In 1998 I approached K-Line about making a heavyweight car with PULLMAN on the facia. They sent a triple size outline of a sleeper body and I was to write in the lettering. I think it was $11,000 for a run of 251 with four names or numbers, minimum of 40 cars for each number. The first $1,000 would have bought me the first car with an authentication certificate. That car would be inspected for possible corrections. The balance ($5,000) of the $6,000 would start the production run. The final $5,000 would be due upon the 250 cars clearing customs. Shipment to my designated place of distribution was included. I contacted Davis Trains in Milford, Ohio and several hobby stores in Indianapolis and Chicago. None were interested in these cars at $50 each. Obviously I did not pursue this project. Giving credit where credit is due, Maury Kline gave me two years to change my mind before he ran the Night Route and New Orleans Pullman cars. John in Lansing, ILL
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