@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!
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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.
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