Cars at work video

Here's a couple of the kits at work in the Netherlands.   Jaap Teeuw did a great job in putting these together and the weathering is terrific.   Jaap's layout also has some great scenes.

the new Combine & Parlor cars

PARLOR CAR

The new Parlor Car and Combine Kits have been finished and are packed, ready to go when your order comes in.
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COMBINE

Drawings Updated

The drawings for new cuttings of the Passenger Coach plus the new Parlor Car and Combine are off to the laser cutter.   I hope these will bring some interesting ideas for everyone to model a passenger short line using the 20' cars.
The success we had at the Mid Hudson meet has given some new life into these cars.   Pictures will be posted when they come in.

COACH

Reefer & re-stock

I've been busy re-stocking kits that I was out of.   Now all stocked up and ready for the Mid Hudson meet in April.

I also was able to finish my version of the Reefer with a metal roof.   Also practiced a bit with weathering it using the airbrush.

Flatcar Added

I've been able to finish adding the new width flat car to the line.   This is 6'6" wide by 21'6" long, same as the other cars I offer.   The narrow 6' car has been discontinued.

I also packaged up more kits of the Outside Braced boxcar which has been very popular.   Time to cut some more parts for that kit.

I have found some various frames and parts that I also hope to offer on the website if I can figure a way to price them.

2013 News Update

It's been almost a year since I last posted here.   It seems that keeping the website up to date and then the Facebook page, I miss this blog.

Since last time, I have added the Hopper kit.   This is one of my best designs and came out great.   Even has a special ratchet pawl assembly the I had printed at Shapeways.

 

 This sold well and the first 24 went fast so I had to get another 24 cut and they are now selling.

I then had the Flat Car kit run low and needed to redesign that to match the rest of the cars.   The new one has a 6'6" wide deck and the same 21'6" length as the other cars.   This one has a wood frame as opposed to the center beam frame.   I hope to also offer the CB frame when I get that designed.

 

I also have other plans but some personal kit building is also on the books.   I spent time at the Amherst Railway West Springfield show in January and picked up a few items.   One was the Camelback kit from Backwoods Miniatures.   This will go on one of the Moguls and will be a pleasant addition to my fleet.

I have also started on a Heisler kitbash using the Rivarossi HO locomotive.   I also have a Climax that will be the donor for many parts.   The final Heisler will be a close copy of the Tuolumne #2 (I hope).

 

So when I get something finished I'll add that to this blog.   Meanwhile, check out the website On30IMA  or the Railroad Line forum for what's happening.