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OCTOBER 2003 STATUS REPORT

Pricing/ anticipated prices is found in our website catalog.

More detailed product info is found on SPECIFIC COMPANY, CABOOSE, TRACTION,STRUCTURE, TROOP/EXPRESS pages

Broadway Limited

E7 Delivery expected end of month, USRA Heavy Mikes and On30 C16 locos in Nov. Some E7 roads sold out we think.

Pre release prices in effect on other items in our website catalog. Note SP Cab Forward price increase at end of October.

The Additional USRA Mike roads just announced. may be ordered in October. PRR M1a and M1b order deadline is right on us.

We currently (10/1/03) can deliver ALL N&W class A numbers and ALL GG1 except #630. These are in limited quantities. Please place 1-800 orders on these so we can respond (without your account being charged) regarding any outages.

CANNONBALL CAR SHOPS

Low supplies available on GE Steeple cab , 9707 Express car, and 9709 troop train triple kit.

Good Supply of 9705 Troop Kitchen and 9704 Express car, PRR X23 parts, gondola/flatcar loads.

SOLD OUT: Fourth run 9701, 9702 Troop Sleepers. No rerun scheduled.

SUBSTITUTE 9710 kit using carsides with defective vent screens is in too good supply. Special 12 car troop train set using this reject kit is also available in shopping cart. These are at special economy prices.

Bridge parts, Troop train decals are TO be rerun.

HOSPITAL CAR-tooling in progress for winter release goal.

STEWART

Stock situation changes faster than we can update CART or this page. Ore cars again arriving. WP FT just sold out. Lists posted on our Stewart page. Email (don't phone) with specific inquiries please. We can deliver all they currently have plus others we STILL have in stock. stewartinfo at mrrwarehouse.com

TICHY TRAINS/CMA

A host of new windows and detail parts arriving. New catalog free with order.

RED BALL

Christmas Cards, Mann's Creek Hoppers & Log Buggies in O & HO are in stock.

B&M, B&O C17, NYC/REA Express (ex troop sleepers) expected Oct. M&StL, C&O/B&O and NEW HAVEN versions late Oct/November.

REA reefer, B&O brass passenger & baggage cars, PRR Troop Car, C&NW brass baggage cars tooled and in que at engravers awaiting production.

Baldwin steeple cabs, ILL TERM B&C Motors and Brill 55 in tooling. Winter goal.

CABOOSES

BAR, D&M are tooled awaiting firm orders for LTD run.

N&W, VIRGINIAN, NYC, B&O , NKP, C&O, GOULD -in tooling . Release in approximately that order starting winter, we hope.

BBGT

O Scale troop cars tooled. Need to firm orders for production.

S Scale troop sleepers in stock. Express car SO,accepting BO for rerun.

N Scale Troop car situation awaiting firm orders for production.

BETHLEHEM CAR WORKS CENTRAL VALLEY

EASTERN CAR WORKS TICHY TRAIN/CMA

SILVER BROOK JUNCTION PUBLISHING

All current kits and parts are in stock or on order for prompt arrival.Some delays on ECW items-awaiting packaging.

OREGON RAIL

DSP EZ WEIGHTS HOMETOWN CITY CLASSICS

All current kits and parts are in stock



GE STEEPLE CAB - ( MOLD WORK IS DONE, DELIVERY BEGAN MARCH 2001 ! ) Steeple Kit pic CANNONBALL CAR SHOP ANNOUNCES KIT 9810 designed to utilize the mechanism of the Bachmann 44 ton GE diesel. The Injection molded styrene plastic body kit may be detailed with your choice of bells, pilots, headlights, poles etc to represent a wide range of prototypes for your industrial, mining or interurban runs. The Frame is 29'4" long (readily modified) (23'0" over mechanism-not readily modified). Shipping this winter is expected. Both cab sides shown (with the hood profile) are included.
QUESTIONS WE'VE BEEN RECEIVING and our answers can be read at STEEPLE Top of Page
OREGON RAIL SUPPLY is now shipping a ten pack of their single light dwarf signal with 3 lead red/green LED. Great for wiring to switch machines as indicator and reasonable priced #140 is $27.95 SNEAK PREVIEW-- they're working on a PRR signal bridge next in HO. RED BALL will soon announce converted troop sleepers using the Cannonball plastic core but with photoengraved brass sides for REA reefers and for inside door express cars (REA, NYC, B&O, some C&O, NH etc, They are also working on a "no solder needed" Illinois Terminal class B motor designed to use the Bachmann 70T GE mechanism. Sneak previews, watch their MRRWAREHOUSE site for particulars on a limited runs expected this spring/summer.
STEWART is soon announcing several new paint schemes on their F unit line: F3: 3/4 Lightening stripe NYC, MKT as delvd; CB&Q passenger F7: N&W black; CNJ blue ex-B&O; SP red & gray; Cotton Belt red & gray; MKT as delvd; C&O 1956 scheme. More Details here Soon. AS 6126 with Stewart drive avail JAN #6600 undec $115 chassis #6699 $95.00 AND---PRR AS616 #8966 or #8969 now arriving $115. Also now arriving is AS16 READING #531 or #561 at $115 msrp. Remember Stewart's decorated VO1000 in PRR, B&O, AT&SF for Jan. CB&Q,NP, UP, Frisco and Seaboard at $115 have arrived 2# and no # avail upon arrival. Previously announced, in Stewart's paint shops now: GM&O F3; Wabash and MoPac F7; UP and Lehigh Valley (red) C630 Have your dealer reserve for you from MRRWAREHOUSE for his best deal--or we'll get you a dealer who will give you the best deal.

	N&W, PRR, B&O, Wabash Hopper Car Kit
EASTERN CAR WORKS 3 BAY HOPPER N&W CLASS H3, H2, H2a 70TON HOPPER is here. A neat car with interior detailing and no "sinks" on exterior walls because its a flat kit. PRR, WABASH and B&O had them too, the instructions list number series for all and tell which ends to use (2 sets provided.) We'll have some built up photos here soon/ Kit #5000 is $15.00
CANNONBALL NEW RELEASES IN STOCK Check the Cannonball products for these, they're IN: A new transformer load--2 different heavy duty transformers at home near mines, industry, power substations or ion flat cars/ PRR X23/R7 body part set. Some prizewinning models were in summer magazines bashed from former kits. The basic body parts are re-released. B&O Wagon top boxcar body-- likewise, a wagon top covered hopper appeared in summer magazines bashed from boxcar parts. CCS is providing the top/side body parts for building covered hoppers (use an Eastern kit and this) or B&O caboose.
update ON STEWART: NOW AVAIL: #6714 C&O F7 ARRIVED !!!!: #6318 Union Pacific C630 VO 1000 in CB&Q, NP, UP, Frisco SOLD OUT: PRR #4704, ATSF #4707 VO 1000 Other PRR, B&O, ATSF VO1000 are going quickly--very limited availability. Top of Page TROOP KITCHEN CARS 9704 (sheathed window) SHIPPING at $28.95 TROOP KITCHEN CARS 9705 $29.95 Sold out first run and second run is done. STEWART LOCOMOTIVES RECEIVED: Lehigh Valley 4red C628; B&O, PRR and Santa Fe VO 1000 switchers all at $135 ea # 6600 AS616 UNDEC $ 115 ea # 6619 AS616 chassis $ 95.00 ea #5215 F3 CB&Q PASSENGER A only $ 115 ea # 5627 F7 CNJ blue A only (ex B&O) $ 115 ea #6224 C628 Lehigh Valley Cornell red $ 115 ea GE STEEPLE CAB 9810 $22.95 SHIPPING started MARCH 2 Some have asked about Baldwin-Westinghouse Box Motor conversions. Another 1500-2000 GE sales so we can pay for THIS mold, then lets consider it! ELECTRICAL PICKUP? Each Bachmann truck has independent 2 rail power pickup. The JAN 2001 issue of MODEL RAILROADER carries an article on DCC prepping the Bachmann engine. The techniques discussed may be used to adapt to overhead wire pickup. RED BALL IS ANNOUNCING GE STEEPLE CAB IN OTHER SCALES (see BIG BOY'S GOLDEN TOYS) and HO Illinois Terminal conversion kit for Bachmann 70T AND Indiana Service freight motor #817 TROOP CARS BY RED BALL: Red Ball is announcing brass sided express cars in HO using the Cannonball plastic core (SEE RED BALL) AND troop cars in other scales (SEE BIG BOY'S GOLDEN TOYS) PRR Troop Sleeper is expected this spring. CANNONBALL TROOP SLEEPER PRICES INCREASED JAN 2001 as additional "fast & easy" ends were added (suitable for MOST possible versions) On 9701 and 7 original ends for blind end cars are still included. Kits 9702 and 9705 now include troop car decals. The decals are ready and can sold separately. ONLY UPGRADED KITS SHOULD REFLECT THIS PRICE INCREASE. THEY ARE IDENTIFIED BY LARGE FLUORESCENT "ADDITIONAL PARTS INSIDE" sticker on the rear package panel #9701 FOR OPEN WINDOW or PLUGGED WINDOW CONVERSIONS $28.95 #9702 FOR TROOP SLEEPER $29.95 #9707 SHEATHED WINDOW FOR EXPRESS CAR CONVERSIONS $28.95 All Cannonball troop cars include Eastern Allied Truck frames (accept most 33" wheels) or may be special ordered less trucks for $4 less. THE NEW TROOP CAR ENDS ARE NOW AVAIL AS #90001 $2.50/pr EASTERN CAR WORKS 3 BAY HOPPER N&W CLASS H3, H2, H2a 70TON HOPPER is here. A neat car with interior detailing and no "sinks" on exterior walls because its a flat kit. PRR, WABASH and B&O had rthem too, the instructions list number series for all and tell which ends to use (2 sets provided.) We'll have some built up photos here soon/ Kit #5000 is $15.00 CANNONBALL NEW RELEASES IN STOCK Check the Cannonball products for these, they're IN: #810 A new transformer load--2 different heavy duty transformers at home near mines, industry, power substations or on flat cars $8 #840 PRR X23/R7 body part set. Some prizewinning models were in summer magazines bashed from former kits. The basic body parts are re-released. atv $12 (#841 with roof & floor at $15) #812 B&O Wagontop boxcar body-- likewise, a wagontop covered hopper appeared in summer magazines bashed from boxcar parts. CCS is providing the top/side body parts for building covered hoppers (use an Eastern kit and this) or B&O caboose. WILL SELL OUT VERY SOON--GOING FAST. $12 #830 GUSSETS thin w/rivits--over 6 dozen $5

TROOP KITCHEN CAR KITS: 9704 in STOCK
Troop Kitchen molding began December 21, 2000		Shipping began January 2001 !
	Right from the mold maker, Merle hadn't even made one yet when he gave the webmaster the first one off the mold. But here is a look at the kit. No duplication allowed. COPYRIGHT MRR WAREHOUSE
TROOP CAR UPGRADES resulted in price increases Jan 2001. "Quick & easy" assembly ends now in all kits. 9702 and 9705 include troop car decals. Previous purchasers and dealers with shelf inventory 1/1/2001 will have the opportunity to purchase these upgrades. ONLY UPGRADED KITS SHOULD REFLECT THIS PRICE INCREASE. THEY WILL BE IDENTIFIED BY LARGE FLUORESCENT "ADDITIONAL PARTS INSIDE" on the rear package panel.
OUR UPGRADED WEBSITE-- check out the extensive troop car information and illustrations