Hi Jace --

As far as I know, Crown only produced a 40' reefer with wood sides, 
dreadnaught ends and steel roof (square panels).   Most details cast on, but 
separate ladders and roof walk, minimal underbody detail.   I did some work 
on my Swift version, and decided that they were too much trouble to get more 
when there are better versions for the same price.   I would guess that a 
lot of folks felt that way, because they were discontinued at the turn of 
the century.

Have fun!
Bill Winans
Prescott Valley, AZ
----- Original Message ----- 
From: JGG KahnSr
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:03 PM
Subject: {S-Scale List} Crown




I've come across the occasional reference to S scale Crown freight cars, and 
they appear to be based on the same models in O scale
(later bought out by Weaver); this is the first knowledge I've had that 
Crown ever was in S scale.
I know Mike MacCormack produced three cars in O scale in the late 1980's 
(outside braced/single-sheathed boxcar, AAR lower roof
steel boxcar, and woodside refrigerator car) and continued to do custom 
lettering for Weaver even after they bought his dies. Who
has more information on the S scale venture?

Jace Kahn

General Manager
Ceres & Canisteo RR Co./Champlain County Traction Co.



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