Darrell....You are, I think, correct that these wood shapes have not been available for quite a long time. Not sure how long, but quite a while -- maybe 15-20 years approx. Given the response I received from the "for sale" announcement, I would say there is certainly a demand for a small quantity of this stuff. The bids were all in the range of $20-$40 for the lot of four pieces I have. I think that this is not something to be made in large quantities, but maybe in small quantities and sold for a fairly high price it would be worth the time for someone to do this. I would not limit the effort to just the shapes I had for sale (clerestory roof, floor, express reefer roof), but would include all the various shapes originally offered by Northeastern plus whatever else someone asks for. Dave Engle always wants something a bit different because he models Rock Island -- or maybe it is because Dave himself is a bit different? (joke!) Either way, he would like to be satisfied, I am sure. The Harriman style roof is worth considering. Same as the AF "New Haven Coach" roof. And gosh knows what else. Not to mention freight car basic bodies with roof, floor, and end blocks of different lengths. And then there are the narrow gauge cars that might have needs as well. Personally, I do not know squat about narrow gauge, but it might be worthwhile to consider it. And maybe even something to match various AF roof contours. How's that for an idea? Might be worthwhile to do a bit of market research and ask the fellows what they would be interested in and how much it is worth to them. Just some thoughts without any scientific data except for one lousy batch of four sticks. Interesting idea, however. If you are looking for a volunteer to create a poll, I will raise my hand unless you'd rather do that yourself. Good luck...Ed L.
-- In [email protected], "Darrell Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ed, > > I'm replying on-list for this one, and I think you'll see why. > > I am guessing that these materials are no longer available from > Northeastern??? Otherwise there would be no great demand for them.... > > So is there enough demand to for someone to make a small production > run of reproduction parts? There is a woodworker among us (let him > remain nameless for the moment) who has the skill and possibly the > tools to make such parts. He would probably need samples of the > original parts to know what he is copying.... > > So how about it guys? How much demand is there for basic wood roof > and floor stock for passenger cars? > > Darrell Smith > > > --- In [email protected], "Edward Loizeaux" <Loizeaux@> wrote: > > > > Gents.... > > > > Here is an oldie, but goodie for the scratchy builders among us. Itch, > > itch... Northeastern wood stock in S scale standard gauge (wider than > > narrow gauge) as follows: > > > > Two pieces of rounded roof stock (express reefers & milk cars) each > 9-1/2" > > long. > > > > One pieces of floor stock 22" long. > > > > One piece of clerestory roof stock 22" long. > > > > All brand new and unadulterated. Excellent condition. Highest > offer takes > > the lot. Add $5 for postage. OFF LIST communication only. > > > > Thanks...Ed Loizeaux > > > ------------------------------------ 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/
