I might add, for those looking for a perfect setting for a 44-tonner, try to find an article published by the S Gaugian in May, 1976, under the title "Brickyard Branchline".
The star of the show on this little rural short line, called the Lowell & Southern, was a single 44-tonner. It, and the L&S, could be the answer for those contemplating a serious downsizing of their lifestyle Bob Nicholson _____________________________________________ --- In [email protected], "SMMW" <jimki...@...> wrote: > > This week, I finally reached the minimum order quantity required to move > forward with the 44-tonner design. Both of the most popular versions, Phase > Ia (no front grill) and IVb (with front grill) will be produced using the > same 3D CAD, rapid prototyping and urethane casting process as all previous > kits. Athearn's tried and true Ready To Roll mechanism will used for the > gearboxes and, possibly, the motor if I can fit it in. Design will start > late this month with a target release date of March 2011. > > > > Since this is now a "go" project, anyone else wanting to place an order by > email should do so ASAP. Payment-in-full is required by 1/7/2011 or your > order will be cancelled. The cutoff date is required so I can order just > enough photo etched parts and misc. items but not extras. > > > > Pricing: $335 postpaid for either version with Code 110 wheelsets, DC only > or $355 postpaid with AF-compatible wheelsets, DC only. Prices applicable > in the Lower 48 only. If using PayPal, add 4% to the order amount and send > to my email address thru PP, otherwise, checks or MO can be mailed to the > address below. > > > > This is the ONLY notice I will post so don't miss out. Contact me off list > if you have questions. > > > > Jim King > > Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc. > > 35 Springwood Drive > > Asheville, NC 28805 > > Ph. (828) 777-5619 > > <www.smokymountainmodelworks.com> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ 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: [email protected] [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/
