In a message dated 1/9/03 5:34:51 PM Central Standard Time, dave_lotz@m...om
writes:
> Q Connection project updates…
>
> The E5 Unit Designation Plate project was delayed due to the availability
> of the stainless steel stock. The sheets arrived in St. Louis earlier this
> week and the laser etching has begun. I hope to have these completed and
> shipped by the end of next week.
>
> Elevated Crossing Shanty and 3-window waycar projects - Reservations have
> been disappointing, and I've been struggling with a decision to either
> cancel the project, or to make up the difference between the reservation
> level and my minimum order from AMB. I appreciate you patience on these
> kits, and because of that patience, I've decided to "go for it." We will
> begin in earnest the CAD work this month, and will keep you informed on the
> kits' progress.
>
> Q Deal Brass Updates…
>
> The month of December was extremely kind to Burlington modelers!
> Challenger's six shovelnose Zephyrs with interiors (<A
> HREF="http://www.challengerimports.com/pages/2352.html";>
> http://www.challengerimports.com/pages/2352.html</A>) arrived from Samhongsa.
>
> At almost the same time, Railway Classics shovelnose EA and EB units with
> the new pressed fluting (<A
> HREF="http://www.railwayclassics.com/cbq05.htm";>http://www.railwayclassics.com/cbq05.htm</A>)
> arrived
> from Ajin. The Challenger Zephyrs are sold out (there are some Dealers
> that may have stocked extras), if you really want one of these, I'll see
> what I can do to find one for you. There are a very limited quantity of
> the EAs available from Railway Classics. If you are interested in ordering
> one of these, let me know and I'll see what I can do to get you one.
>
> We have one of the Eagle Import Sam Houston Zephyrs in stock and available
> for immediate sale. (<A
> HREF="http://www.qconnection.bizhosting.com/cgi-bin/framed/3585/eagle_imports.htm";>
> http://www.qconnection.bizhosting.com/cgi-bin/framed/3585/eagle_imports.htm</A>
> )
>
> Challenger has announced HO scale CB&Q Class <A HREF="mailto:M2@A...";>M2A</A>
> 2-10-2 steamer in two
> versions
> see <A
> HREF="http://www.challengerimports.com/pages/2501.html";>http://www.challengerimports.com/pages/2501.html</A>
>
> and HO scale C&S Class E5A steamer in two versions
> see <A
> HREF="http://www.challengerimports.com/pages/2503.html";>http://www.challengerimports.com/pages/2503.html</A>
> and also is importing C&S auxiliary water tenders in HO scale in
> conjunction with the E5A steamers
> see <A
> HREF="http://www.challengerimports.com/pages/2519.html";>http://www.challengerimports.com/pages/2519.html</A>
>
> Precision Scale has announced four O scale versions of the CB&Q S4 and S4A
>
> Railway Classics has announced an HO scale joint CB&Q-D&RGW-WP Exposition
> Flyer base and add-on sets for each participating road.
> see <A
> HREF="http://www.railwayclassics.com/ExpoFlyer.htm";>http://www.railwayclassics.com/ExpoFlyer.htm</A>
> Railway Classics still has reservations open for the 1936 Twin Cities and
> Denver Zephyr, the 1947 Nebraska Zephyr and the 1957 Texas Zephyrs. These
> will have interiors and the new pressed fluting. If you are interested in
> these, make your reservations soon, as these will be placed on standby in
> the near future.
> see <A
> HREF="http://www.railwayclassics.com/passenger.htm";>http://www.railwayclassics.com/passenger.htm</A>
>
>
> Sunset/3rd Rail has just announced they are importing a very limited run of
> O scale CB&Q Northerns in 2-rail and 3-rail
> see <A
> HREF="http://www.3rdrail.com/reservation.html";>http://www.3rdrail.com/reservation.html</A>
> and scroll down the the O5
> paragraph.
>
> To make reservations, or for more information on Q Deal pricing, please
> contact me offlist at <A HREF="mailto:Brass@Q...";>Brass@Q...</A> or call our
> toll-free number at 1-877-701-5723
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dave Lotz
> Q Connection
> 3040 Southoaks Place
> St. Louis, MO 63129
>
> "Serving the CB&Q modeler since 1996"
>
>
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