Erie bootstraps Re: (erielack) Strange Picks for models ?

[Rob Davis <superc_@_monmouth.com>]

For the most, these are companies that operate in a "cool" factor. There are
scores of examples like you mention. The Canadian Pacific D-10 comes to
mind.

The key is to get an Erie guy to do some importing.

Why was there a rash of O&W brass? Al Seebach
Why are we getting great Rutland and B&M brass now? Charlie Lehman and the
Rutland mafia. The same can be said of Railworks PRR items.

OMI is history for me. Their quality sank with the Cheyenne-built models,
but had been sinking for a decade-straight. I see the CN 2-8-0's are by
Boo-Rim, so my hopes are up. Overall, OMI's work just isn't all that. And
they have single-handedly corrupted the pricing on the new brass market.

My point is to look elsewhere or do it yourself. Give a company like
Railworks a shot, or do your own importing.

To blame OMI and a company that doesn't even make HO models isn't going to
get you anything.


Rob Davis


On 12/18/01 2:30 PM, "Richard Young" <ryoungceo_@_yahoo.com> wrote:

> SGL & List
> 
> Sometimes I can't figure out why the model companies
> pick the models they do. Though the flats and rail
> inserters are neat subjects and of limited use and
> appeal on a layout they get cancelled for lack of
> documentation. Where as subjects of high appeal that
> have not been done don't get considered. I've
> suggested doing N1 or N3 Mikes and have plenty of
> documentation to support the project.
> 
> Even though they were done by NKP Models there were
> only 25 pieces of each of 4 versions totaling 100
> pieces and they were of questionable accuracy and
> porportions. Between two of the larger manufacturers
> (being 3rdRail/Sunset and Overland) both have come out
> with a rash of Erie/EL equipment in recent times and
> both show no interest in a project of this nature. 3rd
> Rail/ Sunset  does not want to do HO stuff and
> Overland I have not figured out.
> 
> Rich Young.
> 
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