Well, be it SHS, AM, RR, PRS/GC, or SERGENT... if any manufacturer (new or old) makes ANYTHING in S scale, as far as I'm concerned, they have arguably become an official member of the ranks of "our own S manufacturers." So I say support them all. I do not believe, nor will I ever believe that any scale has "enough" manufacturers in it. That is just pure foolishness, and nothing better than a hinderance to the scale... ANY scale.
>From my first day in S scale, I have worked tirelessly to promote and increase interest in S scale, AND to light fires under the rear ends of those already in it. The presence of Smoky Mountain Model Works in S is due SOLELY to my efforts and presence at a Prototype Modeler's Meet one year near Savannah, at which Jim King just happened to see my S display. My methods and mannerisms could, I admit, use some polishing... and maybe in time, as I get older, I'll wind down as much as some of you other folks have (LOL! - J/K). But for now, I'm letting my passion and, as some preachers call it - "unction", go for it with one goal in mind... "git-r-done!" And everyone else can either hang on for the ride or let go and fall off. HOWEVER... just this week I've been pondering a move BACK into HO... at least for a while... an undetermined period of years... so that I can have all of those wonderful things that I want, which HO just happens to already have. This would be a good move for me since I'm still young enough (and able) enough to handle and work with smaller scale stuff which I know for a fact (no thanks to genetic hand-me-downs that run strong in my family) I won't be able to do as well, if at all in later years. About a month ago, Walthers announced the impending release of a TRANSFER TABLE in HO... something I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY (did I mention REALLY?) want on my layout... and something that I will probably NEVER see offered in S. So those of you who don't like me can rejoice in this possibility, and others can just hope for whatever you would like to see happen. I really can't say what I'm going to do, if anything... but whatever I do, I'll be as passionate about it as I am at everything I do. John Degnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trains" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 12:08 PM Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: SHS Coupler > Dear John....you make an excellent point WHERE IS ALL THE SUPPORT FOR OUR OWN S MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER? > > WHO CAN OFFER AN ACTUAL SCALE - VERIFIED BY TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND MICROMETER READINGS - S COUPLER? > > I think S Helper Service, "The Showcase Line", SHS coupler is just fine, maybe even great, looks right, works, although have not gotten a delayed uncoupling action. > > ....would there be a possibility to get same coupler in a draft gear box, that basicaly is close to a Kadee #5 box or #802 box? Which would we choose? > > ....would there be a possibility to get a longer shank? offset head? etc.? > > Thanks Don for wonderful products and your efforts! > > Peter Loeb ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
