Re: PC: NYC/PC/CR Caboose - ORDER NOW!

["Gary Farmer" <gary@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Gregg wrote,
>    I think I have said my peace on this matter.  I was actually willing to
> let it go after the last message and I hope I really didn't offend any of
my
> fellow PC modelers.

Thank you for being honest. No offense taken.Your input and opinions in "N"
could help the society start something new. Several guys on the PCRRHS
modeling committee have been "in touch" (read: beating down doors for
several years) with manufacturers like Walthers & others (like WTRM) to
produce good quality PC HO models. The bottom line is that everyone that
runs the PCRRHS is (as you know) a volunteer. We all want to see "our"
respective interest in PC preserved. That's why I write a PC railroadiana
column for the PC POST & not a modeling column: railroadiana is my primary
interest. It's only natural that each will represent their own. Most of the
modeling efforts have been aimed at HO scale for obvious reasons- most are
HO scale modelers. But we could use some people who are passionate about N
scale as well! The head of the  PC modeling committee is Mike Bradley, if
you would care to join them.
The simple fact of the matter is that Gary Wright runs a business and needs
to show a profit, obviously. As you said, he can produce whatever he wants.
If there is enough demand for N scale models, they will come. So I invite
you to invest yourself in the service of PCRRHS as an N scale modeling
liason, as others have done in HO scale. You may start something great! We
can use any help we can get & the more PC the better, regardless of what
scale.

Sincerely (and seriously, thanks for your honest opinion),

Gary


----- Original Message -----
From: "Steffan Forbes" <steffanf -AT- hotmail.com>
To: <penn-central -AT- smellycat.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: PC: NYC/PC/CR Caboose - ORDER NOW!


>    I am not trying to be a smartass here.  OK... maybe I am a little bit.
> Hopefully, this doesn't get out of hand.  I don't believe that Gary Wright
> is not making an N-Scale model of this car because it is "impossible".
The
> truth is, it is far from impossible.  It wouldn't be any harder to make an
> N-scale version than it would be to make an HO-Scale version.
Photo-etching
> is almost limitless in it's possibilities.  When I can get all these
detail
> parts from several manufacturers already in N-scale, I believe someone out
> there is trying to give me a line.  I am sure the simple truth of the
whole
> matter is: Gary and WTRM doesn't want to produce an N-Scale model.  Maybe
he
> belives that he cannot recoup tooling costs and make enough sales or
> whatever.  So be it.  That is his right.  He doesn't have to produce
> anything that anyone wants.  However, this has nothing to do with physical
> production hinderances.
>    Now, I don't want to start an HO vs. N scale flame war.  N-scalers have
> been blown off on matters and excuses like this for decades.  You learn to
> either "have-not" or learn the art of kit-bashing and fabricating... if
you
> want the advantages of N-scale.  If you choose to model the uniqueness of
> Penn Central as well, you have your work cut out for you.  I have already
> made myself one N-7.  I wouldn't mind having several more.  And, I'm sure
> Garys model would be at least a little better than my model anyway.
>    I think I have said my peace on this matter.  I was actually willing to
> let it go after the last message and I hope I really didn't offend any of
my
> fellow PC modelers.
>
> -Gregg B.
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Gary Farmer" <gary -AT- mssinc.com>
> >Reply-To: penn-central -AT- smellycat.com
> >To: <penn-central -AT- smellycat.com>
> >Subject: Re: PC: NYC/PC/CR Caboose - ORDER NOW!
> >Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 11:25:14 -0500
> >
> >Gregg wrote,
> >  >I really don't think this is the issue here...
> >
> >What do you think the issue is Gregg?
> >
> >Gary Farmer
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Steffan Forbes" <steffanf -AT- hotmail.com>
> >To: <penn-central -AT- smellycat.com>
> >Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 2:18 AM
> >Subject: Re: PC: NYC/PC/CR Caboose - ORDER NOW!
> >
> >
> > > Well, Gary... I know that photo-etched parts can be made in N-scale.
> > > Companies like Sunrise Enterprises and Gold Medal Models make
everything
> > > from catwalks, grab-irons, stirrups... even scale-lift rings! >
> > > -Gregg B.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "Gary Wright" <wrighttrak -AT- alltel.net>
> > > >Reply-To: penn-central -AT- smellycat.com
> > > >To: <penn-central -AT- smellycat.com>
> > > >Subject: Re: PC: NYC/PC/CR Caboose - ORDER NOW!
> > > >Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 02:03:22 -0500
> > > >
> > > >Gregg,
> > > >I understand.  The main hindrance in producing these in HO scale is
the
> > > >photo etchings.  These would be impossible to reproduce in that
scale.
> > > >Gary Wright
> > > >Wright Trak Railroad Models
> > > >P O Box 158
> > > >Clarkesville, GA  30523
> > > >
> > > >----- Original Message ----- From: "Steffan Forbes"
> ><steffanf -AT- hotmail.com>
> > > >To: <penn-central -AT- smellycat.com>
> > > >Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 1:01 AM
> > > >Subject: RE: PC: NYC/PC/CR Caboose - ORDER NOW!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >>Ah... I assume you are talking HO scale.  If only these were being
> >made
> >in
> > > >>N-scale as well.  I would likely buy a amall fleet...
> > > >>
> > > >>-Gregg B.
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>>From: "Gary Wright" <wrighttrak -AT- alltel.net>
> > > >>>Reply-To: penn-central -AT- smellycat.com
> > > >>>To: "NYC Modeler" <NYCModeler -AT- yahoogroups.com>,        "PC Modeler"
> > > >>><PCModeler -AT- yahoogroups.com>, <penn-central@smellycat.com>,
> > > >>>"Conrail Modeler" <ConrailMODELER -AT- yahoogroups.com>,
> > > >>><RPM-forum -AT- yahoogroups.com>
> > > >>>Subject: PC: NYC/PC/CR Caboose - ORDER NOW!
> > > >>>Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:12:33 -0500
> > > >>>
> > > >>>Guys,
> > > >>>We are now taking orders for the newly retooled NYC Lot 827, PC and
> > > >>>Conrail Class N7 steel bay window caboose
> > > >>>with photo etched parts.  Check out the photos on our web
> > > >>>page at http://www.wrighttrak.com to see pre-production
> > > >>>samples on the home page and then click on the link
> > > >>>ON THE READY TRACK to see more photos.  We are taking
> > > >>>orders now.  We are expecting to ship in late February.  You need
to
> > > >>>place your orders this week if necessary.
> > > >>>We take VISA MASTERCARD or AMERICAN EXPRESS.
> > > >>>Give us contact information so we can call you and get this
> >information.
> > > >>>We will be setting up a PayPal account in the next few days, but
> >until
> > > >>>then, we will call for your information to keep you from sending
this
> > > >>>sensitive information via email.
> > > >>>Please specify NYC or PC/CR versions when ordering as
> > > >>>the end railings are unique to each version.
> > > >>>Also, let me know if you want these with or without
> > > >>>decals.
> > > >>>Thanks!
> > > >>>We are offering 3 and 6 pack quantity discounts.  Information
> >available
> > > >>>on the website.
> > > >>>If you should have any questions or would like to place an order,
> >please
> > > >>>contact me off list at wrighttrak -AT- alltel.net
> > > >>>PLEASE NOTE - I will be going out of town on Friday afternoon
> >February
> > > >>>17th and will and will not be back until Monday afternoon February
> >20th.
> > > >>>If you should try and contact me during those days I will not be
> > > >>>available.  I always
> > > >>>take my notebook computer with me when I travel, but my destination
> >does
> > > >>>not have high speed internet hook ups available.  If you contact me
> > > >>>during the President's day weekend I will not be available - but I
> >WILL
> > > >>>contact you upon my return.
> > > >>>Thanks guys!  This is one very fine looking model.
> > > >>>Gary Wright
> > > >>>Wright Trak Railroad Models
> > > >>>P O Box 158
> > > >>>Clarkesville, GA  30523
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