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The Central Jersey S Scalers 29th Annual Fall Get-together is coming up October 1-3, 2010. Here is the invitation and a map to the church. Hope to see you there!
The Summer 2010 SHS Update is available to download here!
Great Northern Railway - Motor Freight Division In January 1950 the new Great Northern Freightliner image was adopted. The Stages lettering was replaced with Railway. Again the right side goats faced forward. This was to be the standard signage used by the trucking operation. The round Goat herald was omitted on the shorter doubles trailers. An interesting note, the logos on the right side of the Stages/Freightliner equipment had the goat facing forward, while on rail equipment the goat faced to the rear. Beginning in 1950 through 1969, 51 tractors both conventional and cab-over were purchased for both singles and doubles service. Purchased were ten Internationals, eight Freightliners and thirty-three Kenworths. A mixture of thirty, 40ft. Brown and Comet single trailers, twenty, 24ft. and thirty-two, 27ft. doubles trailers were added. Between 1959 and 1970 all trailers were equipped with Thermo-King Refrigeration units. Prior to 1959 the trailers had been equipped with ice bunks for cooling. During the winter months charcoal heaters were carried, keeping perishable items from freezing. Cooling or heating was mandatory due to the large amount of perishable goods handled.
Quantity is limited! The cost is $49.95 plus $11 S&H. These are available to ship next week (June 18).
The new shipment of freight cars has arrived. This includes composite and USRA two bay open top hoppers. For the USRA Hoppers we are offering B&O (large letter scheme), Reading (new numbers) and another run of Waddells. For the Composite Hoppers, there are new numbers for the AT&SF, C&O, CB&Q, PRR and LV
Three new Steel Rebuilt boxcars are on the way! Check them out here!
Steel coil loads on a Bulkhead flat car has been very popular! The load is exceptionally well done. Check it out here!
Wooden Reel loads on a bulkhead flat car! These are just in. Order now to be sure you get one!
You know your friend or loved one loves S gauge trains, but you aren't sure exactly what he/she needs? Give a Showcase Line Gift Certificate! We can either mail the certificate to you or the recipient, or email you a .jpg file which you can print out. If you want the certificate emailed, please note that in the comments section of the order form.
We now have PRR 2D-F1 Archbar truck KITS available. Check them out here.
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The S-Trax Primer and Track Planning Guide is here! Check it out!
Since its introduction in 1994, our "The
Showcase Line" series of quality locomotives and freight cars has set the
standard for Ready to Run "S" scale models. Our injection molded ABS® equipment
includes innovative features such as: dual insulated metal wheelsets, self
lubricating
Celcon® conical bearings in die-cast metal trucks, laser printed lettering
(as
small as 1"), photo engraved metal running boards, formed metal hand and roof
grabs as well as DCC (Digital Command Control) compatibility in our locomotives.
These are a few of the many new ideas for "S" we have pioneered. Like the finest
products in other scales, ours are designed from actual railroad drawings from
historical societies or from railroad archives.
Since its introduction in the 30's, 1:64 or 3/16" to the foot scale model railroading has intrigued modelers of all ages. A big boost to the scale came in 1946 when A.C. Gilbert Co. marketed S Scale trains that operated on 2-rail track. This introduced millions of children and parents to the advantages of "S" over the diminutive HO or O-27, operating on three rail track with its un-prototypical stubby appearance. But, today is the golden age of "S" with many more companies offering a much greater variety of ready to run S scale products. The choices and quality of "S" scale models has never been better.
All of our trains come ready to run
and equipped to operate with American Flyer® trains on American Flyer two rail
track. As an option, all our Showcase Line model trains (except for
steam engines) include NMRA
(National Model Railroad Association) RP-25 wheel contour, code 110 wheel sets.
This allows our products to be converted to operate on layouts gauged to NASG
(National Association of S Gaugers) standards. These allow the S modeler to
build a track system with even more realistic height rail and prototypically
proportioned switches (turnouts) that American Flyer compatible wheel sets
cannot
negotiate. Steam Engines must be ordered as either AF compatible or scale,
because of the difficulty of changing drivers. Another Showcase Line option is the KD-802 coupler (not included).
These body mounted couplers allow for more realistic looking close coupling
of locomotives and cars. All our models have pre-drilled holes to accommodate
these couplers, just remove the trucks and the American Flyer compatible "Grip
n' Go" couplers and install the KD-802's.
Since 1989, we have been developing and marketing high quality Ready to Run "S" scale model railroad equipment. With our introduction of The Showcase Line, we have expanded the scope of S scale models in meticulous prototype detailing, authentic operation and reliability. With every eagerly anticipated release, the model railroad press, hobby shop owners and our valued customers have given us consistently excellent reviews. We are committed to expanding the market share of "S" by improving our products and continuing our innovative marketing approach.
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or give our customer service department a call at 1-732-441-0555.
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