You may find the following post interesting about CLW... I found and digitized my 3/1/2000 CLW current product list with future products announcements.
It seems that CLW had revised its product lines to include new transmission and drives systems (were these newer Weaver drives?).
New & updated Kits for CLW in early 2000 for EMD include: GP30 and GP35, GP38, GP40-2 GP50, GP35, F3, F7, F9's, E7, E8, and E9's, SD35, SD40 and SD45, SD40-2 and SD45-2, SD40-T, and SD45-T2.
Revised Alco models were PA-1, FA-1/2, Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton 2400 HP Transfer Locomotive ("Center Cab").
New CLW EMD Kits were to include the GP30, SD50, SD60 and SD70 series diesels. Has anyone seen or owns or has pics of these any of these CLW "New" EMD Kits?
Anyway, here is are the CLW documents...
Regards, Steve
CLW
17525 Alder Street Ste. 46
Hesperia, California 92345
PHONE: 760 244-9222
FAX 760 244-9322
www.centrallocomotiveworks.corn clw2000@earthlink.net
General Information
Central Locomotive Works was originally established in 1947, by Mr. Robert A. Smith. Over the years 'Bob' produced some 40 different models of steam and diesel locomotives in kit form. Bob decided to retire and in August of 1998 the company was sold and relocated to Hesperia, California.
The new 'CENTRAL' plans to produce many of the former kits as well as new models. The models will also be offered custom built, or custom built and painted. Our objective is to produce models which accurately replicate locomotive layout and dimensions, and provide for a moderate level of detail. The former chassis and drive train, except for the gearboxes, has been updated with some new component parts resulting in substantially better performance and added weight for much improved tractive effort. Etched body parts have also been improved for detail and ease of assembly. The new models will be the best brass locomotives on the market when it comes to overall quality and price.
Parts
We have over 1,000 lost wax brass, bronze, and nickel-silver castings in our inventory. Also, new parts are being added almost daily. An updated parts and price list for diesel and steam is available for $3.50, postage paid, or the list can be downloaded from our website. Prices listed are good through July 1, 2000.
Chassis/Drive Systems
Several diesel chassis/drive kits ('section I') are available now. These include GP30 and GP35, GP38 GP50, F's, SD35, SD40 and SD45, SD40-2 and SD45-2, SD40-T and SD45-T2. We continue to test the new redesigned chassis/drive systems for performance, durability, and overall quality. We have redesigned the chassis frame to reflect a more prototypical appearance and provide some additional weight. The frame, fuel tank, and air tanks are all machined from solid brass stock. Several of the models can be built in various configurations in order to correctly model a particular diesel. Fuel tanks will be offered in several different sizes as well. The new system is a high entry type, using CLW's chain tower to drive our rugged and reliable CLW gear boxes. The motor has been redesigned to incorporate ball bearings, dynamically balanced shaft, and dual flywheels. Overall drive ratios of 10:1, 13.33:1, 15:1 (standard), 16.67:1, and 20:1 are available to meet individual operating needs. With the 15:1 drive ratio, the test chassis for the GP38's through GP50's, pulled 45 Weaver 50' box cars, weighted to NMRA specifications, through two 72' radius curves at about 1.8 amps. We think you will be well pleased with the redesigned diesel kits. The new chassis can be easily modified to retrofit models form other manufacturers such as Weaver, MTH, as well as older existing CLW models. A chassis/drive kit will be available very soon for the Red Caboose GP9 models. Kit prices for the new chassis/drive systems will be $345.00 to $445.00 depending on model and options required. We can also provide them built-up for an additional cost of about $120.00. We also offer conversion work to retrofit new chassis/drive systems to existing CLW models as well as other manufactures products. Call for quotes regarding your re-power needs.
There are many more new and exciting changes going on at 'Central', so stay tuned and watch for our upcoming ads or drop us a line for specific information. Also, if you have access to the Internet, check out our website at www.centrallocomotiveworks.com.
The best to you and Happy Railroading!
CLW
Central Locomotive Works, Inc.
17525 Alder Street Ste. 46
Hesperia, California 92345
PHONE: 760 244-9222
FAX 760 244-9322
www.centrallocomotiveworks.com c1w2000@earthlink.net
Kits and Built-Up Models
General
We manufacture several diesel locomotive model kits. These kits are fabricated from machined brass, three level etched brass sheet, and lost wax process brass castings. The diesel kits, when completed by the modeler, provide an accurate, scaled and moderately detailed model of the prototype. Kits will cost an average of 35 to 50% less than the comparable import models. Although the kits include many detail castings, several manufacturers have parts available for providing higher levels of detail as the modeler would desire. The same is true with respect to lighting, sound, and state-of-the-art control. Some of the major features of CLW locomotives are fidelity to scale and general layout, accurate detail, high tractive effort, durability, great performance, low maintenance, and if desired, they can be run outdoors.
Hood Units
Complete diesel kits ( sections I and 2) are now being processed. Artwork for etchings has been enhanced and films are being developed. The first kits offered will be the GP40-2 ( now available ), GP38-2 ( April ), SD40-2 (May), SD45-2 (June), and both 'Tunnel Motors' in July. Other planned releases include the GP30, GP35, F3, F7 and F9's, E7, E8, and E9's. Order forms are available for these models and reservations are now being taken. Other releases planned later for this year include GP30, GP50 and SD50. The new diesel kit prices will range from $535.00 to $775.00, depending on model and options requested. In addition, we will offer all diesels built-up and primer painted, and built-up and custom painted. Price ranges for built-up and custom painted models will range from $975.00 to $1,350.00. Order forms are now available for these models and deposits of $150.00 for kits and $300.00 for built-up models will be required to reserve your choice.
PA's and FA's
We will be bringing the PA kit back. We have obtained actual erection drawings and are reviewing best methods for redesigning the kit. Our current plan is to offer the PA's during the last quarter of this year. Meanwhile, thanks to the many of you who are using CLVV's various castings, trucks and drive kits to upgrade other manufactures models. The Alco 6 wheel passenger truck is now in stock as is the AAR type B truck.
Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton 2400 HP Transfer Locomotive ("Center Cab")
We are planning another run of this kit. Art work is being revised to provide 3-level etching detail and a new chassis/drive system is being designed. It is a fine model, and very popular with modelers who model north-eastern railroads, particularly the PRR. Santa Fe also had similar units. The Baldwin 3 axle truck used for this model and other applications such as the AS-616, is now available.
E's and F's
F unit chassis/drives kits are ready now and complete kits should be ready by early spring; F3, F7, F9 E7, E8, and E9 all with companion "B" units and all with the new chassis/drive system. Also, a chassis/drive kit is now available for the ALL Nation F3 for $335.00 plus $10.00 S&H. The E's will have 36' driving wheels with 13.33:1 or 15:1 overall gearing in order for them to run compatibly with the Geeps and SD's with 15:1 or 16.67:1 respective gearing and 40" drivers, without use of decoders or voltage regulators.
New Models?
Several new diesels, both EMD and GE units, are in the works. Along with the GP30, we will be introducing the SD50, SD60 and SD70 series diesels.
CLW
Central Locomotive Works, Inc.
17525 Alder Street Ste. 46 Hesperia, California 92345 | 760 244-9222 FAX 760 244-9322 clw2000@earthlink.net |
CLW Trucks
We produce several diesel truck types: EMD Blomberg (3 styles and type M), EMD 6 wheel Flexicoil (all brake configurations), EMD HTC, EMD 6 wheel passenger truck, AAR type A, AAR-type B, Alco `Trimount', Alco 6 wheel passenger truck (PA), and the Baldwin C truck as used on the Baldwin-LimaHamilton Transfer locomotives (Center Cab) and AS-616's. As you may already know, all CLW's diesel trucks are fully sprung and in most cases, mimic the prototype. We review each truck for possible improvements in performance and detail accuracy. The PA truck, for instance, has received a new bolster and transoms. New truck journals with rotating bearing caps will be available for the HTC, Flexicoil, Blomberg type M and AAR type B trucks for modeling contemporary prototype practices.
CLW Drives
As for those rugged CLW drives, we will continue to offer the current configurations of gear boxes. We think they're pretty tough to beat! The assembled combination of individual component materials gives the CLW gear box 'lubrication free' qualities. The drives should have a performance life of about 2500 hours The gear boxes themselves have a ratio of 1 0: 1. The drive systems for new chassis will be of the high entry type, using a chain tower to transfer power from motor to gear box. We have looked at and tried several methods of transfer, such as gear tower, belt drive, etc. We found the chain tower to be the best overall method. It also provides a choice of various gearing options to the modeler at no extra cost. The new CLW kit will be offered with 15:1 overall drive ratio or 83 scale mph's as standard. Other ratio options are 10:1, 13.33:1, 16.67:1 and 20:1. Another benefit of the chain tower is that E's with 36' drivers and GP's, SD's, and others with 40' drivers can run at the same speeds without the aid of voltage regulators or decoders. New universals and shafts for the motor-to-tower connection, made for CLW by NorthWest Short Line, are now standard. These universals operate at high shaft rpm and have minimal vibration.
CLW Motors
The two CLW motors previously used for the diesels are no longer manufactured by Pitman and as a result we've had a new motor built by Pittman. The new motor ( #8224 ) is custom made for CLW, and incorporates some improvements. The shaft is dynamically balanced and supported by ball bearings, and dual flywheels are also added.
New Wheelsets
We will be offering .145" width, .115" 'Proto-O', and .115" 'Proto-48' blackened steel wheelsets made for us by NorthWest Short Line, as an option to the standard .172' CLW wheelset. We'll also offer nickel-silver wheelsets on special order basis.
Axle Roller Bearings
We also offer roller bearing inserts for those of you that require long steady hours of run time. These are normally placed in models used in museums and other public display situations. The bearings which are only 3/16' in diameter, have a load rating of 30 lb. each!
Check our parts and price list for current prices.
