Recent Posts by Jon Cagle

Update on Current Howe Truss Kit

Greetings O Scale modelers.   Well, it seems that the new Howe Truss kit was better received than I thought it would be.   That said, we are running low on outside resourced material, namely the etchings, which we have placed an order for more.   Just want to make sure everyone knows that we are not doing…
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New O Scale Boxcar Kit, Howe Truss

  Greetings O Scale Modelers!  Well, this spring it seems the resin garden has offered its latest fruits.  A Howe Truss Boxcar.  Kit # 306, $180.00 each plus shipping, feature reverse Dreadnaught ends and a Murphy radial roof.  The Howe Truss Boxcar was considered an "alternate" design pattern to the standard ARA Pratt Truss design…
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Re-Release of HO Harriman Kits

Greetings HO Scale Modelers!   Yes, I have been hearing you for sometime now on the Harriman Head End Cars, and I'm finally getting off my backside and doing something about it.  We have been slowly stocking back up and getting things organized but one of the new things I wanted to show you, was the…
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New O Scale Kit

Greetings O Scale Modelers!  Well spring has sprung and look what popped up!   A new kit from Southern Car and Foundry.  I present to you the American Railway Association Standard Boxcar of 1932.   This kit features 4/4 Dreadnaught square corner ends and a  Murphy Panel roof.  Road names associated with this particular design version are;…
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HO Scale Harriman Head End Cars

Greetings modelers!   It's been quite some time  since we've posted any news or updates on this blog, and we thought maybe now would be a good time to do so.    The last couple of years we have not produced any HO scale Harriman Head End cars and was just letting the remaining stock sell out due to…
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New Kit Release In O Scale

"Alternate" ARA Design Single Sheath Boxcar Kit In O Scale Greetings, and thanks for tuning in to check out our latest kit.  It may not be plenty in numbers, but it sure has plenty of character.  This model  represents the rebuild versions of the Sands Springs Railway "Alternate" ARA Design SS boxcar.   The kit includes; one piece…
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Minibox back in production

Minibox Back In Production We have updated the products page to show kit #301 is now back in stock for a small run. Hurry, as we don't intend to do a large production run.   We have made 2 dozen of the kits.   With 15 gone out the door already. Some have asked if we are…
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