I have made the decision (for how long is TBD) to deactivate PayPal as a payment option. They have made it increasingly difficult to do business with them compared to other available options and unless they can respond to my concerns in a way that addresses them, I will remove them permanently. I have been with them for over 20 years as the payment option on the site, but things change. I appreciate that for some of you, that may be a concern and if you prefer PayPal, I can still generate a direct PayPal request to you. I have added several other options to the site through square and also WooCommerce (Woo is what actually “powers” the commerce portion of the site anyway) so I can still accept secure payments via this site (in fact some of you have already gone that route)

PS – if you have something on order and paid via PayPal, don’t fret. Nothing has changed on that front. I will ship and the tracking info will be updated through PayPal.

Thank you for your understanding

A few have reached out indicating some issues getting through PayPal checkout. It has mostly been issues with it timing out on them. I have added other means beyond PayPal and Venmo, including a basic credit card portal powered by square and Cash App. I’m hopeful these additional options resolve any problems you might experience. If none of these work, I can arrange for something more direct.

I also know that some have had issues using the contact page/form. I have updated the page and am also making sure that the emaiis are being generated and sent. So, I am hopeful that if you want to reach out, you can and I will get it!

The first of the PRR X43A kits are available and the instructions for the PFE R-40-25 have been uploaded. Visit the Models page for links to these. There is also an Advance Speedwitch

The PFE R-40-25 parts set is now available. Details and ordering can be found via the Models page

K129.1- PRR G28 with circle keystone

K129.2 – PRR G28 with shadow keystone

There is a new kit… the Pennsy G28 gondola. Details can be found at the Models page

I have uploaded a beta version of the 1932 ARA GM&N/GM&O cars. You can find the link to that file here.

I have also restocked the etchings for the PRR F29. Those can be found by going to this page (scroll to part EP100 under the “currently available” section.) I should be caught up on all outstanding shipments this week. I apologize if your order was delayed for long… it has proven to be a challenging winter on too many fronts (i’d be happy to tel you about it in person if you want hear the tales of woe… ask me at an RPM… PS I’ve updated where I will be in the Events page)

The PRR G28 should be released at the Valley Forge RPM. I am building the pilot model right now. The PFE R-40-25 parts will follow right on the heels of that and then the PRR X43A in late March or early April.

There are some items that are back in stock:

• K126 – Milwaukee Road 271500-series 50′ single sheathed auto cars
• P127 – PRR X32A Underframe, Ends and Details
• P127.1 – PRR X32A Underframe, Ends and Details w/Shadow Keystone 50s lettering
• P126 – ATSF Bx-34 Duryea Cushion underframe Modified AAR Box Car
• P126.1 – ATSF Bx-34 Duryea Cushion underframe Modified AAR Box Car – 1959+ lettering
• P106 – New York Central Stock Car board-by-board Roof
• P109 – Lehigh New England rebuilt ARA Box Car parts set
• P111 – Maine Central Rebuilt ARA box car – Murphy rectangular panel roof
• P112 – Maine Central Rebuilt ARA box car – Murphy diagonal panel roof
• P123 – 50′ Murphy Combination Rectangular-Diagonal Panel Roof (ATSF, SP)

By the end of the weekend, the decks will be clear and all outstanding orders will be shipped or packed to ship at the beginning of the week. Big exhale. I have also been casting the new project and am ready to start shipping the first of those. This is the first full kit cast by me. It’s kind of exciting and I can feel the momentum starting build as the subsequent projects begin to line up. Here’s a link to the details about the Milwaukee car

Many years ago, when I thought I was going to model the Great Northern, Sunshine released kits for the plywood cars built in the 40s. I wanted to add a level of accuracy so Martin sent me a side and I tortuously used my milling machine’s XY table and a needle in the Chuck to emboss simulated nail holes in the surface. Martin released this as a “distressed” kit and I was the beneficiary of lots of sets of these sides. Now that I no longer need that many they are excess and can be yours… $20 per set. I don’t know for certain but I would guess they can be used to replace the sides on the Intermountain kits, too. Details via this link