Model Railroad Warehouse
Manufacturer of Cannonball Car Shops, Signature Series, LTD Series and Hometown and Distributor of Bethlehem Car Works, Central Valley parts, Center Line Building Sheets, East Gary Car Co, Grand River Car Shops, KitBits, Oregon Rail signals, Tahoe Trucks, Tichy Train Group and LaBelle Woodworking.
HO, O, S, N and 1/20.3 G Scale Models
Prototype Specific Products
Proudly Made Selling to train shops
and serious modelers
In the USA 
Around the world
April 1, 2013
Model Railroad Warehouse is pleased to announce that reservations are being accepted for double etched brass kits of the Clark “AutoTram” railcar. The prototype car pictured had operated for seven months prior to its exhibition at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. The air conditioned, aluminum bodied car could carry 40 passengers [if operated by a railroad] at speeds up to 100 mph. It was powered by a 16 cylinder engine, mechanical drive and hydraulic clutch. It rode on Clark-Goodrich resilient wheels with steel tires of ARA contour and had air brakes on all wheels. As with the prototype, models will be produced in any gauge or scale which is justified by the reservations received. Though the Clark firm, of Battle Creek Michigan, is well known for its industrial fork lifts and produced military vehicles for World War II, the fate or feats of the sole AutoTrain produced seem unknown.
Reserve kits by email to mrrwarehouse (a) yahoo.com with the subject line “AutoTram __Scale” -indicating the desired scale. Pricing will depend upon reservations received but could be between $100 and $200 in HO or N and under $200 and $400 in O or S, unpowered—similar to pricing of our other traction and railcar brass kits. It could also have an additional zero in the price if there is response somewhat similar to the prototypical response.
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Interesting CHALLENGES (not contests) and SANDHOUSE Discussions
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ABOUT US page gives background on our firm, ourselves, the brands we make and have made. Linked pages explain how to contact us; how to order (either US or foreign and either modeler direct or train shops); how to reserve new items; and policies including privacy policy.
PASSENGER CARS page shows parts and kits suitable for building early wood style; heavyweight steel and modernized heavyweight; lightweight in HO and converted troop express cars in HO, S and N scales. A wide selection of HO passenger car trucks by Bethlehem Car Works is shown and stocked. Linked pages include the latest price & availability updates and gallery of shared photos, tips, and construction information about the kits and parts shown.
FREIGHT, CABOOSE and MofW CARS page shows unique prototype car kits and parts in HO, O, 1/20.3 and N scales; extensive HO truck selection and bulk kits for clinics or contests. Linked pages include latest price & availability updates; construction information, proto info & tips and a gallery of shared photos about most of the specific kits shown.
SIGNALS and LINESIDE DETAILS page lists the wide selection of prototypical HO signals by Oregon Rail, Tichy and Cannonball. Tichy, Central Valley, Hometown and Cannonball details and “minikits” shown will enhance the realism of any diorama, module or layout. Linked pages give the latest updates on pricing and availability as well as shared modeling tips and photos.
INTERURBANS page shows kits, trucks and parts for steeple cabs, gas motor cars and various trolleys in HO, O, S, 1/20.3 and 1/24 scales. O scale parts suited to wooden passenger and freight cars as well as select lineside details are also on this page. Linked pages include latest price & availability updates; construction information, proto info & tips and a gallery of shared photos about most of the specific kits shown and East Gary body parts.
MILITARY and CIRCUS CARS page shows rail cars (and special parts and trucks) built for military service and introduces our entry in circus model railcars. Linked pages have current updates and galleries of shared information, construction tips and photos.
HOMETOWN and BUILDING SHEETS page shows Bristol series structure kits in HO, N and O/S scales designed for new model railroaders and for super detailing by experienced modelers. Center Line brick (7 colors); Insulbrick (2 prototype colors); block, tile walls and a selection of roofs in bristol sheets 11×17 and 8 1/2×11 for N, HO, S, O, and 1/24 scales. Linked page includes updates, tips, level of difficulty guide and shared photos.
YARDSALE page lists one of a kind bargains and hard to find items. Predominantly new merchandise on consignment from hobby shops and individuals, this listing is updated monthly and has “buy now” prices. Any merchandise in production/generally currently available shows current list price and Yardsale price.
CHALLENGE page proposes specific challenges of projects to increase your enjoyment of the hobby and to introduce others to the fun of model railroading. MRRW gives awards to all those “crossing the finish line”- the CHALLENGES are not contests. Linked pages explain the current challenges and present those which have finished.
SANDHOUSE page addresses current concerns of our visitors. “Boss Merle” poses the concern and posts (sometimes edited) email responses.
HERE ARE THE CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS ON NEW PRODUCTS AND PROMOTIONS
September 5, 2012 at Roanoke, IN we watched the 765 and Heritage Wabash and Illinois Terminal diesels as they emerged from the fog and Wabash valley traveling west. Merle Rice Photos
PLAN TO MEET US AT THE EAST PENN TRACTION CLUB’S
21st NATIONAL TROLLEY MEET
Greater Philadelphia EXPO Center at OAKS
May 3 & 4, 2013
- We’ll have our current traction kits and parts on display and available for purchase at Jan 2013 price in spite of expected increases in Feb/March (while current supply lasts).
- Roger Chrysler will be assembling an LTD Series brass kit in our booth during the show. Talk with him: Get tips, see and discuss various power truck ideas, discuss construction techniques. And [we expect] see our newest brass traction kit being assembled before it is released and see test parts for another.
- Register to win an HO GE Steeple cab kit.
- Nominate the traction models you’d like to see us manufacture in your scale (kit or assembled).
- Surprise announcements are expected.
- Our kits are made in USA and built up are custom assembled in Canada by Roger Chrysler’s Grand River Shops.
Information about the meet is found at www.eastpenn.org/meet.html
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