should there be
any), chose the unit you want and sell the rest--after all this is
S Scale where our choices can be less than ideal.?
This goes back to what I was just talking about--we don't know
how many units of painted/lettered models have been made, then the
AC/DC/wheel/engine number thing adds more variations.? It's one
thing to buy a raw brass model, but a decorated model is a
different story.? My guess would be a few dozen sets at best were
made and those could have been mixed up in time!?
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx/BBB
Hi Ed,
Specifically looking for PA1 or PA2. A unit -scale- in NYC.
Regards,
Anthony Salvate
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Anthony,
What Loco's are you looking for?
Ed Sauers
On Fri, Nov 29, 2024
at 11:41?PM Anthony Salvate via
<n1tks= [email protected]>
wrote:
Does anyone in the
group have any firsthand knowledge or thoughts on if
American Models will ever replenish their sold out
locomotive supply?
Best regards,
Anthony Salvate
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Rich,? you are correct in that AM only
sold the New Havens in AA sets--I believe AM's literature states
the fact that the NH didn't have B's.? The NYC 's that I'm selling
was also boxed that way, with the B unit slot covered over with
foam.?
For these marginal runs, ordering
different sized boxes gets expensive.? The same applied to SHS as
they used their AB box with all the cutouts for sound and AF
couplers + the wheels.? So if you ordered a SHS, AA configuration
you probably got two AB set boxes.?
I bought my PA's (A&B) and they
arrived in the same plain boxes many companies send out anything
that fits.? Since the SHS folks knew what I needed I just received
a DC, scale wheels version.
Bob Werre
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On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 09:09 AM, Bob Werre wrote:
I believe AM only sold their PA's as sets unless Ron
broke up a set!?
I have an A-A set (AC Hirail) in a three unit box with the foam
insert for the B-unit in place.? I bought these (I have a
"guilty pleasure" for New Haven...) at an S-Fest last century
from an individual.? I think originally AM offered them as A-A
or A-B-A, although this is the only A-A set I've ever seen.?
Just as well, NH didn't have any PB-units.
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Rich G(ajnak)
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Re: such a deal--no inflation--no gouging, but these aren't made anymore either!
Charles,? I've tried to contact you
regarding those turnouts--I've got them ready to ship, but your
email as well as the IO is rejecting it.
Bob Werre
On 11/29/24 1:34 PM, Charles Williams
via groups.io wrote:
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Hi Bob, Shinohara turnouts - yes, looking for the #6 ones.?
Nobody likes them, but I love them!? Let me know.
Charles Williams
The Heralds are now in the
dumpster--the recycling one!
Next up is the Tru Scale wooden
roadbed and some Shinoraha turnouts--next week for those!
Bob Werre
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Re: S scale figures, previous posting...
That has only happened to the BBB once
recently.? So considering the typical business routines it's not
bad.? Keeping track of who is buying what, along with the special
qualifications, the bookkeeping can be taxing!? Sometimes the wife
and I will pack up 4-5-6 packages, wait for the money but
eventually it's rare to have a looser.? Also just recently, due to
my warehouse staff, things can happen on our end too.? Our new
employees, aka 3 baby cats are great at keyboard erasing games!?
Bob Werre
BBB/PhotoTraxx
On 11/30/24 6:43 PM, Bill Hadley via
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About 2 weeks ago, I posted one lot of 34 figures for sale,
and had a taker
who was going to mail a check. Hasn't arrived yet.
Don't have the emails to contact. So if it was sent, maybe
it's lost.
If not sent, maybe changed his mind.
Sorry I don't remember who, but could you contact me and
advise.
Or I can repost if need be.
Thanks.
Bill in Ft Worth
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Re: Bob Werre in Railroad Model Craftsman
Indeed, that is a terrific photo from Master Bob!? And it is the second of Bob's great photos that have graced an NASG ad in RMC.? Who could forget his terrific night photo of a Mikado on the turntable which ran in the March 2024 issue?? ?Bob is among the 10 or so guys who have contributed more than one photo to the promotional campaign in RMC and the only one to attempt night photography.? The RMC campaign started in May 2022 and the 33rd photo will appear in the February 2025 RMC.? ?The current plan is to present all 33 photos again starting in March 2025 and the ads will run through the fall of 2027!!? ?Plans are underway to make all 33 photos, probably the best collection of S photos ever assembled, available in one place.
Brooks Stover
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On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 09:09 AM, Bob Werre wrote:
I believe AM only sold their PA's as sets unless Ron broke up a set!?
I have an A-A set (AC Hirail) in a three unit box with the foam insert for the B-unit in place.? I bought these (I have a "guilty pleasure" for New Haven...) at an S-Fest last century from an individual.? I think originally AM offered them as A-A or A-B-A, although this is the only A-A set I've ever seen.? Just as well, NH didn't have any PB-units.
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Rich G(ajnak)
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Bob Werre in Railroad Model Craftsman
Bob has a spectacular photo on the inside front cover of the December RMC. It’s a black and white night scene, artfully composed and brilliantly lit, ala O. Winston Link. It’s well worth the price of the magazine! ? Bob is the Master! ? Roger Nulton
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Anthony,? Although my memory has faded somewhat, I believe AM
only sold their PA's as sets unless Ron broke up a set!? And
whether they are PA1 or PA2--who knows?? I also thought that AM
installed 802 Kadee's on scale versions during assembly.? Now SHS
did break up the sets when they were in league with AM for a short
time.? I bought a AB pair but they had just plain individual
cardboard boxes.?
So my suggestion would be to buy either Ed's or my PA sets (I'm
sure both of us will share the wealth between us, should there be
any), chose the unit you want and sell the rest--after all this is
S Scale where our choices can be less than ideal.?
This goes back to what I was just talking about--we don't know
how many units of painted/lettered models have been made, then the
AC/DC/wheel/engine number thing adds more variations.? It's one
thing to buy a raw brass model, but a decorated model is a
different story.? My guess would be a few dozen sets at best were
made and those could have been mixed up in time!?
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx/BBB
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Hi Ed,
Specifically looking for PA1 or PA2. A unit -scale- in NYC.
Regards,
Anthony Salvate
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Anthony,
What Loco's are you looking for?
Ed Sauers
On Fri, Nov 29, 2024
at 11:41?PM Anthony Salvate via
<n1tks= [email protected]>
wrote:
Does anyone in the
group have any firsthand knowledge or thoughts on if
American Models will ever replenish their sold out
locomotive supply?
Best regards,
Anthony Salvate
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Thank you Rich;
I had not looked at the availability of there regular stock, just
saw it was all listed. I was under the impression that they had
lots of stock remaining from comments on here. If they are truly
sold out then that should encourage them to make more. And that
should be a good thing. Perhaps not so much doom and gloom after
all.
Ian McKinley
On 11/30/2024 10:38 AM, Rich Gajnak via
groups.io wrote:
On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 08:10 AM, Ian McKinley wrote:
So I expect it is only the slowest moving items in
there inventory, not all there stock. Nothing there I wanted,
I would like to be mistaken on this.
It looks like it's all remaining stock on sale.? If you click on
the regular listings, everything else is listed as sold out.
?
Rich (Gajnak)
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On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 07:41 AM, John Hutnick wrote:
Is a USRA light 2-8-2 worthwhile, since the AF Flyer one is unacceptable to most in this group.
Of course, I'm in no position to tell AM how to invest in their product line, but I often thought putting a 2-8-2 drive under the Pacific boiler would make a reasonable representation of a USRA Heavy Mike.? Granted the Heavy wasn't as wide spread as the Light, but it would probably be the best "bang for the buck."
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Rich G(ajnak)
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On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 08:10 AM, Ian McKinley wrote:
So I expect it is only the slowest moving items in there inventory, not all there stock. Nothing there I wanted, I would like to be mistaken on this.
It looks like it's all remaining stock on sale.? If you click on the regular listings, everything else is listed as sold out.
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Rich (Gajnak)
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On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 07:08 AM, Anthony Salvate wrote:
looking for PA1 or PA2. A unit -scale- in NYC.
Anthony.... I have an American Models ALCO PA-PB-PA diesel lashup for sale.? Was undec, but now custom painted NYC lightning stripes, scale wheels, Kadee couplers, DCC decoders, crew, working diaphragms, test run only.? Will sell as a set, but not individually.? Why not write to me and ask for photos and details.? Thanks.......Ed Loizeaux
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Ed Loizeaux
Los Altos, CA
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Hi Pieter;
When I looked on the Thanksgiving sale page for S scale it only
showed a very few items offered. So I expect it is only the
slowest moving items in there inventory, not all there stock.
Nothing there I wanted, I would like to be mistaken on this. ? ??
Ian McKinley
On 11/30/2024 9:54 AM, Pieter Roos via
groups.io wrote:
In case anyone is not aware, Scale Trains has their remaining S
stock (caboose, boxcar, hopper) for 33% off.
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Anthony,? I have a matching pair of
PA's for sale for several months.? From what I can tell, they are
NIB, NYC paint, scale wheels too.? That's what you've asked for!?
Contact me:? Bob@...? for a photo or two if you're
really serious.?
As an aside,? I've often been curious
about how many sets that AM (or SHS, AF or ??) made for sale--gosh
I made those ad photos maybe 10-15 years ago, so that might be a
clue why they were still listed on line just a few weeks ago.?
Eventually things do sell out but if sales are that slow, the need
as been satisfied so not much demand for a 2nd run!? A couple
thousand S scalers are needed for more demand.
I do recall that Tom Marsh of Overland
made three runs of his SD40-2s.? If a 'run' was 100 units and he
produced several variations that I thought should be a decent run
and accomplishment to keep producing a popular product.? I'm sure
that Dan at RR in producing specific steam might not have produced
those numbers but hats off for that effort.? For me he just didn't
make enough UP items, then again I didn't have to buy any
Harriaman style models that could be dressed as UP!? Oh well!?
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx/BBB
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Hi Ed,
Specifically looking for PA1 or PA2. A unit -scale- in NYC.
Regards,
Anthony Salvate
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Anthony,
What Loco's are you looking for?
Ed Sauers
On Fri, Nov 29, 2024 at
11:41?PM Anthony Salvate via <n1tks= [email protected]>
wrote:
Does anyone in the
group have any firsthand knowledge or thoughts on if
American Models will ever replenish their sold out
locomotive supply?
Best regards,
Anthony Salvate
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In case anyone is not aware, Scale Trains has their remaining S stock (caboose, boxcar, hopper) for 33% off.
Pieter Roos
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Since we have brought the subject up, what is the status of the USRA 4-6-2, Empire State Express, Pennsy Torpedo?
Are there any new steam engines being planned?? Is a USRA light 2-8-2 worthwhile, since the AF Flyer one is unacceptable to most in this group.
How does a manufacturer such as American even decide what to make?? ?Maybe much of what is written here does not convert into sales.
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I have spoken with Joe recently.
I asked him about new products. His answer was we have some projects in line.
Asked him about locos. The answer was there is a mix in the works.
You decide
On Fri, Nov 29, 2024 at 11:41 PM, Anthony Salvate via groups.io <n1tks@...> wrote: Does anyone in the group have any firsthand knowledge or thoughts on if American Models will ever replenish their sold out locomotive supply?
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Anthony Salvate
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On Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 10:03 AM Bill Lane < bill@...> wrote: This time last week I was about to arrive at Mike Swederska’s house. The adventure began as soon as we turned in the driveway. Let’s just say Mikes lives every second of his life HIS way. His driveway is ? of a mile long going past his lakes. I have not gone fishing in almost 50 years but would like to go back and go fishing there with Mike. ? We spent the day with Mike. It was a great day. ? Since I was flying I tried to travel lighter and did into bring my tripod. I probably should have brought it. My photos a bit darker than I would like since I was using my flash. ? I will get the photos and videos to Peter V soon. No link this time if you did not get Stan’s photos you will not get these either. ? ? Thank You,
Bill Lane
Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in S Scale since 1987
See my finished models at:
Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! ? See my layout progress at:
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Hi Ed, Specifically looking for PA1 or PA2. A unit -scale- in NYC. Regards, Anthony Salvate
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On Nov 30, 2024, at 7:58?AM, EdSauers via groups.io <Dockside98@...> wrote:
? Anthony,
What Loco's are you looking for?
Ed Sauers On Fri, Nov 29, 2024 at 11:41?PM Anthony Salvate via <n1tks= [email protected]> wrote: Does anyone in the group have any firsthand knowledge or thoughts on if American Models will ever replenish their sold out locomotive supply?
Best regards,
Anthony Salvate
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This time last week I was about to arrive at Mike Swederska’s house. The adventure began as soon as we turned in the driveway. Let’s just say Mikes lives every second of his life HIS way. His driveway is ? of a mile long going past his lakes. I have not gone fishing in almost 50 years but would like to go back and go fishing there with Mike. ? We spent the day with Mike. It was a great day. ? Since I was flying I tried to travel lighter and did into bring my tripod. I probably should have brought it. My photos a bit darker than I would like since I was using my flash. ? I will get the photos and videos to Peter V soon. No link this time if you did not get Stan’s photos you will not get these either. ? ? Thank You,
Bill Lane
Modeling the Mighty Pennsy, PRSL & Reading in 1957 in S Scale since 1987
See my finished models at:
Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! ? See my layout progress at:
Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society
It's FREE to join!??
Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL
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Bob Werre
Roger Nulton
Bill Lane
