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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Graeme Walker
Well, I ordered 9, but I’ve been squirrelling away some cash each week since the pre orders opened 3 years ago. What I didn’t really budget for was the cost of freight to Oz, that cost the same as two cars.
Just hope the shipping doesn’t take to long.
Graeme Queensland
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
alsands@...
Mike, not too many HOn3 modelers in Western Australia, don't even have ant full service Train Stores
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Mike Conder
I assume you are calculating AU$120 for the model and AU$46 for shipping? That sounds about right, unfortunately. But maybe a bunch of you could join together and get several models all shipped together, that should cut down on shipping cost per model. Mike Conder
On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 6:12 PM <alsands@...> wrote: Approx $au166.00 each, a tad too expensive, poor exchange rate and overpriced postage --
Mike Conder
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
alsands@...
Approx $au166.00 each, a tad too expensive, poor exchange rate and overpriced postage
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Re: "Third Rail Ends"
Randy Hees
There was (and now is again) a "End of Standard Gauge" sign on the D&RGW at the west end of Antonito Colorado, now on the Cumbres and Toltec. Randy Hees
On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 12:11 PM Russ Norris <rbnorrisjr@...> wrote: At last month's EBT reunion, I was driving along the highway following the tracks south from Mount Union (three rail country) and came to the point where the third rail ends. Sure enough, there was a sign there announcing "Third rail ends". I have been checking the catalogs online for a similar type sign and haven't run across any. Have any of you run across this rather unique dual gauge/narrow gauge signage?
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Yeah I had to send mine through my mail-forwarding service in Florida. (It’s not cheap either, but about 1/3 of what UPS was charging.)
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Overseas postage definitely is very steep. I ordered mine to be shipped to Chicago. Means I will have to wait till summer though when my son comes for a visit.
Robert
Von: HOn3@groups.io <HOn3@groups.io> im Auftrag von martin feldwick <trackpass@...>
Gesendet: Samstag, 30. Oktober 2021 15:51 An: HOn3@groups.io <HOn3@groups.io> Betreff: Re: [HOn3] San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars These will be way too expensive for me over here in the UK but they look fine models .....................
Martin
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
At this point, though, I would rather pay quite a bit more than not having those models at all.
Robert Furrer
Von: HOn3@groups.io <HOn3@groups.io> im Auftrag von Mike Chamberlain <mikec6201@...>
Gesendet: Samstag, 30. Oktober 2021 14:28 An: HOn3@groups.io <HOn3@groups.io> Betreff: Re: [HOn3] San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars .... , still cheaper than Blackstone ! Never thought I would pay this much for a car though . I shudder to think what the BS K28 and K36 will cost .
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"Third Rail Ends"
Russ Norris
At last month's EBT reunion, I was driving along the highway following the tracks south from Mount Union (three rail country) and came to the point where the third rail ends. Sure enough, there was a sign there announcing "Third rail ends". I have been checking the catalogs online for a similar type sign and haven't run across any. Have any of you run across this rather unique dual gauge/narrow gauge signage?
-- Russ Norris, MMR Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://blacklogvalleyrailroad.blogspot.com/
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Mike Chamberlain
I just paid for my 4 yesterday . Guessing I will have them next week .......Mike
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Rio Grande
I did pre order some as well, but unfortunately they are not in my current budget. They do look great tho.
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Mark Lewis
All: I saw production samples of the HOn3 CONOCO Tank Cars, at the 2021 NNGC in Hickory, NC, back in early September. They looked amazing! Looking forward to receiving my order of Tank Cars. Mark Lewis Narrow gauge modeling in N.C.
On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 11:46 AM bassb04011 <fishingmaine@...> wrote:
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
martin feldwick
These will be way too expensive for me over here in the UK but they look fine models .The Blackstone locos look like they are made by Kader so maybe they will take it all over like in the UK where Bachmann who are noted for good quality scale models in the UK,not lower end stuff, released previously private commisions under the EFE label .I probably wont be able to afford them but I do have brass to while away the hours and lots of kits to keep me quiet . Martin
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
bassb04011
These things are beautiful. SJ really did a good job.
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I grabbed two On3 and one HOn3. Can’t wait to get them in hand.
Brian
On Oct 30, 2021, at 11:32 AM, Dale Buxton <dbtuathaddana@...> wrote:
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Dale Buxton <dbtuathaddana@...>
My information was 30 days old and my email notice from San Juan arrived late last night. My cars are ordered now though. Dale
Hi All
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Dale Buxton <dbtuathaddana@...>
The sample I saw two years ago rolled very freely. F.Y.I. The story goes that the trucks these cars rode on came from the scrapped Ingoldsby Coal gons. The story also goes that Kadee 4' 8" trucks were based on the Ingoldsby cars trucks. All of my Division Point CONOCO Tall Dome Tank Cars ride on these trucks and they roll GREAT! So if you decide you don't like the San Juan trucks (which I totally doubt you will), you have a second excellent choice to go to. Dale
On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 8:50 AM Ric Case <ebtmodeler@...> wrote:
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Bill M
Hi All
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I can chime in here on this. They are most definitely in Denver. Seen the pix and Doug is a best friend. As for kits thereof, no plans at this time. Lastly, I can also attest to the amazing quality of the cars. The castings are superb. Bill
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Ric Case
Does anyone know what the rolling quality of the trucks might be!
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I am spoiled with the Blackstone trucks! Ric Case EBT Modeler Hamilton Ohio 1-513-375-7694
On Oct 30, 2021, at 10:46 AM, Craig Linn <drgw346@...> wrote:
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
If we ever see them Mike.
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I sure hope I am wrong…but every time I discuss the engines/reruns with them…they keep saying they need to go over and inspect the molds. And with Covid they indicated it would be a while. Back on the San Juan cars..they look great. I’m OK paying a bit more for higher quality. Has anyone heard of they will be offering kit form? Craig
On Oct 30, 2021, at 8:28 AM, Mike Chamberlain <mikec6201@...> wrote:
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Re: San Juan Model Co. CONOCO tank cars
Mike Chamberlain
Ordered 4 last night , still cheaper than Blackstone ! Never thought I would pay this much for a car though . I shudder to think what the BS K28 and K36 will cost .
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