Whistle Stop Newsletter
Vol. 3 No. 8 April 14th, 2007
Coming late summer 2007! We are proud to announce the next car in our long line of SP&S freight cars…the Caswell Woodchip Gondola, series 22800-22826. The Caswell Gondolas were purchased from the ATSF in July, 1956 for use as woodchip gondolas. The original cars were manufactured for ATSF in 1923-26. When purchased by the SP&S the cars were fitted with woodchip racks and assigned to Crown Zellerbach Paper in Camas, WA. Later, in 1965, the cars were reworked and stiffened for rotary dump service and assigned to Boise Cascade in St. Helens, OR. Most were off the road by merger. This car is being done by Intermountain Railway as RTR in six road numbers. Price TBA. For detail on these cars refer to the SP&SHS “Northwest’s Own Railway” issue #4, 2004. Quantities are very limited, so order soon.
Coming late 2007! It just keeps getting better! Athearn has finally agreed to de-skirt the Genesis F7, so we are back on track for our next SP&S locomotive release, F7 #803 and 804. Detail will be correct, with piping visible due to removal of the skirting as the units were shopped. The paint scheme will be the oxide roof with the yellow “mask” extending over the windshield area. Refer to “SP&S Railway Color Pictorial” by Todd Schwenk, top of page 127, for a color picture. These units are going to be offered with or without sound, the price TBA. We need to know from all of you what you would like to have…sound or no sound? If you have already reserved yours, please call and let us know. If you are just placing a reservation, please specify with or without sound. Thank you.
Misc.
Lionel – Christmas Celebration 2007 - Free
Magazines
Garden Railways – April 2007 – Price: $5.95
N Scale Railroading – May/June 2007 – Price: $4.95
SP Trainline – Spring 2007 – Price: $6.95
Books
Model Railroader Books – Detailing Freight Cars – Price: $19.95
Z Scale
Micro Train Lines – 40’ Modern Log Car – Price: $17.80
Micro Train Lines – 50’ Standard Plug Door Box Car – CB&Q – Price: $26.45
N Scale
Intermountain – Trinity 5191 Cu. Ft. Hopper – IC and ADM – Price: $21.95
Micro Train Lines – 3 Bay Ortner Rapid Discharge Hopper - C&O– Price: $21.70
Micro Train Lines – 50’ Standard Plug Door Boxcar – NH – Price: $19.95
Micro Train Lines – 50’ Standard Plug Door Boxcar w/ Roof walk – SAL – Price: $19.55
Micro Train Lines – 50’ Standard Single Door Boxcar – CCA – Price: $23.75
Micro Train Lines – 50’ Steel Side 15 Panel Fixed End Gondola w/ Coil Load – ACL – Price: $18.15
Micro Train Lines – Evans 3-Bay Covered Hopper – ADM – Price: $18.35
Micro Train Lines – Scale Test Car - UP – Price: $12.50
HO Scale
Branchline (Blueprint) – 40’ AAR 6’ Door Boxcar – SP&S and NC&St.L – Price: $25.98 (SP&S) $26.98 (NC&St.L)
Branchline (Blueprint) – 40’ ACF Wood Reefer – Heileman’s Beer, Pabst-Ett and Prima Beer – Price: $26.98
First Gear – 175 Crawler Loader w/ Ripper – International Harvester – Price: $39.95
First Gear – 560 Pay Loader – International Harvester – Price: $39.95
First Gear – TD-15 w/ Sweep Rops & Blade – International Harvester – Price: $39.95
Intermountain (Pinnacle) – 19,000 Gallon Tank Car – PRGX – Price: $32.95
Intermountain (Pinnacle) – P-S 5277 Cu Ft Boxcar – BN Plain – Price: $31.95
Kadee Cars – 40’ PS-1 Single Door Youngstown Boxcar – BM, CCLX, and WP – Price: $29.95 (BM) $30.95 (WP) $31.95 (CCLX)
Kadee Cars – 50 Ton AAR Standard 2 bay Offset Open Hopper – SB – Price: $39.95
Red Caboose – 10,000 Gallon Tank Car – SUNOCO – Price: $30.95
Red Caboose – R-30-9 Refrigerator Car – PFE – Price: $30.95
Red Caboose – S-40-5 Stock Car – NWP Post ’52 Scheme and SP ‘46/’47 Scheme w/ extended letter boards – Price: $39.95
Red Caboose – Steel Side Gondola – GN – Price: $30.95
Red Caboose – X-29 – US Army – Price: $29.98
O Scale (3-Rail)
Lionel – Coal Dump Car – UP – Price: $59.99
Lionel – PS-1 Box Car – WP – Price: $59.99
Lionel – Square Window Caboose – GN – Price: $47.99
MTH – SD70ACe w/ Box car and Caboose – UP Heritage – Price: $499.95
MTH (Rail King) – 19th Century 34’ Box Car – CM&St.L – Price: $39.95
MTH (Rail King) – Aero Train Diesel Passenger Set – PRR – Price: $399.95
MTH (Rail King) – Box Car – Old Glory – Price: $39.95
MTH (Rail King) – Modern Reefer Car – SF – Price: $42.95
MTH (Rail King) – Modern Tank Car – John Deere – Price: $49.95
MTH (Rail King) – Rotary Snow Plow – GN – Retail Price: $59.95 Our Price: $54.00 (Restock)
1/43 Scale
Rail King (Roadsters) – 1/43 Die Cast Vehicles – Assortment – Price: $5.00 (Restock)
Model Railroad Clubs
Beaverton Modular Railroad Club
Scale: HO, HOn3, HOn30 and Traction.
Control System: Both Analog and DCC
Layout Type: Permanent and Modular
Meeting: Wed. & Fridays 6PM to 9PM
Contact: Ned Loos (503) 644-0926
PO Box 1502 Beaverton, OR 97075-1502
Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club
Scale: HO
Control System: DC and Partially DCC
Layout Type: Permanent
Meeting: Tuesdays 7PM-9PM
Contact: (503)-28-TRAIN (503-288-7246)
2505 N. Vancouver Avenue Portland, OR 97227-1949
Longview Kelso & Rainier Model Railroad Club
Scale: HO
Control System: DC
Layout Type: Modular
Meeting: Tuesdays 7PM
Contact: 1St VP Alan Belanger (503) 556-3415 or
2nd VP Kerry King (360) 274-8157
PO Box 904 Rainier, Oregon 97048
Southwest Washington Model Railroaders
Scale: HO
Control: Both Analog and DCC
Layout: Permanent and a portable one for display
Meeting: Mondays 7PM
Contact: Richard Renihan (360) 892-3410
Location: 8100 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Washington
e-mail rlrenihan@msn.com
Tualatin Valley Model Railroad Club
Scale: N-Trak modules
Control: DCC
Meeting: Wednesdays from 7PM to 9PM.
Contact: Jerry Green 971-246-1178.
Website: www.tvmrc.com
Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club
Scale: HO
Control: Analog
Layout: Permanent
Meeting: 2nd Saturday of each month 7PM
Contact: Lee Temple 541-954-4917
1783 Linwood Street, Eugene, OR, 97404-4712
Location: 500 East 4th Avenue, Eugene, OR (Meetings)
Website Under Construction
Local Activities/Events
*TODAY AND TOMORROW*Saturday and Sunday, April 14th & 15th,2007 – 19th Annual Model Railroad Show & Swap meet – This event is presented by the Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club and will take place the Lane County Fairgrounds (796 West 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR) from 10AM to 5PM Saturday and from 10AM to 4PM on Sunday. This event will feature operating train layouts in a variety of scales, trains, parts, novelties and memorabilia for sale, over 200 vendor tables representing 9 states, operation lifesaver display and educational info, and hourly door prizes for the public. Admission for Adults is $5.00 each and for kids 10 years and under it is free with an adult. Good for both days with ticket. For the early bird special (9am) tickets will be $10. For flyers and table reservation forms please stop by the shop. For more info please contact Lee & Diane Temple by snail mail: 1783 Linwood Street Eugene, OR 97404-4712, by email: ttandt@ram-mail.com or by phone: 541-954-4917 or 541-225-7394.
For vendors: Tables (8’ by 30”) will cost $22.50 each and will be good for both days. Please make checks payable to: WCMRRC and mail them to Diane Temple @ 1783 Linwood Street, Eugene, OR 97404-4712.
Saturday, April 28th, 2007 – 3rd Annual Rails By The Bay – This Pacific Northwest Railroad Prototype Modelers meet will take place from 9:00AM to 6:00PM at The Hampton Inn in Bellingham, Washington at the Airport location in Fox Hall. The event highlights railroads of the Pacific Northwest, but models of all prototypes are welcome. Some of the activities taking place during the day are: Model displays and dioramas, Free-Mo modular layout display area, Clinics, and Manufacturer displays. Admission is $18 but discounted admission of $15 for those who bring at least one model or module to display (finished or not). For more information visit http://www.northwestrpm.com or email info@northwestrpm.com.
Saturday & Sunday, May 5 th & 6th, 2007 – Rickreall Grange Model Train Swap meet – This event will take place from 9:00AM until 3:00PM at the Rickreall Grange Hall (280 Main Str. Rickreall, OR). Admission for Adults is $5 and for kids it is free. For more info please contact Tom Pryor at 503-606-0398 or PRY626@juno.com. Also come into the shop for a flyer that has a $1 dollar off coupon and for the vendor application.
For vendors: Hours will be Friday from 2PM until 9PM, Sat and Sunday starting at 7AM. 6’ tables will be $15.00, 8’ tables will be $20.00 and 12’ tables will be $30.00. Please send checks payable to: Tom Pryor and mail them to Tom Pryor 2085 S. Pacific W. Dallas, OR 97338.
May 9th-23rd, 2007 – Union Pacific Engine #844 – Several days during the month of May the UP Steam Engine #844 will be in the Northwest. As I find more information I will update this event.
Saturday June 16th, 2007 10AM to 5PM Rose City Garden Railway Society’s Annual Summer Tour –This Father’s Day weekend tour of the Rose City Garden Railroad’s best gardens and railroads is open to the public. Admission of $10 covers the entire family and can be purchased at the Whistle Stop checkout counter after May 15th. Layouts are from Hillsboro to Vancouver set in realistic landscapes with real rock and moving water. One of the layouts has two 35 foot long real tunnels. Trains climb from knee level to above head level as trains climb a mountain pass on another. The picture that won the photo contest for Garden Railroad Magazine was taken on still a third layout. Both steam and diesel are featured, modern to 1800 eras. Come to an event the entire family will enjoy as you explore new parts of our city.
If you have club or prototype news you would like to share or would like to leave us a comment or an idea, you can contact us at: wsnewsletter@comcast.net.
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