trumptrain posted:I have a scale brass camelback by Williams. It has bronze gearing and runs like a clock. This is a Williams before Bachman. It was manufactured by Samhongsa. ( sp? ) Of course like most Williams steamers, its not much on smoke. I do like his engine a lot!
If you ever want to know history about Williams Electric Trains, Frank Vacek knows lots. He worked for Jerry Williams for many years. Frank played a large part in the design of the scale Williams Hudson. OGR might want to interview Frank. It would make for a good read!
Yes Patrick, it is spelled correctly. Their business cards however were presented it as Sam Hong Sa. Seoul Korea is a vast place. While visiting Cho Nam Dal (President of Ajin Precision) in his 4th floor office I inquired where Samhongsa was in Seoul. Mr Cho pointed out his window to a building a block away and said "over there".
I had often heard that the builders used the same sources for paint, decals and other resources. I also understood that many of the employees visited the same "watering holes".
Train builders are an interesting culture all their own.
Lou N
