Another "Smokey Valley" fan, eh :o) Ed Kozlowsky Sanford, Maine
>________________________________ > From: Pieter Roos <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Monday, January 9, 2012 10:08 AM >Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Trainstuff models > > > > > >Hi Michael; > >Yes, Don Thompson of SHS started the original "Trainstuff" to produce modern >cars. The models were produced from masters by Stan Stokrocki. The models are >made from translucent yellow epoxy resin, wood and white metal detail >castings, rather than the newer resins we see from F&C or Smoky valley. Both >gentlemen are on this list (Don commented earlier this morning on the >NMRA/NASG standard gauge thread). > >Later, Wayne Pier acquired the company and added steam era cars from the ARA >standard designs. > >They are certainly worthwhile kits, especially if the prototype is not among >the current offerings in S. They are older technology, and require a bit more >work. > >Pieter E. Roos > >--- On Mon, 1/9/12, Michael Ostertag <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Has anyone assembled on of the >> Trainstuff boxcar kits. From what I >> understand, this is the same guy that started SHS. >> How close to scale >> are they. >> >> Thanks >> Michael Ostertag > > > > >
