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.