through the 1970’s such as the Erie Lackawanna’s famous NY100 or the Lehigh Valley’s Apollo trains. These cars continued to roll through the 1980’s and up to present times. This particular model, the brown “as deliv- ered” TTX scheme is how these cars en- tered service in the late 1960’s. The car’s paint scheme as well as details such as the loading ramps for continu- ous end-to-end loading makes this car identifiable “as delivered.” The car is available in six different road numbers and if you model intermodal you are going to need them.
TTX F89-J 89-foot flat car: N scale Mfd. by BLMA Models, 302 District Fullerton,
Ct., CA 92832; or at
www.blmamodels.com. In my last review of BLMA rolling
stock, I referred to BLMA as an N scale modeler’s best friend. Once again, BLMA has reinforced the “best friend” status. The introduction of this much needed piggy-back car proves that BLMA is listening to the cries for more TOFC product from N scale modelers such as myself. And, boy have we been crying!
The BLMA ACF F-89-J 89-foot, flat car is one of those cars that modelers building for the 1960’s era have needed since the dawn of N scale. Nothing on the market has filled the void in the manner that the BLMA car has. This car was seen on most intermodal trains
The first thing I noticed about this car is the delicate detail, specifically the brake hardware. These cars are just big flat boards that trailers ride on, so the little details really make the car look like something. The brake stand is well executed. The stand itself has all the necessary parts clearly visi- ble and in correct proportion. The link- ages and associated hardware that connect this to the brake cylinder are also easily identifiable.
I also really like the end ramps that would fold down to connect each car for trailer
loading. These are correctly
molded in the color of the car and fea- ture all of the little details that these ramps should have. The stirrups at the end of the car are also very fine but durable. Like the folding ramps, they are the color of the car.
Another outstanding feature of the car is the collapsible trailer hitches. Four hitches are supplied although the car only uses two at a time. There are two collapsed hitches as well as two
Erie Lackawanna Historical Society Two New ELHS Exclusives
MAITLAND TOWER HO
Maitland Tower
Erie Crossing Shanty
The Maitland Tower kit builds into a model of the tower's initial configuration and can be modified to represent a number of other Erie west end towers. Maitland also broke up the block between Glen Echo and Cold Springs on the Dayton Branch and was used by the DT&I to issue trains orders. This served to extend the tower life more than anything else and remained in service well into the Conrail years. Crossing Shanty not included
Member price $5200
plus $8.95 s&h (US Funds Only)
Non-member price $6500
ERIE CROSSING SHANTY
This kit builds into a model representing crossing shanties located throughout the Erie west end.
Member price $1400
plus $8.95 s&h (US Funds Only)
Member price HO $5000
plus $8.95 s&h
Non-member price $1750
★ ★ STILL AVAILABLE ★ ★ DL&W Vestal, N.Y. Station
(US Funds Only)
HO $5000 N
Member price $3800 (US Funds Only)
$8.95 s&h Books from
Erie Lackawanna Historical Society Erie Steam Locomotive Diagram Book Book No. 2 (1944)
Erie Passenger Equipment Diagram Book Book No. 76, May 1952
DL&W Locomotive Classificaton Diagram Book Revised July 1st 1939
DL&W Classification of Freight Equipment Corrected to May 1, 1952
Mill Creek Coal & Coke Tipple No. 2
Tipple No. 2 is a freelanced composite of several different tipples located in West Virginia. The headhouse features the rotary dump. Two mine cars and the mine entrance are included. This B.T.S. masterpiece is laser cut and engineered for easy construction. The footprint is about a scale 120’ x 90’. Details & figures shown are included; track and scenery are not. Extra mine cars are available in 3-pks.
#27240 Tipple No. 2 #17240 Tipple No. 2
304-823-3729 Call in your order today. Kits are in stock!
www.btsrr.com Shipping - $5.00/order in the US
RAILROAD MODEL CRAFTSMAN
HO O
$ 289.95 $ 649.95
Erie Lackawanna Passenger Equipment Diagram Book, Book No. 15, Issued Aug. 30, 1966.
Erie Lackawanna Freight Equipment Diagram Book, Book No. 78, Updated May 9, 1975
plus $8.95 s&h (US Funds Only) (Book prices are non-member. Please allow 4-6 weeks delivery)
www.erielackhs.org Dealer Inquiries Welcome
Order from: ELHS, Department RMC Jay Held, 10-10 ELLIS AVE, FAIR LAWN, N.J. 07410 No phone calls will be accepted For information send SASE
N.J., PA & Ohio res. add sales tax. Outside US extra s&h.
ELHS membership at $35 per membership cycle. Cycle includes four issues of our magazine “The Diamond” and four newsletters with modeling
information. Separate check please. Send to: ELHS c/o Randy Dettmer, 290 W. Prospect St., Hudson, OH 44236
79
$32.00 $24.00 $30.00 $21.00
$32.00 $32.00
Non-member price HO $6500
★ ★ STILL AVAILABLE ★ ★
Erie Waldwick Interlocking Tower HO & N plus
N
Non-member price HO $6500 $4800
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