FRom: Alan Lambert Lone Star Flyer Club Arlington, Texas Ron, I like your last sentence stating that we are a minority scale. we heed more maufacturers so we can have more and get out of that class and be happy. I just got my MKT heavy wieght passenger set from American Models. I ordered mine before Ron had them listed. They are still in the boxes but I took a look and they are fantastic. I willsee if I need to add wieght to the on my S-Helper Track soon. Thanks, Alan
________________________________ From: dphobbies <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 11:01 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} Oh Happy Days No, not the TV show with Opie, but the future of S Scale. I just got the Lionel Dealer Pack for 2012 and in it of course was the new AF S Gauge 2012 catalog - all 24 pages. All the new stuff is pictured in there including the new ACF covered hopper. Yes, it is the early ACF CF3515 Centerflow, not the later one. Whew. All the new ones are pictured. Lionel is not bashful with the price - $79.95, but that is the way of the world. Of even greater significance is the SD70ACe. Besides the individual railroad names, they are doing UP heritage paint schemes in both powered and one unpowered versions. Additionaly all of the new diesel announcements can be had with scale wheels installed. Lionel has done a terrific job in the catalog on page 3 with a great intro to S-Gauge railroading. They are very clear about defining traditional S-Gauge and Scale S. Someone there has taken great care and most in 1/64th railroading should benefit. Folks keep mentioning MTH. We really don't carry much of the O scale stuff here, but we are very active with the HO stuff - very active. I am sure that whatever S they start with will be of the absolute highest order and will certainly be welcome. In my book, the man behind their potential S offering is a saint. The same goes for the guys at Lionel. My words are not meant to slight any of the other manufacturers as I do really appreciate them. I have never, ever had any sour dealing with Ron Bashista or Don Thompson and they certainly fit in the saint catagory as well. I guess what I am really saying is all this activity bodes well for our little minority scale. Ron Sebastian Des Plaines Hobbies/S Scale America
