Hi: Let me know your plans. I would like the opportunity to participate. ________________________________ From: [email protected] [[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] [[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 3:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: {S-Scale List} Bombardier (PS-designed) coaches [1 Attachment]
[Attachment(s)<https://mail.szcomplaw.com/owa/?ae=Item&t=IPM.Note&id=RgAAAABwyCje7qfVS7kgHkmPIONZBwD%2bjFpn%2byDvSqivh9ex9zbmAAAPxsOqAAD%2bjFpn%2byDvSqivh9ex9zbmAOWK4hg%2fAAAJ&a=Reply&cb=0#TopText> from [email protected] included below] As previously noted, I've spoken to a manufacturer who produces specialized modern passenger-oriented items in other scales. He's willing to do small runs in S scale. The big question is gauging demand, since his pricing will somewhat depend on the quantities produced. If we are talking about a very limited volume, I'd just coordinate a joint order with those interested. If the numbers are definitely greater, then I'd explore whether he'd want to retail items directly. While he generally produces to order, I definitely don't want to see his initial S scale venture stiffed by unrealistic expectations. While he's willing to entertain some original projects, we discussed beginning with Bombardier coaches. Since CAD files already exist, the specific prototype would be the NJ Transit Comet II car. Essentially the same car is used by Amtrak (Horizon Fleet), MBTA (Boston), NJ Transit, Metro North (NY,NJ,CT), Connecticut Commuter Rail, SEPTA (Philadelphia), and AMT (Montreal). Modified Comet I cars have recently migrated west to several commuter operations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon_%28railcar%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comet_%28railcar%29#Comet_II http://www.trainweb.org/amtrakpix/locoshots/horizon/HORIZON.html The AM F40PH would be appropriate motive power for many of the above. The Lionel U Boat would also be adaptable to NJT. The model would be a basic resin body & floor, with parts for the inside bearing trucks. You'd probably supply the wheelsets (the prototype uses 33" wheels). I think we would likely be in the neighborhood of $60 to $80 per car. You could probably modify some existing passenger parts for something more closely resembling Amtrak trucks, though I suppose those could be made for a price. Contact me at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> if you're seriously interested. If I can get a ballpark idea of production numbers, I can start to pin down price & details. Stan Stokrocki
