Does anyone know a custom painter/builder who specifically works on trolleys? I have been investigating a couple of projects and it seems pretty complicated by the time you find motors to fit, lighting, details and electronics. Is there any chance of one-stop shopping? In general, do most trolley enthusiasts build their own models?
Thanks!
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In general, do most trolley enthusiasts build their own models?
Yes.
THE ONLY PERSON I CAN THINK OF IS JIM OSBOURNE OF MIDWEST TRAIN HOBBIES IN COLUMBUS OHIO.HE USED TO DO THAT KIND OF WORK SEVERAL YEARS AGO BUT I DON'T KNOW IF HE STILL DOES.. I THINK THERE WASM ALSO A MAN IN MASSACHUSETTS WHOSE LAST NAME WAS DUSCHENE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT.
THE ONLY PERSON I CAN THINK OF IS JIM OSBOURNE OF MIDWEST TRAIN HOBBIES IN COLUMBUS OHIO.HE USED TO DO THAT KIND OF WORK SEVERAL YEARS AGO BUT I DON'T KNOW IF HE STILL DOES.. I THINK THERE WASM ALSO A MAN IN MASSACHUSETTS WHOSE LAST NAME WAS DUSCHENE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT.
Jim is still selling his custom shells as of the last East Penn meet this past year. But, that's what you get - a shell. All of the details, drives, etc are on the buyer, so that's far from a complete model.
That other name rings a bell, too....
Norman Houser is a fellow that paints model trains. He works on trolleys and rapid transit cars. He always attends the East Penn Meet and our meet in New Brunswick. I think he lives in northern NY. I don't have his address or phone number off hand but you should be able to find it on the net. If you can't get back to me and I will get it for you.
Nate
New York City Model Transit Assn.
Many Thanks!
NH Custom Painting
Electric Railway Painting
Norman Hauser
47 Avalon Court
Doylestown, PA 18901 2795
215 340 9958 (7-9 pm)
I know a painter that paints my subway trains e-mail me at joop4all@msn.com.
I have a painter that can paint your trollies. e-mail me at joop4all@msn.com and you can check out his site at superjetslotcars.com.
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