Why aren't more MTH dealers taking advantage of this program. The ones that are, are doing great. The thing you have to remember is to do a local name car or engine. You should start with a freight car. My opinion its a great way to make money and probably a few new customers.
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It seems like the market is being flooded with custom runs. Perhaps not every business wants to assume the risk for a potential product that might not sell well.
With the state of the supply chain / economy, I have to wonder if all these proposed products will ever be produced?
Been waiting almost a year now on 3 items.
Which, or where, is the MTH dealer that will sponsor the Premier Boston & Albany 0-8-0 switcher or 4-6-2 Pacific that I would like to buy?
MELGAR
Mel. The risk with motive power is much greater than freight which I know you are well aware.
A large NE dealer would need to step forward but most likely have no interest.
@DMASSO posted:Mel. The risk with motive power is much greater than freight which I know you are well aware.
A large NE dealer would need to step forward but most likely have no interest.
Don,
That's my point. Where is there a dealer in New England who would do my project? So, the custom-run business model leaves us without new product. Especially motive power.
I'm pleased that JR Junction Train and Hobby in Syracuse, New York has proposed custom runs of New York Central, Boston & Albany, and Rutland cabooses. But I think that's primarily due to the sales potential of the New York Central version. Same question regarding New Haven locomotives and rolling stock.
MELGAR
Maybe the delivery times of the past are still to fresh for both the customer and retailer.
@jim sutter posted:Why aren't more MTH dealers taking advantage of this program. The ones that are are doing great. The thing you have to remember is to do a local name car or engine. You should start with a freight car. My opinion its a great way to make money and probably a few new customers.
How do you know they are doing great? Just because people are ordering the custom pieces doesn't equate to "great" for the dealer. Most dealers take pre orders with little or no money down, so there is no immediate influx of cash. Furthermore only dealers and MTH know when and how much money is exchanged prior to product being delivered...if the dealer needs to shell out money up front that could be a strain on their day to day. You have to wonder how many people don't follow through with their commitment and back out of the order when the piece is delivered months/years later. As far as getting new customers, speaking from my experience, I've ordered special run items from place I never ordered before, but still go to my regular dealer for everything else. While the custom run stuff is cool, all the risk is on the dealer, so I can see why they might be hesitant to jump in.
Typically, dealers stay away from custom runs because of the risk of getting stuck with unsold product. If the minimum order quantity is not met, that dealer gets stuck with purchasing the remaining units. Not everyone can afford to take that risk in what is a fairly low profit business model. This is a brilliant business decision on the part of MTH as they have successfully shifted a majority of the cost risk to their dealer network.
Just my opinion based on experience with doing custom run projects. I cannot speak directly to MTHs current business practices, but if one wants a custom run, I would think that they could approach MTH and have anything done they want with the current tooling as long as they front the cost for the MOQ.
@SIRT posted:With the state of the supply chain / economy, I have to wonder if all these proposed products will ever be produced?
Been waiting almost a year now on 3 items.
If you get a product within a year after it was announced, that is good given all the obstacles. We may not like it - but that is the way it goes.
With that said - a good number of my recent purchases have been custom runs. Love em.
Paul - all good waits come to those with things - Licata
@GG1 4877 posted:Typically, dealers stay away from custom runs because of the risk of getting stuck with unsold product. If the minimum order quantity is not met, that dealer gets stuck with purchasing the remaining units. Not everyone can afford to take that risk in what is a fairly low profit business model. This is a brilliant business decision on the part of MTH as they have successfully shifted a majority of the cost risk to their dealer network.
Just my opinion based on experience with doing custom run projects. I cannot speak directly to MTHs current business practices, but if one wants a custom run, I would think that they could approach MTH and have anything done they want with the current tooling as long as they front the cost for the MOQ.
That's correct - (our club continues to do customs runs with MTH).
-Greg
Yeah, what you guys are saying makes sense to me, regarding the risk of making custom runs. I definitely have my mental list of locomotives and rolling stock I'd like to see done, even if they aren't mass produced, but of course the question is will they ever happen? For example, I wish Atlas would make LIRR and NY&A schemes for their MP-15's. I know MTH has them, but they are hard to find, and I want the better detailing of the Atlas models. If I have to, I will make my own custom models, but I'd rather the manufacturer makes them first.
Jim I love and have ordered custom runs to date but like club cars we will reach the saturation point and the manufacturers will reserve certain roads and manufacturers for themselves.
@jim sutter posted:Why aren't more MTH dealers taking advantage of this program. The ones that are are doing great. The thing you have to remember is to do a local name car or engine. You should start with a freight car. My opinion its a great way to make money and probably a few new customers.
You akso need colorful graphics snd a popular road name. You dont to be saddled with inventory at years end.
I think it also has to do with the dealer and the consumer base that surrounds them.
For example; here in the Syracuse area, we have @JR Junction Train & Hobby. Not only is Phil the proprietor, but also is our CNY-NRHS Club President, a member of the O gauge club attached to the Chapter, a Central New York area railroad modeler, NYCSHS Member and our age (mid/late 40's) and we have a "band of brothers" about the same age and modelling interests, which are also popular amongst the general public, and have direct lines to manufacturers which respect the level of detail and research we provide to release fun and accurate models. We're all active here on the forum and can gather interest in custom runs, such as the upcoming NYO&W sheathed boxcars, NYC and B&A cabooses. But not all the ideas we have come to fruition; some crash and burn.
It's the enthusiasm we encourage each other with that really gives our custom runs life.
My 2¢.
Thanks!
- Mario
@MELGAR posted:Which, or where, is the MTH dealer that will sponsor the Premier Boston & Albany 0-8-0 switcher or 4-6-2 Pacific that I would like to buy?
MELGAR
We were indeed looking at custom runs of a NYC Pacific, but the details on the MTH Premier were just too much off from actual NYC classes that we deemed it was not worth the reward. So research efforts were placed into the MTH Premier O&W F3A/B sets, Premier Finger Lakes Railway GP9, 2nd run of Railking NYC RS3 8223, Solvay Process tank cars and other yet to be announced.
Thanks!
- Mario
Speaking of custom runs! The TCA still has the Buxom Melons 36' reefer available here. I believe they originally commissioned 150 units (75 of each number), and as of today, they still have 45. Every TCA member should have one! 
Meanwhile, the Strasburg snowplow sold out very quickly.
As someone who collects MTH 36' woodsided reefers, I find the sold-out custom run pieces rather hard to find on the secondary market. These are coming out fast and furious lately. I currently have 46 on pre-order! 
@CentralFan1976 posted:We're all active here on the forum and can gather interest in custom runs, such as the upcoming NYO&W sheathed boxcars, NYC and B&A cabooses. But not all the ideas we have come to fruition; some crash and burn.It's the enthusiasm we encourage each other with that really gives our custom runs life.
My 2¢.
Thanks!
- Mario
Mario is 100% correct. We are doing the most we can do while keeping within our limits. We had plans for several years to eventually do a custom run caboose using MTH Premier N-6b caboose tooling. Unfortunately for us, the tooling has fallen into Lionel's hands and now we must acquire currently available MTH models and redecorate and customize them ourselves. Its disappointing for us, but more custom run projects are on our drawing boards that will get produced.
@Frank Mulligan posted:Speaking of custom runs! The TCA still has the Buxom Melons 36' reefer available here. I believe they originally commissioned 150 units (75 of each number), and as of today, they still have 45. Every TCA member should have one!
Meanwhile, the Strasburg snowplow sold out very quickly.
As someone who collects MTH 36' woodsided reefers, I find the sold-out custom run pieces rather hard to find on the secondary market. These are coming out fast and furious lately. I currently have 46 on pre-order!
I'm no prude but, that TCA Melon car was not a smart choice. I'm with you on the majority of 36' reefers being produced, MTH and Atlas.
@CentralFan1976 posted:We were indeed looking at custom runs of a NYC Pacific, but the details on the MTH Premier were just too much off from actual NYC classes that we deemed it was not worth the reward. So research efforts were placed into the MTH Premier O&W F3A/B sets, Premier Finger Lakes Railway GP9, 2nd run of Railking NYC RS3 8223, Solvay Process tank cars and other yet to be announced.
Thanks!
- Mario
The unfortunate fact is that MTH is not offering (especially steam) locomotives and (especially passenger) cars in the same quantities that they once did. So, the loss of MTH in the marketplace is becoming apparent. As of now, there hasn't been any MTH custom-run item that I have purchased. MTH was my preferred train-maker.
MELGAR
@Frank Mulligan posted:Speaking of custom runs! The TCA still has the Buxom Melons 36' reefer available here. I believe they originally commissioned 150 units (75 of each number), and as of today, they still have 45. Every TCA member should have one!
Well, not every TCA member wants something like that. Maybe if they made something classy instead.
While not MTH, Grzyboski’s is doing a custom run of two Lionel Legacy Reading & Northern SD40-2’s. To the best of my knowledge, it is only the 2nd or 3rd time they’ve offered a custom run (a couple of years ago, they had a very nice Delaware - Lackawanna C420).
I’d like to see some custom runs of at least some rolling stock of products for those of us who live in Northeast.
@Chris Lonero posted:I’d like to see some custom runs of at least some rolling stock of products for those of us who live in Northeast.
It’s a start…
Hopefully many more in years to come.
@Chris Lonero posted:I’d like to see some custom runs of at least some rolling stock of products for those of us who live in Northeast.
We're testing that market too!
@Chris Lonero
Let us know what you are looking for - maybe something that we can tie together with here in the midwest!
It’s Really Nice seeing stuff done with a specific locale target. There’s so Many of Us that are sick of the endless runs of the same old stuff over n over n over !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Guess what ??? We stopped buying !!!
Here’s hoping we are Now experiencing a bit of a hobby rejuvenation with the targeting of Long Ignored Markets !!!! I’m enjoying seeing New products I want that have never been done before !!! I hope you are too !!!
Cheers !!!! 🙂
PS-2 covered hoppers are what I would like to see.
You could start with this one.
@Berwyns Toys and Trains posted:We're testing that market too!
@Chris Lonero
Let us know what you are looking for - maybe something that we can tie together with here in the midwest!
I believe these are hot sellers! They are a great looking design! Good luck! I hope you sell a ton!
Shouldn't Berwyns Trains be doing a car featuring what comes natural from Berwyn, a Saturday night ritual:
@Berwyns Toys and Trains posted:We're testing that market too!
@Chris Lonero
Let us know what you are looking for - maybe something that we can tie together with here in the midwest!
I ordered both when first announced… can’t go wrong with Nipper (or PRSL)!!!
I ordered two custom run pieces from berwyns. the rock island geep and matching caboose. both were flawless and look amazing. my first time dealing with them and they were really great. from easy online ordering to phone calls the whole nine yards.
While they are making many mth engines in road names I collect. while the prices are very reasonable there are just so many of there custom runs engines I want its hard to get them all.
with all this inflation and gas prices being what they are its hard to save for train money.
while I will still buy another custom engine or two from berwyns when I get the funds. that is if they are still in stock. its hard to get all the models I would like that are being made.
there are so many custom mth runs already by berwyns and others that its almost to many comming out at once.
just saying maybe with the economy and other things. hobby shops could maybe do custom runs not so often. perhaps twice a year and promote these in advance so those of us with limited train budgets could save the money. it feels like there is somthing new out almost every month I want but dont have the funds to pre order or get.
I love mth products and my collection is almost 65 percent mth. I used to and still do order from the bigger online hobby shops if they have what I want. especially if what I want is on sale.
as far as getting new customers by hobby shops with these special runs. at least for me these custom runs do just that. being a midwest guy and running midwest road names. its where my engine dollars will go for now. so places like berwys are now my new go to hobby shop for new models I like and want.
@Lionelzwl2012 posted:While they are making many mth engines in road names I collect. while the prices are very reasonable there are just so many of there custom runs engines I want its hard to get them all.
with all this inflation and gas prices being what they are its hard to save for train money.
I share your view. I spent a lot on MTH stuff and custom runs last year, including 2 engines and several cars from Berwyn's. Part of the reason was not knowing how long the new MTH would last. In speaking with the owner of Berwyn's, his position was (probably shared by a lot of hobby shops) he didn't know how long MTH's run will last, either. Berwyn's is doing road names I like, too and that continues to capture my attention. As long as demand is robust, hopefully we are in a great position to enjoy looking at the new runs and choosing the gotta haves within our budgets.
Mike
@Frank Mulligan posted:Speaking of custom runs! The TCA still has the Buxom Melons 36' reefer available here. I believe they originally commissioned 150 units (75 of each number), and as of today, they still have 45. Every TCA member should have one!
Maybe they should open up the offer to non-TCA members if they are not selling well now. I tried to open that link but one must be a member just to look at the car?
@BenLMaggi posted:Well, not every TCA member wants something like that. Maybe if they made something classy instead.
You realize that was a real life company and the car features the actual company logo, right?
-Greg
@Greg Houser posted:You realize that was a real life company and the car features the actual company logo, right?
-Greg
Did they in fact have reefers ?
AFAIK it's a fantasy scheme....Greg
@jim sutter posted:Why aren't more MTH dealers taking advantage of this program. The ones that are, are doing great. The thing you have to remember is to do a local name car or engine. You should start with a freight car. My opinion its a great way to make money and probably a few new customers.
Jim:
I am somewhat puzzled by your question. Just about every dealer I buy from has done/are doing custom runs and most have done/are doing a number of them. They include Patrick's Trains, Mr. Muffin, Grzyboski Trains, Nicholas Smith, Stockyard Express, the Public Delivery Track and Trainworld. The only one that hasn't is CharlesRo. And there are a number of other Forum Sponsors who do custom runs as well, including Berwyns' Trains, JR Junction and Nassau Hobby.
Pat
I would like to see some REA owned cars in their 1929 to 1953 paint scheme (without the large red diamond). This scheme lasted well into the 60s. This is off HO Brass Trains Inc site.
This scheme was on a release of the rebuilt troop car (express car), but all of that run had the warped underframes. So I'd like to see Atlas do that one again.
This scheme would also be good on the 53'6" wood express reefer.
@CentralFan1976 posted:It’s a start…
Hopefully many more in years to come.
The engine you had mentioned is already being done by my LHS
@bluelinec4 posted:The engine you had mentioned is already being done by my LHS
This is a joint custom run between us and Scags EZ Catch Electric Train Shop. When produced it will be available at both stores.
That's a great idea, your two stores working together. Look at the beautiful engine, you two will have for sell.
@bluelinec4 posted:The engine you had mentioned is already being done by my LHS
Hi Ben!
Been a long time and it’s good to hear from you!
This was an excursion to our station this weekend, maybe these are next!
Thanks!
- Mario
Nassau Hobby Center is doing a number of custom runs, all prototypical. Check out what's coming and preorder on there website.
It’s a good time to be collecting!
- Mario
Some time back in the 90's we did this reefer. I got the idea from a sign in front of a small market in Crabtree PA. I called Fike's Dairy and ask them if I could use their logo and they said yes. It was always one of my favorites.
@CentralFan1976 posted:Hi Ben!
Been a long time and it’s good to hear from you!
This was an excursion to our station this weekend, maybe these are next!
Thanks!
- Mario
MArio
Still have some of the solder you sent me awhile back
@PRRMP54 posted:Maybe they should open up the offer to non-TCA members if they are not selling well now. I tried to open that link but one must be a member just to look at the car?
I believe that to be correct. If I am not signed in on the TCA website, I only see 4 cars for sale, and not all of the others.
@CentralFan1976 posted:It’s a good time to be collecting!
- Mario
I'm going broke! And, the only thing I am collecting are MTH 36' woodsided reefers! (I have ordered a handful of boxcars too).
For those that are collecting all things Strasburg, I'd suggest getting your order in for this asap!
Order NOW – Limited Quantity Offering... AS PAINTED BY THE STRASBURG RAILROAD! Pennsylvania Railroad Double Sheathed Box Car #96451 is on the property of the Strasburg Railroad. It’s currently decorated in the PRR Union Line livery. Never before offered in O Gauge, from any manufacturer, METCA is offering this MTH Exclusive Custom Run of this famous car. This Premier Double Sheathed woodside box car (20-99358) features MTH’s historically top of the line features. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal handrails and die-cast sprung trucks. Please, do not delay; order today. Production quantity already determined. Less than 100 being made. First come, first served.
I have always enjoyed seeing custom run cars. I think that the are colorful and add to a layout if one is inclined to buy them.
Over the years I have purchased a few,mostly models of real cars. However,two of my favorites are fantasy cars from Jim's Train Shop: Fikes Dairy and Altoona Curve Beer cars.
Speaking of Jim's Train Shop,it was always an interesting visit,over and above,to see the many Weaver custom run cars over the years.
Jim did many hoppers that would have never been made if he did not do them,good stuff! Custom run cars really represent a selection of rolling stock that we would never see otherwise.
Norm
Norm, Thanks for those kind words. They are appreciated.
I’m clueless regarding the finances of running a train store, so disregard this entire thought if need be. But, custom runs have become one of my favorite parts of the hobby. I really enjoy them and have bought quite a few of them. I hope the minimums don’t get raised to the point of making them undoable.
@Greg Houser posted:You realize that was a real life company and the car features the actual company logo, right?
And now I want one--you can always tell the wife that it is prototypical! 
@jim sutter posted:Some time back in the 90's we did this reefer. I got the idea from a sign in front of a small market in Crabtree PA. I called Fike's Dairy and ask them if I could use their logo and they said yes. It was always one of my favorites.
That was a nice-looking car, Jim!
@Tuscan Jim posted:And now I want one--you can always tell the wife that it is prototypical!
Funny, but true story. I also have the MTH Buxom Mellons roadside stand. I'm going to edit the sign using Evans Designs and make decals to add my wife's name to the logo and place on roadside stand sign and the reefer. Fortunately, my wife has a great sense of humor and doesn't mind in the least.
-Greg
Tuscan Jim, Thank you.
@Greg Houser posted:You realize that was a real life company and the car features the actual company logo, right?
-Greg
You realize that having a prototype doesn't make it classy, right?
In this thread, Greg Houser writes:
“You realize that was a real life company and the car features the actual company logo, right?”
Then, further along in this thread, Greg Houser writes:
”AFAIK it's a fantasy scheme....Greg”
I’m confused. Which is correct?
@Mark V. Spadaro posted:In this thread, Greg Houser writes:
“You realize that was a real life company and the car features the actual company logo, right?”
Then, further along in this thread, Greg Houser writes:
”AFAIK it's a fantasy scheme....Greg”
I’m confused. Which is correct?
Both
@MikeH posted:Both
Please explain as the quoted statements appear contradictory. Thanks.
It was a real company and the car in question features the actual company logo. However, the car itself is not prototypical.
@Mark V. Spadaro posted:In this thread, Greg Houser writes:
“You realize that was a real life company and the car features the actual company logo, right?”
Then, further along in this thread, Greg Houser writes:
”AFAIK it's a fantasy scheme....Greg”
I’m confused. Which is correct?
What's confusing? It was a real company and that was one of their logos but they never had advertising on a reefer.
- Greg
@BenLMaggi posted:You realize that having a prototype doesn't make it classy, right?
We just don't share the same sense of humor.
-Greg
@MikeH posted:It was a real company and the car in question features the actual company logo. However, the car itself is not prototypical.
Greg mentioned nothing about the type of car. He wrote “scheme”
What's confusing? It was a real company and that was one of their logos but they never had advertising on a reefer.
- Greg
Certainly that point was not made clear from your post.
@Mark V. Spadaro posted:Greg mentioned nothing about the type of car. He wrote “scheme”
Mark, I beg your pardon. The paint scheme is not prototypical.
I, too, passed on the Buxom Melons car as thought all was fantasy ..while having seen other fruit labels that LOOKED like fantasy, but were marketing attractions, so l should have known better. But appreciate the discussion, as was a western company, if still a fantasy car. I , in Atlas reefers, bought by"real estate rules", location, location, location, and if based on reality. I have been pleased with some of the UP Mich. cars, but the hobby shop profit discussion, in a hobby segment dependent on "population, population, population" explains the dearth of custom cars for less common roads west of Chicago. My opportunity loss. That IH covered hopper is interesting, but l understand such hoppers weren't in (wide?) use until after WWII stream era. I just wonder where all these cars are advertised, as am guessing I have missed some (as first seen above).
Hello All, not that long ago, someone advertised a special run of a "wood" box car with the "Western Electric" logo and I lost track of the advertisement.
I worked for Western Electric and its successors for 40 years in Massachusetts and I would like to add one of those cars to my layout. I know that the company started in Milwaukee and spread around the country when the Bell System took it over.
Any information about this car will be appreciated.
@Art Howes posted:Hello All, not that long ago, someone advertised a special run of a "wood" box car with the "Western Electric" logo and I lost track of the advertisement.
I worked for Western Electric and its successors for 40 years in Massachusetts and I would like to add one of those cars to my layout. I know that the company started in Milwaukee and spread around the country when the Bell System took it over.
Any information about this car will be appreciated.
I believe this is what you are looking for: Berwyn's custom run
@Mark V. Spadaro posted:What's confusing? It was a real company and that was one of their logos but they never had advertising on a reefer.
- Greg
Certainly that point was not made clear from your post.
@MikeH posted:Mark, I beg your pardon. The paint scheme is not prototypical.
'Fantasy scheme' is common vernacular for anything not prototypical. For example putting PRR on the tender for a Berk or Big Boy or putting advertising on the side of rolling stock if it was never done in real life. A forum search will most likely return several threads as examples. By posting the pic of the historical advertising I was providing proof the company and advertising actually existed while stating that as far as I know, the reefer is a fantasy scheme. But it could have existed... 
-Greg
"This is a joint custom run between us and Scags EZ Catch Electric Train Shop. When produced it will be available at both stores."
Is this listed on your website? I see the Atlas HO Fingers Lakes special run, but not the O gauge three rail loco. Thanks.
@Landsteiner posted:"This is a joint custom run between us and Scags EZ Catch Electric Train Shop. When produced it will be available at both stores."
Is this listed on your website? I see the Atlas HO Fingers Lakes special run, but not the O gauge three rail loco. Thanks.
Here's a quick link; https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/...finger-lakes-railway
Thanks!
- Mario
Thanks. Much appreciated.
@Landsteiner posted:"This is a joint custom run between us and Scags EZ Catch Electric Train Shop. When produced it will be available at both stores." Is this listed on your website? I see the Atlas HO Fingers Lakes special run, but not the O gauge three rail loco. Thanks.
We are only taking advance reservations for now. MTH has not assigned a product number to it yet so we cannot put it on our web site like other products. This locomotive most likely won't get run until sometime next year. If you are interested, please give us a call at (315) 451-6551 to reserve.
Thank you Frank. I placed an order for one car with Berwyn's.
@jim sutter posted:PS-2 covered hoppers are what I would like to see.
You could start with this one.
I have to agree Jim, I’ve been hoping that MTH would do these in an RJ Corman scheme. It’s been a long time since they have done Corman items and RJ runs a lot of these.
@Frank Mulligan posted:For those that are collecting all things Strasburg, I'd suggest getting your order in for this asap!
METCA MTH Pennsylvania Union Line Box Car
Order NOW – Limited Quantity Offering... AS PAINTED BY THE STRASBURG RAILROAD! Pennsylvania Railroad Double Sheathed Box Car #96451 is on the property of the Strasburg Railroad. It’s currently decorated in the PRR Union Line livery. Never before offered in O Gauge, from any manufacturer, METCA is offering this MTH Exclusive Custom Run of this famous car. This Premier Double Sheathed woodside box car (20-99358) features MTH’s historically top of the line features. The car features a stamped metal frame, metal handrails and die-cast sprung trucks. Please, do not delay; order today. Production quantity already determined. Less than 100 being made. First come, first served.
What class PRR car does this represent?
@mwb posted:What class PRR car does this represent?
I tried to find the ancestry of the car in Strasburg but I failed. Anyone?
I think most, if not all, of the rolling stock in the Strasburg Railroad's possession are repaints and not representations of their original heritage.
Enjoying this thread. Here are the custom runs I currently have on order. What custom runs do you have on order?
Sorry, couldn't find a pic of the TCA cars for some reason but I LOVE the above two boxcars.
The Genco, besides the obvious Godfather reference, has great colors and graphics. The PRSL boxcar has one of my favorite logos - The gramaphone and dog
These custom runs are great fun. So many shortlines and fallen flags getting some motive power or rolling stock. MTH and Pat's trains has been good to Northern Michigan railfans. Mr. Muffin has put out a couple of nice pieces too as well as Berwyns and others!
Now just need…..
With the heavy fish belly frame and some small lettering it looks like an XL class early box car.
The NYC and B&A custom runs are now open @JR Junction Train & Hobby!
The CNY-NRHS restored:
The R&GV restored:
And the B&A!
Thanks!
- Mario
We have all our custom run Products posted on our web site here:
https://jrjunction.com/custom-run-announcements/
There are more announcements to be made soon!
@JR Junction Train & Hobby posted:We have all our custom run Products posted on our web site here:
https://jrjunction.com/custom-run-announcements/There are more announcements to be made soon!
Looking forward to the MTH Finger Lakes EMD GP9 #1751!!!
I have bought custom run cars from the Upper Michigan group because l thought they were interesting, even if out of my concentration on roads in Great Plains to Rockies. Dealers are going to do what they know, geographically, except, maybe for transcontinentals like Santa Fe. Who else is out of northeast but Mr. Muffin, the Wheeling shop, and Public Delivery Track? So those are my hope for custom car sources. Not that any of them could not gin out a car of universal interest.
From what I've noticed, custom runs seem to sell very well. I don't really see inventory hanging around after the pre-orders are filled. Plus, practically every day we get notification of a new custom run being offered. I suppose we haven't hit the saturation point yet.
The idea of commissioning a custom run or 2 or 3 has penetrated my thick cranium. I'm curious how the process works.
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