S scale content: While I am actively moving forward with new S scale projects, while working on current ones (roller bearing truck production and SAL B7 design improvements), I'll be slowed down in these endeavors over the next weeks due to some REALLY COOL NEWS!
No S scale content >> Sometime around October 7th, the Craggy Mountain Line RR (on which I'm Trainmaster) will receive our first diesel. It's a PURE Alco S-3 from the Alexander RR. Never been re-engined and is in great shape considering its 62 years old and despite 25 years of hard service on the PRR, PC and Conrail. Not too old if you're a human but this is ancient in "diesel years". During the following winter months, the engine will be stored serviceable in our yard while we tend to getting ready to open for business Spring 2013 with "the star of the line" pulling a caboose train over 3.5 miles of former Southern Railway branch. Wrapping up with S scale content >> Much of CML's freight car collection has been used as reference material for some of my kit projects. The upcoming PS-1 boxcars will benefit from our having a 40 and 50 foot version, including 2 door styles. Next year promises to be very fruitful for S scale modelers. Jim King President, Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc. Ph. (828) 777-5619 www.smokymountainmodelworks.com Trainmaster, Craggy Mountain Line RR www.craggymountainline.com
